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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
National & Local

Is the delivery boy asking for extra money for LPG? Where to file a complaint?

The article discusses complaints regarding LPG delivery boys demanding extra money, which is deemed illegal, and advises consumers to report such incidents to the gas company's helpline.

Mar 22 โ€ข 10:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A report surprised by revealing the preferred cars of Argentines

A recent report highlights significant changes in vehicle preferences among Argentines over the past decade, favoring SUVs and pickups.

Mar 21 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The way grocery shopping is organized in Polish households has changed. "Two clear trends"

A recent report highlights changes in grocery shopping habits and cooking enjoyment among Poles based on a nationwide survey involving over a thousand participants.

Mar 20 โ€ข 19:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

More report missing refunds for electricity

An increasing number of consumers in Denmark are complaining about their electricity providers not refunding overpayments made in advance for electricity consumption.

Mar 20 โ€ข 08:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

More electricity customers report lack of reimbursement

An increasing number of electricity customers in Denmark are complaining that their electricity providers are failing to refund overpayments for their electricity consumption, despite a legal obligation to do so.

Mar 20 โ€ข 08:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Consumer guard: 60% of checked prices are non-compliant

A recent report by the Consumer Rights Protection Center in Latvia reveals that 60% of checked product prices do not comply with regulations.

Mar 20 โ€ข 08:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

After gasoline reaches R$ 7, Procon notifies fuel stations in Paranรก; see how to report abusive prices

The Procon-PR has notified fuel stations in Paranรก for suspected abusive price increases as gasoline prices hit R$ 7 amidst global market instability due to Middle Eastern conflicts.

Mar 19 โ€ข 15:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Home seller sold renovation to elderly โ€“ the work cost 1,100 euros per hour

A report reveals aggressive sales tactics employed by home sellers targeting the elderly, often leading to exorbitant charges and deceptive practices.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Debts, with crises and wars, it is the youth who are at the greatest risk

The financial health of Italian consumers is precarious, especially among the youth, as revealed by the 2025 Consumer Payment Report from Intrum.

Mar 19 โ€ข 09:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Elderly People Are Cheated in Ruthless Ways - Seller Reveals: 'Complete Nonsense With Bright Eyes'

A report highlights the alarming trend of elderly individuals being pressured into purchasing unnecessary products at high prices by unscrupulous sellers.

Mar 19 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Report: The grocery industry had sales of 280 billion kroner last year - up 5.4 percent

The grocery industry in Norway reported sales of 280 billion kroner for the past year, marking a 5.4 percent increase compared to the previous year.

Mar 18 โ€ข 08:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Acre News 1st edition this Tuesday, March 17, 2026

The news report discusses the rise in oil prices amid claims that any cuts in production are not being passed on to consumers, alongside comments regarding NATO's refusal to comply with Trump's request for military naval support to restore global oil routes.

Mar 17 โ€ข 21:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Investigation of persecution against secretary in Rio transferred to the Homicide Division after report of threats

The Civil Police of Brazil has transferred the investigation of threats against the municipal Secretary of Consumer Defense, Joรฃo Pires, to the Homicide Division following his report of being followed by armed criminals.

Mar 17 โ€ข 18:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

What annoys consumers in Campinas the most? Banks lead complaints at Procon; see ranking of main problems

Banks topped the list of consumer complaints in Campinas, Brazil, according to a 2025 report from the municipal Procon.

Mar 17 โ€ข 16:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Fashion companies scrutinized for children's rights

The fashion industry is facing several significant challenges regarding children's rights, particularly among low-cost retailers according to a report by Global Child Forum.

Mar 16 โ€ข 15:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Here the most consumer loans are sought โ€“ See the list of 20 cities

In Finland, the average amount of consumer loans applied for has reached record highs, according to a report from loan comparison platform Sortter.

Mar 14 โ€ข 09:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Delivery message received, but no cylinder... New troubles in Lucknow amidst gas crisis

Consumers in Lucknow are facing a gas crisis as many report booking and paying for gas cylinders online, only to receive a delivery message without the cylinders arriving.

