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Govt Warns Of 'Drip Pricing' As Festive Season Boosts Online Shopping: How To Raise A Complaint?
Department of Consumer Affairs warned consumers against 'Dark Pattern Drip Pricing' on E-commerce platforms on Thursday via a post on social media platform 'X'. 'Drip pricing' refers to hidden costs that accumulate in the end to cause a spike in the check out amount. Authorities highlighted that customers can also check for the hidden price and the National Consumer Helpline offers a service to raise a complaint against platforms for these practices. The drip pricing inflates
Oct 242 min read
E-commerce firms under govt lens for using 'dark patterns' to trick consumers: All about these illegal tactics
The Central Government is cracking the whip on e-commerce companies that use “dark patterns” and deceptive design tactics to manipulate...
Sep 193 min read
Consumer Body Fines VLCC Rs 3 Lakh For Misleading Slimming Commercials
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a Rs 3 lakh fine on VLCC Ltd for publishing misleading advertisements...
Aug 263 min read
Legal Metrology Wing of CS&CA Department Cracks Down on Use of Tampered Weights in Fish Markets
In a decisive move to protect consumers from unfair trade practices, the Legal Metrology Wing of the Department of Civil Supplies &...
Jul 71 min read
Traders booked for violating consumer laws in Arunachal district
Arunachal’s Legal Metrology Department carried out a surprise check at Khonsa market in Tirap district to enforce trade regulations and...
Jul 41 min read
172 cases booked against vendors for short weight, other violations in State
Consumers can call helpline no. 1967, or send complaints to clm-ap@nic.in, says official Officials of the Legal Metrology Department...
Mar 22, 20241 min read
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