CMA secures over £4 million in refunds for Wowcher customers
Jul 19, 2024 · Over £4 million in total refunded to 870,000 customers who were signed up to Wowcher’s ‘VIP membership’ via a pre-ticked box, in credit with the option to convert to cash. CMA CEO: “Our...
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.
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 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 Group: consumer protection case - GOV.UK
Mar 31, 2023 · Wowcher Group: consumer protection case. The CMA is investigating the use of urgency claims by the Wowcher Group. From: Competition and Markets Authority. Published. 31 March 2023. Last...
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 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 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.
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 to issue £4m of refunds to almost 900,000 customers
Jul 23, 2024 · Wowcher told MSE that a 'very small number' of customers were signed up via a pre-ticked box more than once, and that they would be refunded for each payment.
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