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S-Lottery Accused - Pressuring Confused Elderly

The Social Democrats' lottery targets confused elderly people, shows an investigation from Dagens Nyheter. The sellers are encouraged to be aggressive and the company behind has been reported several times to the Consumer Agency.

S-Lottery Accused - Pressuring Confused Elderly

Court bans Tiktok advertisement for white snus

In the spring, the Consumer Agency (KO) sued the company Westridge for its advertisement for white, tobacco-free snus on Tiktok. The KO considered that the humorous advertisement conflicted with the legal requirement of special moderation.

Court bans Tiktok advertisement for white snus

Price manipulation continues: "Unbelievably sad about the companies"

A law amendment would prevent so-called fulreor. But a new report from the Consumer Agency shows that it has barely had any effect two years later.

Price manipulation continues: "Unbelievably sad about the companies"

Retailers' price deceit continues despite law change

The stores continue with the price scam. The law amendment that was supposed to counteract false campaign prices has not had any effect, shows a fresh report from the Consumer Agency.

Retailers' price deceit continues despite law change

Cyber attacks on authorities increasingly advanced

Cyber attacks on Swedish authorities are becoming increasingly advanced, a survey by Sveriges Radio [Ekot](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/cyberattacker-mot-myndigheter-allt-mer-avancerade) shows.

Cyber attacks on authorities increasingly advanced

They will investigate the fatal accident at Skara Sommarland

In the beginning of August, a ten-year-old boy drowned at Skara Sommarland. Now, the Consumer Agency is initiating a supervisory case against the facility, reports [P4 Skaraborg](https://sverigesradio.

They will investigate the fatal accident at Skara Sommarland

Boy Drowned – Alingsås Municipality Criticized

A boy drowned during a visit to a swimming pool in Alingsås last summer. At the time of the drowning, two lifeguards were present at the swimming pool, instead of the four intended.

Boy Drowned – Alingsås Municipality Criticized

Åhléns recalls children's bathrobe - suffocation risk

Åhléns is recalling a bathrobe for small children due to the risk of suffocation, according to the Consumer Agency in a press release. The recall concerns the bathrobe "Tintin robe" by the brand Rikiki, in sizes 86/92 and 98/104, according to the department store.

Åhléns recalls children's bathrobe - suffocation risk

Bunk Bed Recalled – Can Collapse

The manufacturer Home Furnishing Nordic AB is recalling a bunk bed that was sold via Trademax, Chilli, and Furniturebox, according to [the Consumer Agency. ](https://www.

Bunk Bed Recalled – Can Collapse

Pacifiers Recalled – Risk of Suffocation

Now self-luminous pacifiers from Esska of Sweden AB are being recalled since there is a risk of suffocation. The button can namely crack and small parts can end up in the child's throat, writes the Consumer Agency.

Pacifiers Recalled – Risk of Suffocation

Stroller recalled – risk of injury

Now, more strollers of the Twistshake Tour model from the company Twistshake of Sweden AB are being recalled. This is because there is a risk of the child being injured, announces the Consumer Agency on its website.

Stroller recalled – risk of injury

So children play safely in the bouncy castle

Over the past few years, several serious accidents have occurred in bouncy castles, resulting in injured children. Now, the Consumer Agency is issuing advice on how to make bouncing safer.

So children play safely in the bouncy castle

Fraud with discounts – companies risk million-kronor fines

Several companies, including chains such as Jysk and Mio, risk fines of up to two million kronor if they do not improve. This is announced by the Consumer Agency, which has conducted a follow-up of its review of how companies behaved during the autumn sales.

Fraud with discounts – companies risk million-kronor fines