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Wording of Wonga letters found to be "inappropriate" by trade body

Government agency raps short-term loan company for threatening letters

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Spy clock was not up to the task

A retailer is responsible for ensuring that goods arrive as described. If not, they must either offer a replacement or prove that the purchaser caused the damage

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Anti-piracy proposals would 'breach EU privacy laws'

Data watchdog warns that ACTA would break European Convention on Human Rights

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Trading Standards campaign urges victims of fraud to report scams

Consumer watchdogs launch scamnesty month to encourage victims to come forward

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What can I do if a company fails to communicate about an order?

The time limit for delivering goods under the Distance Selling Regulations is 30 days. After that, a customer has the right to refuse delivery or cancel the order

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What are my legal rights when using group selling websites?

Sites such as Wotcher and Groupon trade on the power of bulk buying via merchants. We ask if this offers a good deal and what happens if things go awry

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Which? boss says Government plans "vandalise" consumer rights

Plans to hand over responsibility to Citizens Advice are "shockingly ill-conceived"

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Ofcom proposes free 0800 calls and clearer pricing for mobile users

Communications regulator plans shake-up of charges to clear up consumer confusion

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Email shows the anger of one Game Group customer

But please don't take the law into your own hands

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OpCapita buys Game

Turn around specialist firm buys Game Group saving over 3,000 jobs

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Porn film distributor Golden Eye allowed to contact O2 customers over file sharing

Judge rules in favour of Golden Eye and Ben Dover Productions, but puts strict boundaries on wording of letters to consumers accused of illegal file sharing

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Groupon agrees to change business practices to comply with OFT

Group-buying website said it takes consumer watchdog's concerns "seriously"

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Are you prepared to pay an annual fee to receive five unknown products a month? We look at a new shop and ask if it's a step too far in the current financial climate

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