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eHarmony Faces Lawsuit Over Misleading Subscription Practices
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is suing eHarmony for misleading consumers about subscription costs and automatic renewals, with consumers reporting hundreds of dollars in unexpected charges and debt collection actions; eHarmony argues that renewal information was clearly p...
eHarmony Faces Lawsuit Over Misleading Subscription Practices
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is suing eHarmony for misleading consumers about subscription costs and automatic renewals, with consumers reporting hundreds of dollars in unexpected charges and debt collection actions; eHarmony argues that renewal information was clearly p...
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44% Bias Score
Greece to Establish New Consumer Protection Agency
The Greek government will create a new independent consumer protection agency by mid-2026, merging existing bodies to improve market control and combat high prices, mirroring Sweden's model.
Greece to Establish New Consumer Protection Agency
The Greek government will create a new independent consumer protection agency by mid-2026, merging existing bodies to improve market control and combat high prices, mirroring Sweden's model.
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36% Bias Score
Germany Mandates RV Gas Checks
Starting June 19th, German law mandates regular gas checks for RVs with LPG systems to reduce accidents from heating, cooling, or cooking, impacting approximately 1.2 million registered RVs nationwide.
Germany Mandates RV Gas Checks
Starting June 19th, German law mandates regular gas checks for RVs with LPG systems to reduce accidents from heating, cooling, or cooking, impacting approximately 1.2 million registered RVs nationwide.
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20% Bias Score
UK Energy Companies to Pay £18.6 Million for Improper Prepayment Meter Installations
Eight UK energy companies will pay over £18.6 million in compensation to more than 40,000 customers for improperly installing prepayment meters in their homes, following an Ofgem investigation that found widespread violations of regulations, particularly impacting vulnerable households.
UK Energy Companies to Pay £18.6 Million for Improper Prepayment Meter Installations
Eight UK energy companies will pay over £18.6 million in compensation to more than 40,000 customers for improperly installing prepayment meters in their homes, following an Ofgem investigation that found widespread violations of regulations, particularly impacting vulnerable households.
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44% Bias Score
£70 Million UK Energy Compensation Ordered for Forcibly Installed Meters
Eight UK energy firms will pay over £70 million in compensation to approximately 40,000 customers after Ofgem found they had prepayment meters forcibly installed, often without consent, highlighting failures in supporting struggling customers during the cost of living crisis.
£70 Million UK Energy Compensation Ordered for Forcibly Installed Meters
Eight UK energy firms will pay over £70 million in compensation to approximately 40,000 customers after Ofgem found they had prepayment meters forcibly installed, often without consent, highlighting failures in supporting struggling customers during the cost of living crisis.
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56% Bias Score
Illegal Real Estate Commissions Exploiting Berlin and Hamburg Renters
In Berlin and Hamburg, real estate agents and even a tenant association illegally charge prospective tenants commissions, exploiting a desperate housing market; one agent charged almost €2500 for a €1400/month apartment, while a Hamburg WhatsApp group charged €1000 per referral from a portfolio of 4...
Illegal Real Estate Commissions Exploiting Berlin and Hamburg Renters
In Berlin and Hamburg, real estate agents and even a tenant association illegally charge prospective tenants commissions, exploiting a desperate housing market; one agent charged almost €2500 for a €1400/month apartment, while a Hamburg WhatsApp group charged €1000 per referral from a portfolio of 4...
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32% Bias Score
Boies Sues Five Companies for Allegedly Pocketing Class Action Settlement Interest
Attorney David Boies filed three lawsuits this week alleging that five companies handling class action settlement payouts conspired to secretly pocket millions in bank interest, resulting in lower payouts to consumers; the lawsuits name claims administrators Angeion, Epiq, and JND Legal Administrati...
Boies Sues Five Companies for Allegedly Pocketing Class Action Settlement Interest
Attorney David Boies filed three lawsuits this week alleging that five companies handling class action settlement payouts conspired to secretly pocket millions in bank interest, resulting in lower payouts to consumers; the lawsuits name claims administrators Angeion, Epiq, and JND Legal Administrati...
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40% Bias Score
Germany Implements Key Regulations in June 2024
Germany introduces several new regulations in June 2024: mandatory gas checks for RVs (June 19th), 24-hour electricity switching (June 6th), accessible online platforms (June 28th), and new EU smartphone rules (June 20th), impacting consumers and businesses.
Germany Implements Key Regulations in June 2024
Germany introduces several new regulations in June 2024: mandatory gas checks for RVs (June 19th), 24-hour electricity switching (June 6th), accessible online platforms (June 28th), and new EU smartphone rules (June 20th), impacting consumers and businesses.
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36% Bias Score
Greece Establishes New Market Control Authority to Strengthen Consumer Protection
Greece announced the creation of a new Market Control and Supervision Authority, merging existing bodies to enhance consumer protection, combat unfair practices, and leverage digital tools for market oversight, with expected implementation starting in September 2025.
Greece Establishes New Market Control Authority to Strengthen Consumer Protection
Greece announced the creation of a new Market Control and Supervision Authority, merging existing bodies to enhance consumer protection, combat unfair practices, and leverage digital tools for market oversight, with expected implementation starting in September 2025.
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48% Bias Score
£70 Million in Payouts Ordered for Forced Energy Meter Fittings
Ofgem is ordering £70 million in payouts to tens of thousands of UK energy customers after an investigation into the forced fitting of prepayment meters by eight energy suppliers between January 2022 and January 2023, with individual payouts reaching £1,000.
£70 Million in Payouts Ordered for Forced Energy Meter Fittings
Ofgem is ordering £70 million in payouts to tens of thousands of UK energy customers after an investigation into the forced fitting of prepayment meters by eight energy suppliers between January 2022 and January 2023, with individual payouts reaching £1,000.
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40% Bias Score
Surge in German Quishing Scams
In 2024, Germany saw a sharp rise in "Quishing" scams, where fraudulent QR codes placed on various objects like charging stations, advertisements, and even fake parking tickets trick people into revealing personal data or paying fake bills, causing financial losses.
Surge in German Quishing Scams
In 2024, Germany saw a sharp rise in "Quishing" scams, where fraudulent QR codes placed on various objects like charging stations, advertisements, and even fake parking tickets trick people into revealing personal data or paying fake bills, causing financial losses.
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24% Bias Score
£1 Billion at Risk in UK Car Loan Data Deletion Scandal
UK consumers risk losing £1 billion in compensation due to deleted data on inflated car loans, following an FCA investigation into unlawful commission arrangements; a Supreme Court ruling is awaited, potentially triggering a massive redress scheme.
£1 Billion at Risk in UK Car Loan Data Deletion Scandal
UK consumers risk losing £1 billion in compensation due to deleted data on inflated car loans, following an FCA investigation into unlawful commission arrangements; a Supreme Court ruling is awaited, potentially triggering a massive redress scheme.
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48% Bias Score
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