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A debt negotiation fair is taking place in Aracaju, Brazil, from November 11 to 13, organized by the local consumer protection agency (Procon).

The Procon-MA agency has filed a public civil action against fuel distributors for unjustified price hikes in gasoline and diesel fuel in the state of Maranhão.

A recent analysis found that over 100 food ingredients used in popular US products have not undergone health and safety reviews by the FDA, raising concerns about consumer safety.

The Japanese Consumer Affairs Agency has penalized an esthetic salon operator for targeting financially vulnerable students with misleading advertising for expensive hair removal services.

The Korea Consumer Agency has begun formal collective dispute mediation against cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb for refusing grant payments following a late addition of conditions to an event.

Nina's trip to Greece was canceled by the travel agency due to a price error, leaving her disappointed after the initial excitement of the affordable package.

The Consumer Affairs Agency of Japan has disclosed the name of a telecommunications company for refusing to allow customers to terminate contracts on rude grounds after customers complained.

A South Korean consumer agency has uncovered numerous misleading advertisements claiming synthetic leather products as 'eco-leather', highlighting issues of greenwashing in the industry.

The water tariff in Goiás will increase by 4.8% starting in April, affecting all consumer categories as announced by the region's regulatory agency.

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led to the cancellation of flights to and from Dubai and Qatar, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers.

Sosie, a company operating aesthetic salons across Japan, is facing suspicion of violating prize display laws due to misleading discount coupons available even after their expiration dates.

The number of companies neglecting recommendations from the Consumer Agency in Sweden has reached an all-time high, with car dealers identified as the primary offenders.

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition issued a warning about potential wood splinters in grated cheese from three brands distributed in six Spanish regions.

Lalo España is urging affected attendees of the 'Enrollados' show to seek help from the consumer protection agency Profeco due to the organizer's failure to refund ticket costs as promised.

The Trump administration is ramping up its attack on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, claiming it imposes excessive credit costs on Americans.

The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency has issued a warning about a Wozinsky-brand USB charger due to an electric shock risk, urging immediate discontinuation of its use.

A Finnish safety agency warns of a stuffed toy that can pose choking hazards to small children due to a detachable plastic nose.

An establishment in Resende, Brazil, was closed following a gas leak incident during a safety inspection conducted by the state consumer protection agency.

The municipal consumer protection agency in Fortaleza has reported irregularities in the Frangolândia supermarket chain due to spoiled food sales.

Fortaleza's consumer defense agency found spoiled food being sold at a supermarket following consumer complaints.

The article discusses the analysis of toothpaste components by Mexico's federal consumer protection agency, Profeco, outlining what constituents consumers should look out for and clarifying the official terminology surrounding toothpaste products.

The article discusses the costs and services for sending surprise breakfasts in Mexico for Valentine's Day, as outlined by the Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco).

Thousands of young Swedes are lured on TikTok into purchasing expensive courses promising quick riches, but the Consumer Agency has decided not to assist those who feel deceived and report the courses.

The Lagos State Number Plate Production Authority advises motorists to properly care for their vehicle number plates, highlighting their importance during a meeting with the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency.

The Consumer Affairs Agency's expert committee in Japan has approved a proposal to include 'cashew nuts' as a mandatory allergen label starting in April.

Fans of BTS are organizing a march to the Federal Consumer Protection Agency to demand answers from Ticketmaster and Ocesa regarding ticket pricing issues and rampant reselling problems.

The Antitrust Authority has fined the online travel agency eDreams 9 million euros for misleading commercial practices aimed at pushing users to subscribe to the paid service eDreams Prime without clear transparency.

The Consumer Affairs Agency warns of health hazards after incidents where families inadvertently drank from emptied beverage bottles that had been used to store detergents and disinfectants.

The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency Tukes warns about a USB charger that poses an electric shock risk and must be returned to the seller due to inadequate insulation and serious deficiencies.

Mexican consumer protection agency Profeco has called on foreign ticket resellers like Viagogo, StubHub, and Hello Ticket to comply with local laws due to controversies surrounding BTS concerts, warning of legal action if they do not respond.

The consumer protection agency Profeco has increased the fine on Ticketmaster to 5 million pesos for irregularities related to ticket sales for BTS concerts, while also threatening to limit the operations of Stubhub in Mexico.

The Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco) has issued a warning about manufacturing defects in Suzuki motorcycles that may lead to traffic accidents, as reported in their monthly consumer magazine.

Customers can join a class action lawsuit initiated by a consumer protection agency against Amazon's unilateral price increase of its Prime subscription in the summer of 2022, which activists argue is unlawful.