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Which? is calling on the government and businesses to make the new costs of buying from EU-based retailers clear and increase the public’s awareness of these changes so consumers are not left with unexpected fees or scammed into paying unnecessary charges. For many consumers, import charges and confusing returns policies have made shopping with EU […]

Which? has exposed scores of online retailers that have return policies in breach of consumer law offering Buy Now, Pay Later and other forms of payment, putting shoppers at risk of losing their money if they want to send back unwanted or faulty goods. The consumer champion found more than 170 online retailers, listed on […]

Adam French, Which? Consumer Rights Expert, said: “While it’s right the FCA is proposing price caps on excessive claims management firm charges, the regulator should require financial firms to pay the costs of CMCs where the firm is at fault and the consumer is owed compensation. “This approach would still enable CMCs to operate on […]

Parcels lobbed over fences, forged signatures and packages chewed almost beyond recognition by foxes were just some of the Christmas delivery disasters endured by online shoppers – as new Which? research reveals two in three had at least one issue with their deliveries last year. The consumer champion surveyed more than 2,000 people about their […]

Wedding venues are potentially breaking the law by exploiting unfair terms and conditions to avoid refunding couples for cancellations due to coronavirus, a new Which? investigation reveals. Many frustrated couples have contacted Which? as they are struggling to get refunds, often worth tens of thousands of pounds, from venues for weddings cancelled or postponed due […]

Adam French, Which? Consumer Rights Expert, said: “Scammers have hit a new low with this latest appalling tactic to exploit consumers during the coronavirus crisis, which has created the perfect breeding ground for fraudsters to operate. “We’d advise consumers to always be cautious when shopping online, especially as fraudsters seek to exploit the coronavirus crisis […]

Adam French, Which? Consumer Rights Expert, said: “The PPI scandal drew to a close last year as millions rushed to submit claims before the August deadline, and while many clearly were prompted to take action, we’ll never know just how many people were mis-sold PPI and never get the money back they were owed. “Banks […]

Adam French, Consumer Rights Expert at Which?, said: “With Wimbledon cancelled due to the pandemic, tennis fans who paid for packages – which can cost thousands of pounds for high-profile matches – will be concerned about being left out of pocket. “You should be entitled to a refund for a ticket’s face-value price – as […]

Adam French, Which? Consumer Rights Expert, said: “While understandable, the cancellation of the Edinburgh festivals will be disappointing news for the millions of people who flock to the Scottish capital to experience one of the world’s great cultural events. It’s good to see that some organisers have said they’ll be refunding registration fees, tickets and […]

Adam French, Which? Consumer Rights Expert, said: “Impersonating legitimate organisations or government officials is a common tactic scammers use to reel in victims, and worryingly the coronavirus outbreak has created the perfect breeding ground for these types of scams. “The best way for consumers to protect themselves is to remain vigilant and take extra precautions […]