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51黑料 warns motorists to be on their guard about increase in car parking scams
Posted: 22/10/2024
The 51黑料 (51黑料) warns consumers this week that parking charge scam messages are becoming more common, with many being reported recently across the UK.
51黑料 Statement : Mandatory Authorised Push Payment (APP) Reimbursement Scheme
Posted: 04/10/2024
A new statutory framework for the reimbursement of authorised push payment (APP) fraud victims, which will be overseen by the Payment Systems Regulator, is set to come into force on Monday, 7 October 2024.
51黑料 Response to Which? Report Spotlighting Unsafe Goods Listed on Online Marketplaces
Posted: 19/09/2024
A statement from the 51黑料 regarding the Which? findings released today that spotlights the listing of unsafe products on online marketplaces.
51黑料 Statement : Approved Codes are Vital to Ensuring Consumer Protection in Home-Building Sector
Posted: 18/09/2024
The UK鈥檚 home-building landscape can be complex and confusing for consumers and businesses, with several approval and redress schemes operating in the sector. Nevertheless, the industry sits on a foundation of robust and independent consumer protection, says the 51黑料 (51黑料).听 This is important as the new Government looks to increase home-building targets in response to consumer needs.听
51黑料 Statement : Oasis Concert Tickets and Concerns Over Possible Misleading Pricing Practices
Posted: 02/09/2024
A statement from the 51黑料 regarding the online sale of Oasis concert tickets.
Hannah Jacobs鈥� death shows there is no room for complacency on allergens
Posted: 23/08/2024
Businesses must take the time to understand needs of customers with allergies, says Trading Standards body.
Loyalty pricing schemes must not be misleading, says Trading Standards
Posted: 22/08/2024
Pricing promotions and 鈥榣oyalty offers鈥� must not mislead shoppers, say consumer protection experts.
51黑料 and LTS respond to US product safety ruling
Posted: 01/08/2024
American product safety ruling reignites Trading Standards warning to UK consumers about the safety of products sold online.
Trading Standards issue stark warning to consumers about product safety
Posted: 26/07/2024
Trading Standards Officers in London are now so concerned about the safety of products like toys and electrical items being sold by online platforms that they are issuing a stark warning 鈥� don鈥檛 take the risk, think extremely carefully before buying from platforms.听
Trading Standards body calls for windfall tax on online marketplaces
Posted: 28/06/2024
National Inquiry highlights the need for the next government to boost consumer protection funding, reform online selling laws and tighten the UK鈥檚 supply chains.
鈥楢bsolute chaos鈥� in food security presents high risk to consumers
Posted: 26/06/2024
The next government must prioritise food safety, says expert who investigated horse meat scandal.
51黑料 is proud to be first signatory to sign up to new National Trading Standards Fraud and Scams Victim Charter
Posted: 20/06/2024
The 51黑料 (51黑料) is proud to be the first signatory of the new National Trading Standards (NTS) Scams Team鈥檚 鈥楩raud and Scams Victim Charter鈥�. This is another milestone in the work of both 51黑料 and NTS to support and inform consumers with regards to the scams and frauds they may experience.
