CMA secures over £4 million in refunds for Wowcher customers
Jul 19, 2024 · The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has secured undertakings from Wowcher to change its online selling practices – meaning millions of people can expect to see clear and accurate claims...
Wowcher investigated over allegedly misleading consumers ... - Sky News
Mar 31, 2023 · An investigation has been launched into whether Wowcher placed "unfair pressure" on their customers through different practices. On Friday, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it is examining whether the deals platform business "misled consumers" by using countdown timers and other practices on their website.
Wowcher to refund £4million to 870,000 customers after ruling …
Jul 19, 2024 · Wowcher will now provide a credit refund, with the option to exchange to cash, to over 870,000 customers. It will also stop using pre-ticked boxes for VIP sign-ups, so customers can be fully...
Wowcher rapped after shoppers unwittingly charged for 'VIP ...
Nov 17, 2023 · Wowcher has been rapped by the competition watchdog after shoppers were unwittingly signed up to its £4.99 a year VIP subscription – something MoneySavingExpert.com warned about last year. The deals site has also been told to stop putting 'unfair' pressure on shoppers to make purchases quickly.
Wowcher Group: consumer protection case - GOV.UK
Mar 31, 2023 · 16 November 2023: The CMA has written to Wowcher Limited, LivingSocial Limited and other firms in the same corporate group (‘Wowcher’) in relation to possible breaches of consumer protection...
Close to a million Wowcher users refunded £4m as CMA says ... - Sky News
Jul 19, 2024 · Close to one million customers of deals website Wowcher have been refunded £4m, the competition regulator has said. The company has also agreed to change its sales practices, which the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) was concerned could mislead or unfairly pressure consumers into making quick purchases.
Wowcher investigated over online ‘urgency’ claims - GOV.UK
Mar 31, 2023 · The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will examine whether Wowcher has misled consumers by using countdown timers and other urgency claims, which may place unfair pressure on consumers to...
Wowcher faces court threat over 'misleading' sales practices
Nov 16, 2023 · Wowcher, the online retail and experiences platform, has been warned it could face court action unless it changes customer sales practices. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched a review of its operations in March as part of a wider probe into pressure-selling tactics used by retailers online.
Wowcher refunds £4m to 870,000 customers - The Independent
Jul 22, 2024 · Nearly one million Wowcher customers have received refunds after the competition watchdog took action over the way the online retailer promotes its products. Totalling around £4 million, the...
Wowcher shoppers complain after being unwittingly charged for …
Jul 22, 2022 · Shoppers who bought products and experiences from deals site Wowcher say they have been unwittingly signed up and charged £4.99 for its annual VIP subscription service. Here's all you need to know.
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