Fraudsters can use stolen personal details to open credit accounts with a retailer, then intercept the delivery. Here’s how it works and what to do if you’re affected.
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Scam watch: a case of ‘mistaken’ delivery
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CBD gummy ‘endorsements’ are nothing to do with Andy Murray – ignore them
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Andy Murray isn’t endorsing CBD gummies – if you’ve seen his image next to an advert for them ignore or report it. Here’s how we helped a victim get her money back.
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We have to protect customers who shop using online marketplaces
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With Christmas fast approaching, millions will enter the lottery of unsafe products sold through online marketplaces. Here’s why consumers deserve better.
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Global guidelines to unlocking Online Product Safety for Consumers
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The risk of consumers being exposed to unsafe products on online marketplaces has elevated. Our guest, Consumers International, explains its guidelines for online product safety.
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How to shop safely from online marketplaces this Christmas
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We’re calling on the government to protect consumers who purchase from online marketplaces. Our guest, Electrical Safety First, explains more.
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Is it worth shopping for Black Friday deals?
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Love it or hate it, Black Friday is here once again. But while we know the deals aren’t always what they’re cracked up to be, is it really an event to be avoided at all costs? Here’s how we approach it.
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Share your ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ experiences
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Millions of shoppers have fallen in love with using ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ (BNPL) schemes, but what happens if something goes wrong?
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Beware this new Amazon ‘brushing’ scam
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A Which? Money member contacted us when Amazon Prime deliveries they didn’t order turned up on their doorstep. Do you know what a ‘brushing’ scam is? We explain the details.
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Are there too many ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ schemes at online checkouts?
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Do you use Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) schemes when shopping online? Have you felt overwhelmed by the options at the checkout? We want to hear from you.
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CBD oil scams: fraudulent celeb endorsements and fake shipping tracking
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Fraudsters peddling health supplements are still using famous faces, such as Dragons’ Den’s Deborah Meaden, to lure victims. Here’s how they’re now using fake courier websites.
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Is your gift or credit voucher expiring soon?
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Have you got a gift card you’re waiting to use? Are you worried about it expiring or retailers going into administration? Here’s what you can do.
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Scam alert: Amazon gift card COVID-19 email requests
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A new twist on an old scam has emerged, in which fraudsters are using the pandemic as the perfect excuse to trick people into buying them Amazon gift cards.
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Should Xmas returns windows be extended?
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Has lockdown thwarted your chance of getting a refund for an unwanted gift? Do you think the extra returns period should be extended again as a result?
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Has Ocado’s switch to M&S worked for you?
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It’s been three months since Marks and Spencer became available on Ocado. Is it still a draw, or are you shopping online elsewhere?