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France Bans Unsolicited Sales Calls to Combat Public Aid Fraud
The French National Assembly passed a law on January 27, 2025, banning unsolicited telephone sales calls without prior consent, aiming to curb fraud in public aid programs like energy renovation subsidies, addressing the inefficacy of the Bloctel opt-out list.
France Bans Unsolicited Sales Calls to Combat Public Aid Fraud
The French National Assembly passed a law on January 27, 2025, banning unsolicited telephone sales calls without prior consent, aiming to curb fraud in public aid programs like energy renovation subsidies, addressing the inefficacy of the Bloctel opt-out list.
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36% Bias Score
France Considers Ban on Unsolicited Telemarketing
The French National Assembly is considering a bill to ban unsolicited commercial phone calls, shifting to an 'opt-in' consent model, aiming to combat fraud related to public aid programs while raising concerns about job losses in the direct sales sector.
France Considers Ban on Unsolicited Telemarketing
The French National Assembly is considering a bill to ban unsolicited commercial phone calls, shifting to an 'opt-in' consent model, aiming to combat fraud related to public aid programs while raising concerns about job losses in the direct sales sector.
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44% Bias Score
Social Media Investment Advice Leads to \$20,000 Loss for UK Investor
Amy Ryan, a 43-year-old from Wales, lost approximately \$20,000 after following investment advice from finance influencer Kevin Paffrath, highlighting the risks of relying on social media for financial guidance; the FTC reported nearly \$350 million in related fraud in the first half of 2023, emphas...
Social Media Investment Advice Leads to \$20,000 Loss for UK Investor
Amy Ryan, a 43-year-old from Wales, lost approximately \$20,000 after following investment advice from finance influencer Kevin Paffrath, highlighting the risks of relying on social media for financial guidance; the FTC reported nearly \$350 million in related fraud in the first half of 2023, emphas...
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40% Bias Score
Price Gouging Charges Filed Amid Southern California Wildfires
California Attorney General Rob Bonta charged a real estate agent with price gouging after a 38% rent increase for fire victims, exceeding the legal limit; over 500 warning letters were issued for similar violations during the ongoing Southern California wildfires, resulting in at least 28 deaths an...
Price Gouging Charges Filed Amid Southern California Wildfires
California Attorney General Rob Bonta charged a real estate agent with price gouging after a 38% rent increase for fire victims, exceeding the legal limit; over 500 warning letters were issued for similar violations during the ongoing Southern California wildfires, resulting in at least 28 deaths an...
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40% Bias Score
CFPB Director Chopra Remains in Post Despite Trump Administration's House Cleaning
Rohit Chopra, CFPB director appointed by the Biden administration, remains in office despite the change in presidential administration, continuing his consumer-focused policies, which include tackling junk fees and overdraft penalties, and removing medical debt from credit reports, even after packin...
CFPB Director Chopra Remains in Post Despite Trump Administration's House Cleaning
Rohit Chopra, CFPB director appointed by the Biden administration, remains in office despite the change in presidential administration, continuing his consumer-focused policies, which include tackling junk fees and overdraft penalties, and removing medical debt from credit reports, even after packin...
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44% Bias Score
Woolworths Doubles Brut Deodorant Price Despite Smaller Size
Woolworths is selling a smaller 50g Brut deodorant stick for \$10, double the unit price of the previous 75g \$7 version, highlighting 'shrinkflation' and sparking consumer concerns amidst a cost-of-living crisis and existing accusations of deceptive pricing practices.
Woolworths Doubles Brut Deodorant Price Despite Smaller Size
Woolworths is selling a smaller 50g Brut deodorant stick for \$10, double the unit price of the previous 75g \$7 version, highlighting 'shrinkflation' and sparking consumer concerns amidst a cost-of-living crisis and existing accusations of deceptive pricing practices.
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64% Bias Score
Italy Targets Fake Online Reviews with New Bill
Italy's government approved a bill to combat fake online reviews, mandating user identification, proof of purchase, and a 15-day review window for restaurants and hotels, aiming to protect businesses and consumers from misleading information and unfair competition.
Italy Targets Fake Online Reviews with New Bill
Italy's government approved a bill to combat fake online reviews, mandating user identification, proof of purchase, and a 15-day review window for restaurants and hotels, aiming to protect businesses and consumers from misleading information and unfair competition.
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32% Bias Score
Harbin Cracks Down on Mislabeled "Russian" Goods
Harbin, China, launched a campaign in response to public concern about domestic goods being falsely marketed as Russian products; inspections have found 85 violations, including mislabeling and insufficient documentation.
Harbin Cracks Down on Mislabeled "Russian" Goods
Harbin, China, launched a campaign in response to public concern about domestic goods being falsely marketed as Russian products; inspections have found 85 violations, including mislabeling and insufficient documentation.
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32% Bias Score
FWU Liquidation: 110,000 Italian Clients Affected
FWU, a German insurance company with over 110,000 Italian clients, has failed its restructuring plan, prompting Luxembourg's supervisory authority to seek its liquidation; client funds, though held by a third-party bank, are currently inaccessible.
FWU Liquidation: 110,000 Italian Clients Affected
FWU, a German insurance company with over 110,000 Italian clients, has failed its restructuring plan, prompting Luxembourg's supervisory authority to seek its liquidation; client funds, though held by a third-party bank, are currently inaccessible.
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44% Bias Score
Meta Modifies European Ad Policy Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Meta altered its European pay-or-consent policy for targeted ads on Facebook and Instagram, offering a less personalized ad option or a paid ad-free subscription after facing regulatory challenges from the European Commission and consumer protection authorities; however, the European Consumer Organi...
Meta Modifies European Ad Policy Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Meta altered its European pay-or-consent policy for targeted ads on Facebook and Instagram, offering a less personalized ad option or a paid ad-free subscription after facing regulatory challenges from the European Commission and consumer protection authorities; however, the European Consumer Organi...
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Government Urges Halt to "Buy Now, Pay Later" Expansion
The Dutch government urged, but cannot ban, "buy now, pay later" services in stores before 2026 due to upcoming EU regulation, expressing concern for vulnerable consumers who may accumulate debt; Klarna, a major provider, is considering a credit opt-out feature.
Dutch Government Urges Halt to "Buy Now, Pay Later" Expansion
The Dutch government urged, but cannot ban, "buy now, pay later" services in stores before 2026 due to upcoming EU regulation, expressing concern for vulnerable consumers who may accumulate debt; Klarna, a major provider, is considering a credit opt-out feature.
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52% Bias Score
UK Government's Benefits Fraud Plan Sparks Consumer Protection Concerns
The UK government's plan to recover benefits overpayments directly from bank accounts, aiming to save £500 million annually, conflicts with banks' consumer protection obligations, potentially leading to legal challenges and penalties.
UK Government's Benefits Fraud Plan Sparks Consumer Protection Concerns
The UK government's plan to recover benefits overpayments directly from bank accounts, aiming to save £500 million annually, conflicts with banks' consumer protection obligations, potentially leading to legal challenges and penalties.
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44% Bias Score
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