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Trusted businesses

Consumer has been testing products for more than 50 years. Now we’re testing businesses as well.

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We’re campaigning to end expiry dates on gift cards, prevent unwanted door-to-door salespeople, stop unfair contract terms and more. Learn more about these campaigns and get involved.

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Ticket reseller rip-offs

Hundreds of consumers are being ripped off by ticket resale sites like Viagogo and Ticketmaster Resale. So we’ve called for action against resellers that aren’t playing by the rules.

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