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- A clampdown on fake reviews and hidden fees has been announced by the government. Fake reviews, hidden fees and confusing labels have all been targeted in new consultations aimed at improving services for customers. The government said the proposed new business measures will help customers cut the cost of living and boost transparency.
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Sep 4, 2023 · Fake reviews, hidden fees and confusing labels all targeted in new consultations, aimed at improving services for customers. New research found three quarters of transport sector have hidden...
Jan 24, 2024 · Fake reviews, shop labelling and hidden fees that make shopping more difficult and expensive for consumers will all be targeted head on to clamp down on unfair trading practices.
May 24, 2024 · Fake reviews, hidden fees and unfair subscription traps have been banned under new legislation campaigned for by Which?. The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Bill, which will become law today, aims to protect consumers from a range of dodgy practices when shopping online.
Unavoidable hidden charges for online customers, or "drip pricing", is set to be banned under new law proposals. Fake reviews will also be banned and firms will have to be clearer with price...
Sep 4, 2023 · The government has promised to clampdown on fake reviews and hidden fees in an attempt to help save people money. It has launched consultations to look at both these issues, and a third consultation regarding labelling on goods.
Jan 24, 2024 · The crackdown will also see fake reviews added to a list of banned business practices, with website hosts to be accountable for information on their pages.
Aug 9, 2024 · Following a consultation into consumer transparency, the Government is introducing new laws to ban fake reviews and hidden online charges in order to improve transparency around pricing and better protect consumers from deceptive trading practices online.
