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Skimpflation": Food Manufacturers Reduce Quality, Maintain Prices
The Hamburg Consumer Protection Center reveals that numerous food manufacturers are using "Skimpflation", reducing the quality of products while maintaining prices, exemplified by Netto's reduced hazelnut content in its nougat cream and Knorr's reduced butter content in its lemon butter sauce; this ...
Skimpflation": Food Manufacturers Reduce Quality, Maintain Prices
The Hamburg Consumer Protection Center reveals that numerous food manufacturers are using "Skimpflation", reducing the quality of products while maintaining prices, exemplified by Netto's reduced hazelnut content in its nougat cream and Knorr's reduced butter content in its lemon butter sauce; this ...
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60% Bias Score
Fraudulent Handymen Target Elderly in Hesse, Germany
Elderly residents in Hesse, Germany, are being targeted by fraudulent handymen, primarily roofers, who offer cheap services but demand significantly higher payments and often leave work unfinished, resulting in financial losses and emotional distress; police are investigating numerous cases.
Fraudulent Handymen Target Elderly in Hesse, Germany
Elderly residents in Hesse, Germany, are being targeted by fraudulent handymen, primarily roofers, who offer cheap services but demand significantly higher payments and often leave work unfinished, resulting in financial losses and emotional distress; police are investigating numerous cases.
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56% Bias Score
Merseyside Police Investigates £6,000 Oasis Ticket Scam Amidst Rising UK Fraud
An Oldham woman and 18 others lost approximately £6,000 to a Merseyside man selling fake Oasis concert tickets; after initial inaction, Merseyside Police is investigating following a BBC report that found almost 10,000 similar reports resulting in £10.6 million in losses, partly due to police resour...
Merseyside Police Investigates £6,000 Oasis Ticket Scam Amidst Rising UK Fraud
An Oldham woman and 18 others lost approximately £6,000 to a Merseyside man selling fake Oasis concert tickets; after initial inaction, Merseyside Police is investigating following a BBC report that found almost 10,000 similar reports resulting in £10.6 million in losses, partly due to police resour...
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48% Bias Score
BBVA-Sabadell Merger Approved Despite Insufficient Competition Safeguards
The CNMC approved BBVA's takeover of Sabadell despite concerns about reduced competition, implementing insufficient remedies that primarily benefit a small percentage of SMEs; the merger increases market concentration to three major banks controlling approximately 72% of the credit market.
BBVA-Sabadell Merger Approved Despite Insufficient Competition Safeguards
The CNMC approved BBVA's takeover of Sabadell despite concerns about reduced competition, implementing insufficient remedies that primarily benefit a small percentage of SMEs; the merger increases market concentration to three major banks controlling approximately 72% of the credit market.
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60% Bias Score
Debt Collectors Illegally 'Re-age' Old Debts, Harming Consumers
Debt collectors illegally "re-age" old debts by manipulating the date of first delinquency to appear newer than they are on credit reports, violating federal law and harming consumers' credit scores.
Debt Collectors Illegally 'Re-age' Old Debts, Harming Consumers
Debt collectors illegally "re-age" old debts by manipulating the date of first delinquency to appear newer than they are on credit reports, violating federal law and harming consumers' credit scores.
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44% Bias Score
Canada Sues DoorDash for Deceptive Pricing Practices
Canada's Competition Bureau is suing DoorDash for deceptive pricing, alleging the company hides mandatory fees, making advertised prices unattainable; the bureau seeks penalties and restitution for affected consumers, citing a decade of alleged deceptive pricing practices resulting in almost $1 bill...
Canada Sues DoorDash for Deceptive Pricing Practices
Canada's Competition Bureau is suing DoorDash for deceptive pricing, alleging the company hides mandatory fees, making advertised prices unattainable; the bureau seeks penalties and restitution for affected consumers, citing a decade of alleged deceptive pricing practices resulting in almost $1 bill...
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40% Bias Score
Surge in Online Travel Scams: Consumers Urged to Take Precautions
Online travel scams, including fake flight and accommodation offers, are rapidly increasing, causing significant financial losses for consumers. This surge is driven by the growth of online bookings, prompting tech companies and legal firms to implement protective measures.
Surge in Online Travel Scams: Consumers Urged to Take Precautions
Online travel scams, including fake flight and accommodation offers, are rapidly increasing, causing significant financial losses for consumers. This surge is driven by the growth of online bookings, prompting tech companies and legal firms to implement protective measures.
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12% Bias Score
Elderly Homeowners Scammed by Fraudulent Handymen in Hessen
Fraudulent handymen, mainly posing as roofers, are scamming elderly homeowners in Hessen, Germany, with one couple losing nearly €100,000 on unfinished roof repairs; police warn of similar cases across the state and advise caution against upfront cash payments for unsolicited services.
Elderly Homeowners Scammed by Fraudulent Handymen in Hessen
Fraudulent handymen, mainly posing as roofers, are scamming elderly homeowners in Hessen, Germany, with one couple losing nearly €100,000 on unfinished roof repairs; police warn of similar cases across the state and advise caution against upfront cash payments for unsolicited services.
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60% Bias Score
Soaring Complaints Expose Flaws in England's Shared Ownership Housing Scheme
Shared ownership schemes in England are facing a surge in complaints, with a nearly 400% increase in the past five years, due to issues with repairs, costs, and selling properties, leaving many feeling trapped and financially disadvantaged.
Soaring Complaints Expose Flaws in England's Shared Ownership Housing Scheme
Shared ownership schemes in England are facing a surge in complaints, with a nearly 400% increase in the past five years, due to issues with repairs, costs, and selling properties, leaving many feeling trapped and financially disadvantaged.
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52% Bias Score
Turkey Enacts New Direct Sales Regulation, Strengthening Consumer Protections
Turkey's Ministry of Trade introduced a new direct sales regulation granting consumers a 30-day cancellation right without penalties, setting commission limits at 40 percent of net sales, and requiring sales licenses for companies. This aims to ensure fairness and transparency in the sector.
Turkey Enacts New Direct Sales Regulation, Strengthening Consumer Protections
Turkey's Ministry of Trade introduced a new direct sales regulation granting consumers a 30-day cancellation right without penalties, setting commission limits at 40 percent of net sales, and requiring sales licenses for companies. This aims to ensure fairness and transparency in the sector.
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36% Bias Score
CFPB Enforcement Director Resigns, Citing Trump Administration's Weakening of Agency
Cara Petersen, the CFPB's acting enforcement director, resigned on Tuesday, criticizing the Trump administration's efforts to weaken the agency's consumer protection enforcement; this follows the dismissal of cases against multiple companies and attempts to lay off a significant portion of the agenc...
CFPB Enforcement Director Resigns, Citing Trump Administration's Weakening of Agency
Cara Petersen, the CFPB's acting enforcement director, resigned on Tuesday, criticizing the Trump administration's efforts to weaken the agency's consumer protection enforcement; this follows the dismissal of cases against multiple companies and attempts to lay off a significant portion of the agenc...
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52% Bias Score
Greece to Create New Consumer Protection Agency, Following Swedish Model
Greece is establishing a new independent consumer protection agency, modeled after Sweden's Konsumentverket, combining existing units and aiming for a collaborative, less legally complex approach to consumer protection, expected to launch in the first half of 2026.
Greece to Create New Consumer Protection Agency, Following Swedish Model
Greece is establishing a new independent consumer protection agency, modeled after Sweden's Konsumentverket, combining existing units and aiming for a collaborative, less legally complex approach to consumer protection, expected to launch in the first half of 2026.
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44% Bias Score
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