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Online dating apps are leaving thousands out of pocket

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Resolver reveals today that problems with dating apps and websites were the fastest growing area of complaint across all business sectors in the UK. Complaints leapt by 722% to 4,346 complaints in 2020, up…

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February 12, 2021

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Your consumer rights

Gary Rycroft’s guide to the laws and rules on goods bought from the EU after Brexit

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Your consumer rights

Consumer rights on goods bought from the EU after Brexit

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Your consumer rights

Package delivery insurance: are you covered?

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Alex's Blog

Alex’s blog: What’s the deal with package delivery cover?

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Your consumer rights

How can you make a company listen to you?

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Online Shopping

Your shopping delivery rights – all packaged up

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Online Shopping

Christmas shopping calendar 2020: extended returns

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What happens to my vouchers, gift cards and credit notes when firms go bust?

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Online Shopping

Buying goods on social media: how to avoid being ripped off

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Online Shopping

The Black Friday complaints lag

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Shopping and returns – know your rights

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