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The UK internet shopping market is estimated to be worth over £21.4bn

UK web shoppers not protecting themselves

OFT report says consumers and businesses could do more to reduce risk

Written by Robert Jaques

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Regulators to probe online shopping

OFT and Trading Standards will check that retailers inform consumers of their rights 26 Nov 2007

Online shops fall short of laws

Web sweep shows a shortfall in retailers abiding by consumer protection regulations 10 Mar 2008

Regulators to probe online shopping

OFT and Trading Standards will check that retailers inform consumers of their rights 26 Nov 2007

Online shops fall short of laws

Web sweep shows a shortfall in retailers abiding by consumer protection regulations 10 Mar 2008

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Regulators to probe online shopping

OFT and Trading Standards will check that retailers inform consumers of their rights 26 Nov 2007

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