The Swedish Consumer Agency won against 4finance in court
The court found that the direct payment fee violates the Consumer Credit Act. The penalty amount was reduced to 1 million kronor.
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In short: Konsumentverket took legal action against misleading pricing and alcohol marketing while warning of risks related to dropshipping and taxi scams.
The court found that the direct payment fee violates the Consumer Credit Act. The penalty amount was reduced to 1 million kronor.
From June 19, online stores must offer a clear cancellation function on the same page where the purchase was made.
The court ruled that the terms regarding maintenance of holiday homes were hidden action clauses and unreasonable, with a fine of half a million kronor.
Dangerous chemicals, risk of electric shock and fraud are common problems when purchasing from dropshipping stores.
The company Skruf markets white snus by, among other things, enticing with good flavors, despite previous criticism. This is noted by the Consumer Agency, which also criticizes the design of the company's...
Many car dealers use a trick in their ads that car buyers need to know about. It involves the dealer "reserving the right to errors", which...
Many people take out the same grill gadgets every spring without thinking much about it. But now a common detail is being reviewed after reports of serious injuries.
Over 200 companies are recalling the toy Dancing and Singing Cactus, the Swedish Consumer Agency announces. The reason is that the toy has small parts in the form of plastic eyes that risk coming loose...
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