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Tariff Confusion Fuels Surge in Consumer Scams
Experts warn that new tariff policies are creating a surge in scams, with cybercriminals using the confusion surrounding tariffs to trick consumers into making fraudulent payments; the average effective tariff rate is at its highest since 1934.
Tariff Confusion Fuels Surge in Consumer Scams
Experts warn that new tariff policies are creating a surge in scams, with cybercriminals using the confusion surrounding tariffs to trick consumers into making fraudulent payments; the average effective tariff rate is at its highest since 1934.
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Court Sides with Government, Orders Airbnb to Remove 65,935 Illegal Ads
A Spanish court upheld a ruling ordering Airbnb to remove 65,935 illegal advertisements for tourist rentals, highlighting issues of transparency and consumer protection in Spain's tourism sector and setting a precedent for online platform regulation.
Spanish Court Sides with Government, Orders Airbnb to Remove 65,935 Illegal Ads
A Spanish court upheld a ruling ordering Airbnb to remove 65,935 illegal advertisements for tourist rentals, highlighting issues of transparency and consumer protection in Spain's tourism sector and setting a precedent for online platform regulation.
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40% Bias Score
UK introduces new rules to regulate buy now, pay later services
The UK government announced new rules for buy now, pay later services, requiring affordability checks and faster refunds to protect consumers from excessive debt, following a surge in BNPL use (11 million users last year) and concerns about unaffordable borrowing.
UK introduces new rules to regulate buy now, pay later services
The UK government announced new rules for buy now, pay later services, requiring affordability checks and faster refunds to protect consumers from excessive debt, following a surge in BNPL use (11 million users last year) and concerns about unaffordable borrowing.
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60% Bias Score
Spain Orders Removal of 65,935 Airbnb Listings
The Spanish Ministry of Social Rights ordered Airbnb to remove 65,935 tourist rental listings for violating regulations on license numbers, identification codes, and rental type specifications; a court upheld the removal of 5,800 listings, and Airbnb plans to appeal.
Spain Orders Removal of 65,935 Airbnb Listings
The Spanish Ministry of Social Rights ordered Airbnb to remove 65,935 tourist rental listings for violating regulations on license numbers, identification codes, and rental type specifications; a court upheld the removal of 5,800 listings, and Airbnb plans to appeal.
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40% Bias Score
EU Considers Weakening Air Passenger Rights
The EU is debating changes to air passenger rights that would likely reduce compensation for flight disruptions, raising the threshold for delays to five or nine hours and expanding exemptions for airlines; consumer groups warn this could affect 85% of passengers.
EU Considers Weakening Air Passenger Rights
The EU is debating changes to air passenger rights that would likely reduce compensation for flight disruptions, raising the threshold for delays to five or nine hours and expanding exemptions for airlines; consumer groups warn this could affect 85% of passengers.
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52% Bias Score
Victoria to force cheaper energy deals for consumers
The Essential Services Commission in Victoria proposes new rules to force electricity and gas companies to offer better deals to customers on expensive plans, saving an estimated \$16.8 million for 135,000 customers and potentially millions more from eliminating the "loyalty tax" on older contracts.
Victoria to force cheaper energy deals for consumers
The Essential Services Commission in Victoria proposes new rules to force electricity and gas companies to offer better deals to customers on expensive plans, saving an estimated \$16.8 million for 135,000 customers and potentially millions more from eliminating the "loyalty tax" on older contracts.
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40% Bias Score
Rapid German Fuel Price Fluctuations Under Scrutiny
A German price comparison website, benzinpreis.de, accuses over 11,000 gas stations of rapidly changing fuel prices, often within minutes, hindering consumer price comparisons and potentially misleading customers; the Federal Cartel Office is investigating.
Rapid German Fuel Price Fluctuations Under Scrutiny
A German price comparison website, benzinpreis.de, accuses over 11,000 gas stations of rapidly changing fuel prices, often within minutes, hindering consumer price comparisons and potentially misleading customers; the Federal Cartel Office is investigating.
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48% Bias Score
French Energy Mediator Issues Red Cards to Multiple Suppliers for Customer Service Failures
The French energy mediator's 2024 report reveals a slight increase in disputes, with Wekiwi receiving a €130,000 fine for repeated violations, Primagaz facing issues due to a system update, and JPME failing to pay clients; however, GRDF showed full compliance with recommendations.
French Energy Mediator Issues Red Cards to Multiple Suppliers for Customer Service Failures
The French energy mediator's 2024 report reveals a slight increase in disputes, with Wekiwi receiving a €130,000 fine for repeated violations, Primagaz facing issues due to a system update, and JPME failing to pay clients; however, GRDF showed full compliance with recommendations.
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40% Bias Score
German Online Retail Booms, Facing Challenges from Asian Competitors
German online retail sales are surging, exceeding expectations with a projected €92.4 billion revenue in 2025, fueled by growth in previously under-represented online categories and the rise of international players like Temu and Shein, despite challenges in product safety and customs regulations.
German Online Retail Booms, Facing Challenges from Asian Competitors
German online retail sales are surging, exceeding expectations with a projected €92.4 billion revenue in 2025, fueled by growth in previously under-represented online categories and the rise of international players like Temu and Shein, despite challenges in product safety and customs regulations.
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36% Bias Score
Online Advertising Fraud Exploits Millions
Online advertising is increasingly used to perpetrate scams, redirecting users to fraudulent websites offering fake investments, counterfeit goods, or non-existent products; the EU's Digital Fairness Act aims to address this.
Online Advertising Fraud Exploits Millions
Online advertising is increasingly used to perpetrate scams, redirecting users to fraudulent websites offering fake investments, counterfeit goods, or non-existent products; the EU's Digital Fairness Act aims to address this.
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48% Bias Score
Sydney Land Buyers Awarded $100,000 Each in Class Action Settlement
154 buyers of land at Sydney's Clydesdale Estate will receive $100,000 each in compensation after a class action lawsuit against Astro Fort and the Cyan Stone group of companies, who resold the land for significantly more than the original purchase price after significant delays.
Sydney Land Buyers Awarded $100,000 Each in Class Action Settlement
154 buyers of land at Sydney's Clydesdale Estate will receive $100,000 each in compensation after a class action lawsuit against Astro Fort and the Cyan Stone group of companies, who resold the land for significantly more than the original purchase price after significant delays.
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48% Bias Score
Companies Ignore ASA Greenwashing Censures
Following a 2021 crackdown on greenwashing, an investigation reveals that Virgin Atlantic, Renault, Aqua Pura, and others continue to use misleading environmental claims in their advertising despite ASA censures, highlighting the limited effectiveness of current sanctions.
Companies Ignore ASA Greenwashing Censures
Following a 2021 crackdown on greenwashing, an investigation reveals that Virgin Atlantic, Renault, Aqua Pura, and others continue to use misleading environmental claims in their advertising despite ASA censures, highlighting the limited effectiveness of current sanctions.
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36% Bias Score
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