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Egypt's Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) ran 1,358 nationwide campaigns from March 1 to April 28, seizing 3,475 violations and over 290 tonnes of unfit or untraceable goods. The figures were shared on Tuesday at a central operations room meeting chaired by agency head Ibrahim Al-Segini. The efforts aim to curb price manipulation and secure strategic commodities.

21 april 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Consumer Federation of America har lämnat in en grupptalan mot Meta med anklagelsen att företaget underlåtit att skydda användare från bedrägliga annonser på Facebook och Instagram. Stämningen, som gör gällande att lokala konsumentskyddslagar i Washington D.C. har överträtts, hävdar att Meta har vilselett användare och prioriterat vinst framför säkerhet. Den innehåller exempel på bedrägliga annonser som hittats i Metas annonsbibliotek.

KT Corp. has decided to waive contract cancellation fees for customers affected by a major data breach in September. A government investigation revealed that poor management of femtocells caused the incident. The company also announced additional compensation measures and plans to bolster security.

29 december 2025 Rapporterad av AI

The head of the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH), Ahmad Haikal Hasan, emphasized that the mandatory halal certification policy starting October 2026 is a strategic government step to strengthen the national halal economy's competitiveness. He views the program not merely as a regulatory obligation but as a tool to protect consumers and enhance product quality.

The National Financial Ombud Scheme's Banking Division recovered over R60 million for consumers in 2025, primarily through fraud-related refunds. Officials emphasized that dishonest applicants cannot later claim reckless lending under the National Credit Act. The division's interventions also included returning repossessed vehicles and writing off debts to provide life-changing relief.

13 december 2025 Rapporterad av AI

Officials in Hawaii are alerting residents to a surge in scams involving cryptocurrency ATMs, which have led to significant financial losses, particularly among seniors. In 2024, the state recorded 68 complaints resulting in over $922,000 in losses, with numbers nearly doubling from the previous year. Authorities emphasize vigilance during the holiday season to prevent further victimization.