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Why have I paid twice for delivery?

Delivery charges are always added to the original bill, so it is very unusual that the UPS courier would ask for delivery charge payment too. We investigate the case

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  • 31/03/2012
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Will Paypal give me a refund for the fake Adobe software I bought?

Paypal does not cover intangible goods in its buyer protection but, if the software proves to be counterfeit, selling it is fraudulent and the matter becomes crime

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  • 23/03/2012
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Can I get out of my ISP contract?

A verbal contract is as binding as a written one, but slamming is unacceptable

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  • 22/03/2012
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Should Sony still support my sat-nav safety camera updates

The 'lifetime' of a device is open to interpretation, depending on whether you are the consumer, the manufacturer or even - should the case go to court - the judge

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How can I be certain I've really won an auction on Madbid?

Contracts made online are a murky issue and a loophole in the Gambling Act leaves the way clear for Madbid to let several people think they've won an auction

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  • 19/03/2012
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Protect yourself from phishing emails and fraudulent phone calls

No matter how careful people are about their personal details, phishers have no qualms about trying to get them from you. We explain how to stay safe online

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HD TV – ready or not quite there?

The terms HD Ready and Full HD are easily confused, so it pays to delve deeper behind the words of an advert to make sure you know exactly what you're buying

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Should HP replace or repair laptop that has an intermittent fault?

We explain whether consumers still get rights other than the manufacturer's warranty if they purchase a three-month-old laptop that then goes wrong

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Why has my new Uniblue software failed after working for a month?

There is no apparent reason for the failure of Uniblue's software that we can see, other than a possible conflict with another, more recent download or PC upgrade

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Is my wireless problem an inherent fault and how do I prove it?

If a company tells you there is nothing wrong with your computer but you disagree, the Sale of Goods Act gives you some options so you get recompense

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Why does my extended warranty start on the day of purchase?

Should an extended warranty begin on the date of purchase or date of delivery?

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  • 31/01/2012
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Are my copies of Windows illegal?

To prevent counterfeiting Microsoft now only issues recovery disks

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Confusion over online book offer

When is a promotional price not a promotional price? Mr Bell must now prove he was unaware that there was only limited stock of the book he wanted to buy

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  • 21/01/2012

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