Tag #Consumer Protection

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German Gas Station Association Accuses Oil Companies of Price Manipulation

The German gas station association (TIV) accuses oil companies of manipulating fuel and shop prices, harming consumers and tenants, leading to a lawsuit against Shell and calls for government intervention. Data shows thousands of gas stations with rapidly changing prices, with shop products marked u...

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Fraudulent Coaches Exploit Life Crises for Financial Gain

Self-proclaimed coaches and mentors using social media lure clients with promises of quick success and attractive certificates, often resulting in financial loss and disappointment, as explained by psychologist Bianca Liebrand.

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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...

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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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welt.de
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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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bbc.com
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£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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Mondelez Sues Aldi Over Alleged Copycat Snack Packaging

Mondelez International sued Aldi on May 27th in Illinois federal court, alleging that Aldi's store-brand snack packaging infringes on Mondelez's trademarks and is likely to confuse consumers; the lawsuit seeks monetary damages and an injunction against the sale of the infringing products.

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German Gas Station Association Accuses Oil Companies of Price Manipulation

The German gas station association (TIV) accuses major oil companies of manipulating fuel prices, resulting in daily fluctuations and inflated shop prices, disadvantaging both consumers and lessees; they've filed a lawsuit against Shell.

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forbes.com
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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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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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kathimerini.gr
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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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£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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