Royal Mail unveils new code to tackle scam mailings
Royal Mail has pledged to crack down on scam mail by launching a “comprehensive set of measures” to stop operators…
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Royal Mail faces grilling over new scam mail exposé
Royal Mail has been accused of turning a blind eye to the long-term issue of scam mail because it brings…
Groupola guilty of ‘bait pricing’
The OFT has taken enforcement action against Markco Media, the company behind group buying website Groupola, after it heavily promoted…
Credit firms face cold calling ban
Credit firms will be banned from cold calling consumers if a super-complaint to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) filed…
Joint attack on £3.5bn scammers
UK crime fighting authorities are joining forces with charities in launching a major offensive to combat the rise of mass-marketing…
Judge outlaws prize draw scam
UK prize draws that hoodwink consumers into paying to claim their prizes have been ruled illegal in a landmark judgment…
OFT blasts ‘charity’ debt firms
The OFT has warned debt management companies that they must not masquerade as charities or government services after refusing an…