Popular Articles
Consumer
20.04.2026
What New Rules on Fake Reviews Mean for Online Shoppers
Fake reviews used to feel like background noise online. A few suspicious five-star ratings, a vague testimonial, maybe a product photo that looked stolen from another listing. Regulators are starting to treat the problem differently now. New rules from the Federal Trade Commission target paid reviews, hidden incentives, fake followers, and review suppression tactics that shape what shoppers see before they spend money.
Consumer
19.04.2026
What the Crackdown on Hidden Checkout Fees Means for Shoppers
Hidden checkout fees used to appear at the last possible second — after you picked seats, entered your card number, and mentally agreed to the purchase. Regulators are starting to crack down on that practice across ticketing, travel, banking, and food delivery apps. For shoppers, the shift could mean fewer surprise charges and easier price comparisons, though many companies are already testing new ways to keep totals looking smaller than they really are.
Consumer
06.04.2026
Why "Limited Stock" Warnings Are Everywhere
Retailers learned something uncomfortable during the pandemic: people buy faster when they think products might disappear. Since then, “limited stock” warnings have spread across fashion sites, airline apps, hotel bookings, food delivery platforms, and even digital subscriptions. Some alerts reflect real inventory pressure. Others are carefully tuned psychological nudges designed to speed up decisions before shoppers stop to compare prices, read reviews, or simply walk away.
Consumer
03.04.2026
Your Rights When a Package Goes Missing Just Changed
Missing packages used to end with a shrug and a customer service loop. Now carriers, retailers, and payment companies face tighter pressure around refunds, delivery proof, and dispute handling. If you shop online even a few times a month, the new rules change how quickly you can recover money, who carries responsibility, and what evidence actually matters when a box disappears between a warehouse scan and your front porch.