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Rocio Concha, Which? Director of Policy and Advocacy, said: “With savings interest rates at low levels, scammers are targeting people looking for better returns on their investments. “Fake investment scams, which have become rampant on social media through paid-for advertising, promise high returns and often use the faces of well-known celebrities to try to make […]

Rocio Concha, Which? Director of Policy and Advocacy, said:  “Consumers are being bombarded every day with scams, and exploiting weaknesses in the telecoms network has been one way that fraudsters have tricked victims out of significant sums of money, so it’s good to see the regulator taking action to crack down on this type of […]

Rocio Concha, Which? Director of Policy and Advocacy, said: “It’s concerning that the cost of living crisis is leaving people in a vulnerable position and there could be an increase in doorstep scammers and rogue traders knocking at their door. “To help ensure that people do not fall foul of rogue businesses and unfair practices […]

Rocio Concha, Which? Director of Policy and Advocacy, said: “These new figures throw into sharp relief the epidemic of fraud which is gripping our society. Fraud is by far the most common type of crime faced by people and has risen even further as fraudsters take advantage of the growth in people shifting their activities […]

Which? is calling for stronger safeguards to stop online shoppers from choosing Buy Now Pay Later to pay for products without knowing the risks, as new research from the consumer champion reveals many people do not think that they are taking on debt when using this payment method. Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) has soared […]

Rocio Concha, Which? Director of Policy and Advocacy, said: “There are too many instances where the financial services market does not meet consumer needs or provide customers with adequate protection, so proposals for a new duty that puts consumers at the heart of what businesses do have the potential to be hugely significant. “If these […]

Rocio Concha, Which? Director of Policy and Advocacy, said:    “Leaving Meta and other tech giants unchecked to acquire smaller businesses could restrict consumer choice, stifle innovation and raise costs for rival companies, which would be passed on to customers, so it is positive that the CMA has intervened to block this merger.   “However, current measures […]

Rocio Concha, Which? Director of Policy and Advocacy, said: “Online scams have soared since the start of the pandemic and this is now one of the most prevalent types of crime affecting UK consumers. Scam victims suffer devastating financial and emotional harm, yet online platforms are failing to prevent criminals operating on their sites, despite […]

Rocio Concha, Which? Director of Policy and Advocacy, said:  “Gigabit capable broadband has the potential for much faster internet speeds with more reliable networks than the connections most consumers currently rely on, so it is positive that it will be rolled out to more homes in rural areas, which for too long have suffered from […]

Rocio Concha, Which? Director of Policy and Advocacy, said:  “The changes that consumers will have to make to their lives in order to achieve ambitious climate targets, from what they eat to how they travel and warm their homes, are fundamental. However, if they are to make these changes successfully, Which? research has found that […]