Tag #Consumer Protection

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lemonde.fr
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Free fined €2.2 million for delayed customer refunds

French mobile network operator Free was fined €2.2 million by the DGCCRF for failing to promptly refund customers who canceled mobile phone orders between August 17, 2020 and January 4, 2022, violating Article L216-7 of the French consumer code.

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24% Bias Score

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gr.euronews.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Black Friday Scam Surge Fueled by Cheap Fraud Tools and AI

Black Friday scams have skyrocketed due to readily available and affordable fraud tools on the dark web, enhanced by AI, and fueled by increased consumer vulnerability and the rise of sustainability-focused shopping, with platforms like Temu and Shein facing scrutiny for deceptive practices.

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40% Bias Score

bbc.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Leaseholders' Woes: Assethold Overcharges

A BBC investigation reveals how a freehold company, Assethold, and its managing agent, Eagerstates, allegedly overcharged leaseholders in England and Wales, causing financial and emotional distress.

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48% Bias Score

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bbc.com
🌐 60% Global Worthiness
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Leasehold Crisis in England and Wales

This article investigates the issues surrounding leasehold properties in England and Wales, focusing on rapidly increasing service charges and the potential exploitation of leaseholders.

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40% Bias Score

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welt.de
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Warning: Unsafe Toys Pose Risks to Children

This article warns parents about the potential dangers of unsafe toys, particularly those purchased from Asian online retailers, emphasizing the importance of checking for safety certifications and scrutinizing products for potential hazards.

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40% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
dailymail.co.uk
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Fintech Bankruptcy Freezes Millions in Savings

The bankruptcy of Synapse, a financial technology company, has frozen millions of dollars in savings accounts for Yotta customers, resulting in a lawsuit and highlighting risks in the fintech industry.

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24% Bias Score

No Poverty
kathimerini.gr
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Online Investment Scams Exploit Celebrity Endorsements

Online investment scams use fake celebrity endorsements on social media and websites to trick people into investing in fraudulent schemes promising quick profits, causing financial losses.

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56% Bias Score

fr.euronews.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Explosion des escroqueries liées au Black Friday

L'augmentation des escroqueries liées au Black Friday est due à la facilité d'accès à des outils de fraude bon marché sur le dark web, à l'essor de l'IA permettant de mieux imiter les sites officiels, et à la tendance des consommateurs à rechercher des offres alléchantes.

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40% Bias Score

bbc.com
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Spain Fines Budget Airlines €179m

Spain has fined five budget airlines, including Ryanair and EasyJet, a total of €179 million for "abusive practices," prompting appeals from the companies.

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40% Bias Score

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dailymail.co.uk
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Hotel Chains Accused of Misleading 'Bait Pricing'

Major hotel chains in the UK are accused of using deceptive advertising tactics to promote cheap rooms that are rarely available, leading to consumer frustration and calls for increased regulatory oversight.

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44% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
news.sky.com
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UK Water Companies Blocked from Using Customer Funds for Bonuses

Ofwat, the UK water industry regulator, blocked nine water companies from using customer money to fund executive bonuses, citing insufficient links to performance.

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40% Bias Score

Clean Water and Sanitation
independent.co.uk
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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UK to Crack Down on Subscription Traps

The UK government is introducing regulations to combat 'subscription traps' that make it difficult for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality

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