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Angry about fraud or an unsafe product? Here’s how to file a federal complaint

It’s always worth lodging a complaint, despite government budget cuts, layoffs and the rollback of regulatory oversightIt might feel right now like there’s no one looking out for U...

Angry about fraud or an unsafe product? Here’s how to file a federal complaint

It’s always worth lodging a complaint, despite government budget cuts, layoffs and the rollback of regulatory oversightIt might feel right now like there’s no one looking out for U...

Faulty goods, second-hand cars and home improvements among top consumer concerns in new CCPC helpline report

22,724 consumers contacted the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) helpline in the first half of 2026, according to the new CCPC helpline report. Published today,...

Counterfeits endanger unprotected consumers

A STAGGERING 73 percent surge in consumer complaints in a single quarter is not a statistical anomaly, it is a full-blown national... To access this content, please purc...

Consumer complaints jump 73pc

KUDZANAI GEREDE CONSUMER complaints rose by 73 percent to 3 503 in the second quar­ter of 2026 from 2 022 in the... To access this content, please purchase a subscriptio...

Fair consumer protections

Give credit to the Mamdani administration for two new consumer protection rules, one just finalized and one in progress, that will make the lives of New Yorkers easier.One is calle...

What options do I have if I think I haven't had a fair deal?

What happens when you have a consumer issue or a dispute over money you can't resolve? You can take it to the Disputes Tribunal.

Your consumer rights explained after Bristol Airport major incident

There are several rights that can apply to customers

Why do hard-sell beauty tactics persist in Hong Kong – and when can consumers fight back?

From arrests linked to the Hong Kong operations of beauty chain Opatra London to a surge in online complaints against other skincare brands, high-pressure sales tactics remain wide...

Consumer Protection Is Built Around Unequal Power

The Rules We Rely On Before We Even Notice Them Most people do not wake... The post Consumer Protection Is Built Around Unequal Power appeared first on Social Media Explorer.

Deal or no deal? How to know if the retail price is right

As the government prepares to crack down on ‘phoney bargains’ we ask experts about what exactly constitutes a genuine price reductionWhen is a sale not a sale? Online and on the hi...

FTC Puts Personalized Pricing on Notice- What Retailers Should Know About the Agency’s Proposed Enforcement Policy

For years, retailers have used data to understand what consumers want, when they want it, and how much they may be willing to pay. As artificial intelligence and increasingly sophi...

Consumer Protection Should Not Be Partisan: The Safeguards Built Into Consumer Legal Funding

Insurance Again Dominates Number of Complaints to Oregon Consumer Advocates

Insurance continued to be the biggest generator of complaints to the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, according to the division, which reported it recovered $3.88 million t...

More Hong Kong consumers allege coercive beauty sales in wake of Opatra crackdown

More consumers in Hong Kong have come forward to allege aggressive sales tactics across the beauty sector, including credit card abuse, unwanted physical contact and pressure to bu...

CASE assists Nereos customers seeking refunds after 47 complaints over unfulfilled orders

The complaints involved products including water dispensers, water purifiers and laundry drying racks.

Here Are Some of the Biggest Consumer Complaints About Foot Health

These consumer insights show the issues shoppers are dealing with when buying shoes.

Regulators warn retailers that personalized pricing could be illegal

Federal regulators are proposing new standards to keep retailers from changing their prices based on individual buyers' data.

Over 4,000 complaints made to European Consumer Centre

The European Consumer Centre Ireland handled 4,182 complaints last year, and recovered €421,000 for Irish and other consumers from businesses across European Union.

Algorithmic Pricing Under Fire: State Restrictions on Personalized and Surveillance Pricing

Martyn James: How retailers try to trick you out of your legal rights

Stand up for your rights when unscrupulous operators ​gaslight you or fob you off, says Martyn James

Precedent-setting ruling in ‘legal chicken’ with car dealer

Whether you buy a toaster or a car, Julie Blommaert says the Consumer Guarantees Act has been pretty much toothless – until she took her problems with her faulty EV to court

FTC Issues Proposed Enforcement Policy for Personalized Pricing

FTC Says Some “Made in the USA” Claims May Mislead Shoppers

When you see a product labeled “Made in the USA,” it’s natural to feel confident that your purchase supports domestic workers and American manufacturing. However,...