Mar 13 โ€ข 07:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: 'Report to me without delay... Gas stations violating the maximum oil price'

President Yoon Suk-yeol calls for immediate reporting of gas stations that violate the new maximum price regulation on oil products.

Mar 13 โ€ข 01:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Travelers hit to fill: - Ridiculous

A Norwegian report highlights the frustrations travelers face regarding unexpected fees.

Mar 12 โ€ข 20:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Frauds and Deceptions: Estimated Losses of US$119 Billion Per Year in the U.S.

A report estimates that fraud in the United States leads to annual losses of $119 billion, highlighting the underreported nature of such crimes.

Mar 12 โ€ข 15:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Market analysts: Prices are determined by raw materials and international developments, not by government-imposed caps

Market analysts report that consumer prices are influenced more by raw material costs and international developments than by government-imposed profit margin caps.

Mar 12 โ€ข 08:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Consumer Protectors Intensify Monitoring of Fuel Traders; Call to Report Suspicious Price Hikes

Latvia's Consumer Rights Protection Center is increasing monitoring of fuel retailers and urging consumers to report unusual price increases amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East affecting oil and gas markets.

Mar 11 โ€ข 09:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Digital Marketing: When Brands Become Invisible to AI

A recent report reveals that a significant percentage of consumers are starting their product searches on AI chatbots, rendering brands that do not appear in AI-generated responses effectively invisible.

Mar 11 โ€ข 05:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Students report losses after paying for driving lessons and driving school closes in DF

Students at Autoescola Teka in Brasรญlia are facing financial losses after the school abruptly closed, leaving them unable to access pre-paid driving lessons.

Mar 10 โ€ข 16:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Prices rose by 2.7 percent in February

Consumer prices in Norway increased by 2.7% from February 2025 to February 2026, largely due to electricity price trends, according to the latest report by Statistics Norway.

Mar 10 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Czech e-shops Dominate in Delivery Speed, But Demand Too Much Data

A report discusses the rapid delivery times of Czech e-shops and their increasing demand for consumer data.

Mar 9 โ€ข 06:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Illegal loan sharking that harassed office workers with annual rates of 5200%... โ€˜One reportโ€™ stopped illegal collections

A worker, who borrowed 10 million KRW at an exorbitant annual interest rate of 5200%, reported his harassers and was able to halt illegal collections through a new one-stop support system implemented by the Financial Services Commission in South Korea.

Mar 9 โ€ข 02:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Tokmann's CEO: Competitors are coming onto the premises

Tokmann's CEO, Mika Rautiainen, discusses the company's quarterly financial growth amidst cautious consumer spending and the competitive landscape.

Mar 6 โ€ข 07:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

We visited a cheap and an expensive gas station: "I saved on the price of a beer basket"

A report examines how the fluctuating prices of fuel are causing consumers from neighboring areas to travel for cheaper gas options.

Mar 4 โ€ข 17:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

SURPRISE ON YOUR BILL: Sending a bouquet may cost half more than expected

A report reveals that sending a bouquet for International Women's Day can vary significantly in price depending on the flower shop and delivery destination.

Mar 4 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Santos registers rise in delinquency for the fourth consecutive month

Santos, Brazil, has seen a rise in consumer delinquency for the fourth consecutive month, marking a 0.59% increase in January 2026 according to a report by local business associations.

Mar 3 โ€ข 19:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

AI Aftershock: The Era of Ghost GDP [New Normal - Silicon Valley]

A recent report forecasts that rising AI productivity may lead to a structural collapse of human labor value and consumer-driven economies, causing market declines and significant unemployment.

Mar 1 โ€ข 09:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Thin construction and top performance, wanting to compete with iPads at a more attractive price

A report discusses an upcoming product designed to compete with iPads by offering superior performance at a more attractive price point.

