Seniors, like all of us, are vulnerable to shopping pitfalls. Marketing ploys and dishonest actions of entrepreneurs are tailor-made. Invitation to a free screening and prize drawing? Beware! This could be a trap! A decoy for a show and purchase on credit of things not worth the price.
Sales mania is on. Our campaign titled “Check whether you can afford it!” is also on. Together with the campaign partners, we are warning consumers of the financial consequences of purchases with deferred payment.
The President of UOKiK has issued commitment decisions against mPay and Revolut Bank UAB. The questioned practices included the incorrect form of informing about changes in fees in existing agreements or making changes to executed agreements without a modification clause.
The President of UOKiK found that CK Investments had broken the law by offering “investment bills of exchange”. The company argued in the offer that the purchase of bills of exchange is a secure and safe investment with a guarantee of the invested capital.
As of today, new provisions are in force to ensure the purchase of safe products for every consumer – regardless of the sales channel
Damaged luggage after air travel? Remember your rights! The President of UOKiK brought charges against Wizz Air airline.
English online? Check how much you will pay if you change your mind. Tutlo customers were unaware of the costs associated with withdrawing from their contracts.
Black Friday, Black Week, Cyber Monday… – the holiday season shopping frenzy is underway. We buy without even needing to have the funds, after all, we can pay later... Beware! “Buy Now Pay Later” is a loan! It can lead to excessive debt and affect your credit score.
The Jeronimo Martins Polska company promised to return the value of promotional products onto a voucher but failed to inform about material rules and limits of the promotional campaign. The entrepreneur and UOKiK kept on receiving complaints.
Increasing your subscription fee one month after contract conclusion? Vectra was increasing its customers' fees, citing the inflation rate. The clauses whereunder Vectra changed its fees were abusive.
The President of UOKiK has been looking into the activities of crowdfunding websites.
The working group appointed by the President of UOKiK has been working on solutions aimed at mitigating the risk of fraudulent transactions. The group was composed of representatives of the Office of the Polish Financial Supervision Authority and banking experts, among others.
