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Facebook has removed 16,000 groups selling fake reviews more than a year after telling the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) it would do so.

Facebook removes 16,000 groups selling fake reviews

April 9, 2021

Facebook has removed 16,000 groups selling fake reviews more than a year after telling the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) it would do so. The CMA’s chief executive Andrea Coscelli…

Ebay UK has become the first major tech firm to consider joining cross-sector anti-fraud organisation Stop Scams UK as pressure from MPs, police and regulators mounts.

Ebay becomes first retailer to consider joining major anti-fraud group “Stop Scams UK” as rates skyrocket

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Ebay Facebook Fraud Natwest Stop Scams UK

April 6, 2021

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Ebay UK has become the first major tech firm to consider joining cross-sector anti-fraud organisation Stop Scams UK as pressure from MPs, police and regulators mounts. Stop Scams UK is…

Which? magazine has warned that governments, banks and tech groups must do more to prevent people being defrauded online.

Which?: ‘Whack a mole’ approach to internet fraudsters isn’t working

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Fraud Google Scams Search Engines Which?

March 26, 2021

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Which? magazine has warned that governments, banks and tech groups must do more to prevent people being defrauded online. The consumer group has said that the current ‘whack a mole’…

FatFace has asked customers to keep news of a hack “strictly confidential” after warning them their personal details may have been stolen.

FatFace sparks fury after asking customers to keep major hack “confidential”

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March 25, 2021

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FatFace has asked customers to keep news of a hack “strictly confidential” after warning them their personal details may have been stolen. The fashion retailer emailed customers yesterday informing them…

Ikea has been accused of illegally spying on both customers and employees as two former chief executives prepare to stand trial.

Ikea ex-CEOs face up to 10 years in prison over allegations they illegally spied on employees and customers

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France GDPR Ikea police Privacy ProPrivacy union

March 22, 2021

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Ikea has been accused of illegally spying on both customers and employees as two former chief executives prepare to stand trial. The French subsidiary of Ikea, which employs over 10,000…

East of England Co-op hire Safepoint to protect delivery drivers

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App Co-op Delivery Drivers Mobile shop workers Usdaw

March 15, 2021

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East of England Co-op has partnered with security company Safepoint to protect its delivery drivers as crime against retail workers continues to surge. The retailer has recently partnered with mobile…

Tesco will soon use surplus food to power six of its stores as it embarks on an ambitious new renewable energy project.

Tesco apologises after “error” causes thousands to be overcharged

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card overcharged payment technical error Tesco

February 18, 2021

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Tesco has apologised after a “technical error” caused potentially thousands of customers be charged twice or even three times for their payments. Tesco customers have been overcharged in stores and…

Amazon has said it “owes an apology” to US congressman Marc Pocan after mocking him on social media for suggesting its drivers were often forced to urinate in plastic bottles while working.

Amazon is using “dystopian” app to keep delivery drivers under constant surveillance

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Amazon Delivery Service Partner DSP Evan Greer

February 15, 2021

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Amazon has been using an app to keep delivery drivers under “constant surveillance” for a number of years, sparking yet more concerns over its employees’ privacy rights. Earlier this month…

Currys PC World is offering shoppers PlayStation 5 "Priority Passes" to try and level the playing field against scalpers.

PS5 scalpers fight back against “bad press” stating they “help people make money”

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PlayStation 5 PS5 Scalpers Sony

February 12, 2021

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PlayStation 5 scalpers which are continuing to make it near impossible for average customers to get their hands on a console say they are not happy with their “bad press”.…

Amazon is suing four of its third-party marketplace sellers for listing fake Salvatore Ferragamo goods on its platform as it continues to ramp up anti-counterfeit action.

Amazon sues four sellers for peddling fake luxury goods

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Amazon counterfeit fake Salvatore Ferragamo

February 11, 2021

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Amazon is suing four of its third-party marketplace sellers for listing fake Salvatore Ferragamo goods on its platform as it continues to ramp up anti-counterfeit action. The Italian luxury fashion…

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Ebay becomes first retailer to consider joining major anti-fraud group “Stop Scams UK” as rates skyrocket

Which?: ‘Whack a mole’ approach to internet fraudsters isn’t working

FatFace sparks fury after asking customers to keep major hack “confidential”

East of England Co-op hire Safepoint to protect delivery drivers

Tesco apologises after “error” causes thousands to be overcharged

Amazon is using “dystopian” app to keep delivery drivers under constant surveillance

PS5 scalpers fight back against “bad press” stating they “help people make money”

Amazon sues four sellers for peddling fake luxury goods

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