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Things to consider when buying and using products.
Information on methods used by fraudsters to target members of the public when using online financial and retail services.
Shoppers seeking seasonal bargains on social media are being warned to beware of illicit counterfeit goods promoted and endorsed by social media influencers.
A 60-second summary on how to make sure you're in charge of the additional features your child can buy in app-based and online games.
Information and guidance on a range of medical devices for users and patients.
This guide is to help you and your business understand how to ensure that content on your service is appropriate for children.
How to meet your new sponsor and their family, while staying safe online. Also information about how to stay safe in the UK.
New laws to be introduced to ban unavoidable hidden fees to force businesses to be upfront with customers
Find out how internet scams work and what to be aware of - misleading websites, report website fraud, suspicious communication and phishing
What you need to know about and do to comply with the law and keep consumers safe.
The Competition and Market Authority (CMA)'s work aims to tackle potentially harmful online selling practices.
Practical advice to consider when purchasing a property or timeshare overseas.
Advice and guidance to help parents and carers to keep children safe online.
Tips at work do not count towards the National Minimum Wage - tips and tax, what your employer has to do, advice and help, cash in hand payments
The Online Safety Bill is a new set of laws to protect children and adults online. It will make social media companies more responsible for their users’ safety on their platforms.
What you need to do now that the eCommerce Directive no longer applies to the UK.
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