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Russia Addresses Deceptive Bank Deposit Marketing
The Central Bank of Russia and the Federal Antimonopoly Service are addressing deceptive marketing tactics by Russian banks regarding high deposit interest rates, following over 2,000 consumer complaints in 2023; recommendations, not mandates, were issued to improve transparency.
Russia Addresses Deceptive Bank Deposit Marketing
The Central Bank of Russia and the Federal Antimonopoly Service are addressing deceptive marketing tactics by Russian banks regarding high deposit interest rates, following over 2,000 consumer complaints in 2023; recommendations, not mandates, were issued to improve transparency.
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52% Bias Score
Viagogo Faces Backlash Amidst Accusations of Facilitating Unlawful Ticket Resale Practices
Viagogo, a ticket resale platform, is accused of failing to prevent misleading and potentially unlawful practices, including speculative selling and incorrect ticket information, during a government consultation on new anti-touting laws; this has prompted calls for stricter regulations.
Viagogo Faces Backlash Amidst Accusations of Facilitating Unlawful Ticket Resale Practices
Viagogo, a ticket resale platform, is accused of failing to prevent misleading and potentially unlawful practices, including speculative selling and incorrect ticket information, during a government consultation on new anti-touting laws; this has prompted calls for stricter regulations.
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52% Bias Score
Ghost Stores Deceptively Advertise "Closing Down Sales" in Australia
Several online-only Australian stores, including Maison Canberra and Cooper\&Ellis, deceptively advertise "closing down sales" despite lacking physical stores and recently registering online, misleading consumers with inflated prices and fabricated stories; the ACCC is investigating.
Ghost Stores Deceptively Advertise "Closing Down Sales" in Australia
Several online-only Australian stores, including Maison Canberra and Cooper\&Ellis, deceptively advertise "closing down sales" despite lacking physical stores and recently registering online, misleading consumers with inflated prices and fabricated stories; the ACCC is investigating.
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40% Bias Score
NRW Seeks AI Regulation to Combat Opaque Pricing and Deepfakes
NRW Justice Minister Benjamin Limbach is pushing for regulations to combat opaque AI-driven pricing and deepfakes, citing manipulative pricing practices by online platforms and the potential for deepfakes to spread misinformation, and announcing a state working group to develop regulatory proposals.
NRW Seeks AI Regulation to Combat Opaque Pricing and Deepfakes
NRW Justice Minister Benjamin Limbach is pushing for regulations to combat opaque AI-driven pricing and deepfakes, citing manipulative pricing practices by online platforms and the potential for deepfakes to spread misinformation, and announcing a state working group to develop regulatory proposals.
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40% Bias Score
Schleswig Court Concludes Diesel Lawsuits, Faces New Wave of Mass Litigation
The Schleswig Higher Regional Court (OLG) has largely finished processing over 4,100 lawsuits related to diesel vehicles since 2015, but now faces new mass litigation concerning a 2021 Facebook data breach affecting 533 million users and anticipates future lawsuits regarding solar panel energy stora...
Schleswig Court Concludes Diesel Lawsuits, Faces New Wave of Mass Litigation
The Schleswig Higher Regional Court (OLG) has largely finished processing over 4,100 lawsuits related to diesel vehicles since 2015, but now faces new mass litigation concerning a 2021 Facebook data breach affecting 533 million users and anticipates future lawsuits regarding solar panel energy stora...
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24% Bias Score
EU urged to create new AI liability rules after directive withdrawal
Following the withdrawal of an AI liability directive proposal, civil society and consumer groups urged the EU Commission to create new rules, citing concerns about legal gaps and unequal consumer protection across member states; the Commission plans to officially withdraw the proposal by August.
EU urged to create new AI liability rules after directive withdrawal
Following the withdrawal of an AI liability directive proposal, civil society and consumer groups urged the EU Commission to create new rules, citing concerns about legal gaps and unequal consumer protection across member states; the Commission plans to officially withdraw the proposal by August.
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12% Bias Score
Bunq Compensates €10 Million in Fraud Losses, Implements Security Upgrades
In 2024, bunq, a Dutch online bank, compensated over €10 million to clients defrauded by scammers posing as bank employees, a response to earlier criticism of its handling of the situation and lack of customer service. The bank also implemented new security measures and a 24/7 helpline.
Bunq Compensates €10 Million in Fraud Losses, Implements Security Upgrades
In 2024, bunq, a Dutch online bank, compensated over €10 million to clients defrauded by scammers posing as bank employees, a response to earlier criticism of its handling of the situation and lack of customer service. The bank also implemented new security measures and a 24/7 helpline.
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36% Bias Score
Russia Proposes Ban on Consumer Loan Debt Sales to Third Parties
A proposed Russian law aims to ban the sale of consumer loan debts to third parties, citing high consumer debt levels (55% of citizens, exceeding 26 trillion rubles) and persistent complaints about debt collector harassment, with the law planned to take effect on January 1, 2026.
Russia Proposes Ban on Consumer Loan Debt Sales to Third Parties
A proposed Russian law aims to ban the sale of consumer loan debts to third parties, citing high consumer debt levels (55% of citizens, exceeding 26 trillion rubles) and persistent complaints about debt collector harassment, with the law planned to take effect on January 1, 2026.
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60% Bias Score
Appeals Court Partially Allows Trump Administration to Shrink CFPB
A federal appeals court partially allowed the Trump administration to shrink the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), but prevented its full dismantling, following a lower court injunction against mass firings and work stoppages initiated by the Trump administration. The ruling requires a "p...
Appeals Court Partially Allows Trump Administration to Shrink CFPB
A federal appeals court partially allowed the Trump administration to shrink the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), but prevented its full dismantling, following a lower court injunction against mass firings and work stoppages initiated by the Trump administration. The ruling requires a "p...
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32% Bias Score
UK ETA Scammers Charge Hundreds of Euros
Scammers are charging hundreds of euros for UK Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs), which officially cost \£10 (approx. \€12), as evidenced by a Belgian couple who paid \€437 for two ETAs through a fraudulent website. The Fraudehelpdesk is warning travelers to only use the official UK government...
UK ETA Scammers Charge Hundreds of Euros
Scammers are charging hundreds of euros for UK Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs), which officially cost \£10 (approx. \€12), as evidenced by a Belgian couple who paid \€437 for two ETAs through a fraudulent website. The Fraudehelpdesk is warning travelers to only use the official UK government...
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24% Bias Score
Leeds New-Build Apartment Buyers Lose Deposits Due to Devaluation
In Leeds, UK, first-time buyers lost deposits totaling over £21,000 on new-build apartments after mortgage lenders refused applications due to property devaluation, citing location and excessive buy-to-let investments; the buyers allege high-pressure sales tactics and inadequate legal advice.
Leeds New-Build Apartment Buyers Lose Deposits Due to Devaluation
In Leeds, UK, first-time buyers lost deposits totaling over £21,000 on new-build apartments after mortgage lenders refused applications due to property devaluation, citing location and excessive buy-to-let investments; the buyers allege high-pressure sales tactics and inadequate legal advice.
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52% Bias Score
Old Trafford Parking Scam Costs Driver £170
A Bolton resident received a £170 penalty charge notice after being scammed by fake parking stewards near Old Trafford, a scam Ocean Parking has known about for years despite issuing PCNs and profiting from the situation.
Old Trafford Parking Scam Costs Driver £170
A Bolton resident received a £170 penalty charge notice after being scammed by fake parking stewards near Old Trafford, a scam Ocean Parking has known about for years despite issuing PCNs and profiting from the situation.
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40% Bias Score
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