We’re all shopping online more during the pandemic, so it’s important we’re vigilant of scams and fakes. Have you spotted any suspicious websites lately?
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Dodgy Lego site disappears after taking orders
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Posts tagged with "online-shopping"
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Where are you buying face masks?
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Now we’re seeing face coverings worn more widely, what’s your experience been like shopping for them? Have you been tempted to make your own instead?
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Government must help the vulnerable access food
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We’re calling on the four UK governments to step up their efforts to support vulnerable households access food. Here’s why we want to see changes made.
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Have you managed to get a supermarket delivery?
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With so many people now doing their shopping online, delivery slots have been hard to come by. Have you managed to get one over the last month?
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Have you spotted coronavirus profiteering?
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We’ve found that Amazon and eBay are still failing to get to grips with blatant coronavirus price-gouging. We’re now calling for urgent government action.
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Scam call warning: Amazon Prime ‘renewal’
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An automated scam call is impersonating Amazon Prime, telling victims their subscription will be ‘renewed’ for £39.99. Here’s what you need to watch out for.
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Do you trust Amazon’s Choice recommendations?
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Does the ‘Amazon’s Choice’ badge make you more likely to buy a product on Amazon? We’ve found that the endorsement can be gamed by unscrupulous sellers.
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Online shopping: does bigger mean better service?
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Does shopping from a large online retailer mean it’s better equipped to deal with customer service issues? Our community member, Ian, shares a recent experience.
Why online marketplaces need more regulation
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In recent years there has been rapid growth in the number of people buying from online marketplaces, including sites like eBay and Amazon Marketplace, with over 90% of people in the UK having bought from one.
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What do you really think of Black Friday?
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Imported fad? All hype? We’ve found that Black Friday isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. What do you think of the annual sales ‘event’?
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Have you had a returns nightmare after Christmas?
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Have you ever had issues returning an unwanted Christmas present? I’m looking for shoppers to help out with our research.
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Do you shop for fruit and veg online?
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Inspired by a community member, I’m wondering whether not being able to pick your own fruit and veg might put you off online grocery shopping.
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Why we’ve had enough of fake reviews
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Spotted a review that doesn’t look quite right? Does that product’s five-star rating just not stack up? Sign our petition to put a stop to fake reviews.
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Asos returns: will the new policy put you off?
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Online clothing retailer Asos hit the news last month after altering its returns policy to prevent serial returns. But could the new policy put some shoppers off?