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Reflective Vests Recalled in Sweden Over Safety Concerns
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Reflective Vests Recalled in Sweden Over Safety Concerns

Several types of reflective vests are being recalled as users are not visible enough in traffic, with a risk of personal injuries as a consequence, writes the Consumer Agency. Buyers are urged to return them
The Gaming Inspectorate Criticizes S Lotteries
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The Gaming Inspectorate Criticizes S Lotteries

The Gaming Inspectorate criticizes the Social Democrats for having breached the requirement that gaming operations shall be conducted in "a sound and secure manner with strong consumer protection".
Swedish Snuff Brand Faces Scrutiny for Targeting Young Users
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Swedish Snuff Brand Faces Scrutiny for Targeting Young Users

The snuff brand associated with the artist Fröken Snusk is once again in trouble for having marketed its products to young people. The Consumer Agency is now demanding measures
Unicorn Puzzle Recall: Suffocation Risk Prompts Urgent Action
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Unicorn Puzzle Recall: Suffocation Risk Prompts Urgent Action

Riding Helmet Recalled – "Serious Head Injuries"
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Riding Helmet Recalled – "Serious Head Injuries"

Trampoline parks to become safer
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Trampoline parks to become safer

Hundreds of reports against cancellation service
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Hundreds of reports against cancellation service

Companies offering help with canceling subscriptions are becoming increasingly common – but several customers feel deceived and testify to fraud. One of these companies has been reported to the Consumer Agency 92 times just this year
The Consumer Agency Criticizes S-Lotteries Again
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The Consumer Agency Criticizes S-Lotteries Again

The Social Democratic Party's lottery operations are again being criticized by the Consumer Agency, which believes they are breaking the law, writes Dagens Nyheter.
Many companies continue to cheat with sales
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Many companies continue to cheat with sales

The price cheating among e-commerce companies continues, shows a new review from the Consumer Agency. 4 out of 10 companies break the rules
The cars most consumers complain about
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The cars most consumers complain about

Used cars top the consumers' list of what led to the most complaints last year, according to statistics from Sweden's Consumers.
Trampoline recalled – risk of fall injuries
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Trampoline recalled – risk of fall injuries

The Consumer Agency criticizes the S lottery: "Failed"
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The Consumer Agency criticizes the S lottery: "Failed"

The Consumer Agency directs criticism in a new letter towards S, SSU and S-women regarding the party's lottery. "The license holder has failed in its control and responsibility", writes the authority
Companies with the most complaints
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Companies with the most complaints

Expensive bills for cancelled subscriptions and fake invoices. Råd & Rön has listed the companies that have received the most complaints to the Consumer Agency so far this year
Associations in Protest: Civil Society is Being Silenced
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Associations in Protest: Civil Society is Being Silenced

The Consumer Agency warns of poor reflective vests
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The Consumer Agency warns of poor reflective vests

Many reflective vests are not visible enough in the winter darkness, shows an ongoing review from the Consumer Agency.
Now Black Week starts – here are five best tips
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Now Black Week starts – here are five best tips

Black Week is one of the year's most important weeks for the country's stores and an opportunity to find bargains. But there are also pitfalls, so read these tips before you go hunting
Break in Trend - Household Costs No Longer Rising
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Break in Trend - Household Costs No Longer Rising

After years of price increases, household costs are expected to remain unchanged next year. This assessment is made by the Consumer Agency in its annual forecast – which is used by everyone from banks to the government
Industry Alarm: 3 out of 10 below the Poverty Line
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Industry Alarm: 3 out of 10 below the Poverty Line

Seven out of ten in retail trade work part-time. Three out of ten thus have such a low salary that they fall below the poverty line
S-Lottery: We're Making a Profit Without Telesales
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S-Lottery: We're Making a Profit Without Telesales

When the S-lottery Kombispel was exposed with unfair sales methods, they cut off the largest source of new lottery sales - telemarketing. Still, the lottery corporation is making a profit
Avoid the Rebound Scam – How to Not Get Cheated
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Avoid the Rebound Scam – How to Not Get Cheated

Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Singles Day – the shopping orgies' time is now. But in the jungle of uppercase letters, exclamation marks and hysterical advertising voices, deceptions, fraud and pure scams are hiding
The Demand on the Social Democrats regarding the Lotteries: Hand over the Sales Script
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The Demand on the Social Democrats regarding the Lotteries: Hand over the Sales Script

The Consumer Agency is not satisfied with the Social Democrats' response regarding the criticized sale of the party's lottery tickets. The authority demands, among other things, to see the manuscript used during the sale
Wahlgren-linked company criticized - may cause electric shock
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Wahlgren-linked company criticized - may cause electric shock

"Prohibit Telephone Sales Without Consent"
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"Prohibit Telephone Sales Without Consent"

Prohibit telephone salespeople from contacting people who have not explicitly given their consent. This is proposed by the Consumer Agency's Director-General Cecilia Tisell on Dagens Nyheter's debate page
Recalls Basketball Hoop for Trampoline
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Recalls Basketball Hoop for Trampoline

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