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June 13, 2018

Don’t be duped about your rights in the sales

If you buy something on sale, does that mean you have less rights? Thankfully no. Your rights are exactly the same in a sale as any other time of the...

May 10, 2017

Misleading advertising

What is misleading advertising? Under consumer law, an ad is misleading if it has false or deceptive information. Ads can also be misleading if important information is left out. Misleading...

April 26, 2017

Pawning

A pawnbroker will lend you a sum of money where you provide an acceptable item as security on the loan. Jewellery is the main item that pawn brokers accept....

April 24, 2017

Buying goods abroad

If you bought something while you were abroad and you have a problem with it now, there are several things you can do. Most countries have their own system of...

April 24, 2017

Pricing

Businesses and service providers must display their prices, and there are rules on how they must be displayed. You have the right to clear and accurate information on the prices...

March 29, 2017

Disputed card transactions (chargeback)

Sometimes you may want to dispute a card transaction. Find out about about chargebacks and how to request one....

March 12, 2017

Gadget insurance

Gadget insurance protects you from unexpected events such as loss, theft, and accidents which may lead to you having to pay for a repair or replacement of your device. It...

February 2, 2017

Buying goods

What are your rights when you buy goods - new and second-hand? How do guarantees and warranties work? Are your rights the same when you shop in the sales? What...

January 25, 2017

Buying online or on your doorstep

Find out what to look out for when shopping online - what to do if things don't go as planned and what your rights are....

January 25, 2017

Gadget insurance

If you buy a new phone, camera or laptop, you may want to take out gadget insurance to cover the cost of replacing it....

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