Mar 1 โ€ข 09:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Czech Women in Dubai: Explosions are ringing out here, people are filling their tanks and buying food

Czech nationals in Dubai report hearing explosions and increased consumer activity as residents prepare for urgent needs.

Feb 28 โ€ข 15:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Serious Issues in Service Voucher Availability โ€“ This is How KKV Would Change the Model

A recent report by the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (KKV) highlights significant disparities in service voucher systems across welfare regions, affecting accessibility, costs, and equality for customers.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Users can directly report false and exaggerated smartphone subsidies

A new user participation reporting system will allow consumers to report false or exaggerated advertising and contractual discrepancies regarding smartphone subsidies effective March 3.

Feb 26 โ€ข 02:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Procon Maceiรณ conducts research on the basic food basket, highlighting price variations; see which items

Procon Maceiรณ has released a report detailing significant price variations in staple food items, urging consumers to compare prices before purchasing.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Retail Turnover: Year of Contraction in Real Terms in 2025 โ€“ Performance Raises Concerns

The retail sector in Greece faced a contraction in turnover in real terms for the year 2025, according to a report by the Institute of the Greek Confederation of Commerce & Entrepreneurship.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Confindustria, tariffs and export burden Italian industry: 'The dollar is too weak'

A report from Confindustria anticipates slow and volatile recovery in Italian industry due to a weak dollar and fragile consumer demand.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poles spent 38 billion zlotys on meat. Plant-based substitutes have not captured the market

A recent report reveals that Polish households spent over 38 billion zlotys on meat and its alternatives in the past year, with plant-based substitutes failing to gain significant market traction.

Feb 20 โ€ข 03:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

4 in 10 Canadians used credit cards more last year than in 2024: report

A recent report reveals that a significant portion of Canadians have increased their reliance on credit cards, with many struggling to make payments beyond the minimum.

Feb 19 โ€ข 20:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Such weak sales were during the financial crisis, but then costs were at least lower. People are saving, says trader

Retailers in Slovakia report declining consumer spending amid rising costs, with many people opting for discounted products as stores face significant challenges.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pilgrims report a scam of R$ 26,000 after trip cancellation from PI to Aparecida: 'pain greater than the loss'

Fifteen pilgrims from Picos reported being victims of a scam after their trip to the 18th Pilgrimage of the Rosary Men in Aparecida do Norte was canceled at the last minute.

Feb 16 โ€ข 17:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Where is inflation in the United States going, towards 2% or towards 4%?

The report on inflation in the United States reveals a decrease in price pressures, with the Consumer Price Index showing its lowest annual increase since July.

Feb 16 โ€ข 17:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Where is inflation in the United States headed, towards 2% or towards 4%?

The January inflation report in the United States showed a decrease in price pressures, with CPI rising by 2.4% annually, leading to questions about future inflation trends.

Feb 16 โ€ข 13:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

FOOD PRICE INDEX โŸฉ Which food products provide relief, which ones eat up money?

A recent report from Postimees highlights significant changes in the pace of food price increases in Estonia.

Feb 13 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The young generation does not want to age like their parents. "Optimization" is all the rage

A recent report highlights that younger generations prioritize their mental and physical well-being, significantly impacting the wellness market, which is projected to grow substantially by 2028.

Feb 13 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Marimekko Suffers as Consumers Are Afraid โ€“ A Turn Can Be Seen in the Grocery Shopping Cart

Finnish consumer companies report growth, with Verkkokauppa.com CEO highlighting a significant revenue increase, despite overall challenging conditions last year.

Feb 12 โ€ข 19:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Research Report on Local Currency Effects Released in Siheung City

A study from Siheung City found that the local currency 'Siru' positively impacts consumer spending and regional economic activation.

Feb 11 โ€ข 06:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Thousands of bank customers wrongly denied refunds - are you owed money?

A report reveals that thousands of UK bank customers were improperly denied refunds after fraud incidents, with particular banks having high rates of complaint rejection.

Feb 9 โ€ข 12:10 UTC

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