Attention: A fake SMS message about a fake parcel delivery is currently doing the rounds among Austrian Android smartphones. If you click on the link it contains, spy software will be installed on your mobile phone!
Corona scams on the net and in email inboxes. Crises cause confusion and usually attract scammers. Here is an overview of the current Corona-related scams
Room price manipulation in Australia: On the comparison platform Trivago, Australian customers were not suggested the cheapest hotel rooms but search results with the highest profits were issued for the platform.
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10.05.2019 / Trip to Cyprus for one Euro
17.04.2019 / "Rammbock": Overdosed agent
25.03.2019 / Old claims of Exilium Finanz
06.03.2019 / High costs, bad service
23.03.2018 / Automatic contract extension
10.09.2018 / How to find good services
13.08.2018 / Copyright infringement on kinox.to
28.05.2018 / Suspiciously cheap
Streaming platforms that offer movies for a cheap price or even for free, are very attractive for consumers. Unfortunately, there are many providers who are dubious and threaten their customers with reminders and execution. The argument: The test phase of their subscription allegedly turned into a long-term, fee-based contract. This practice is unlawful. We explain what you can do in this situation.
12.03.2018 / Alleged copyright infringements
06.03.2018 / Attachment contains malware
23.02.2018 / ESTA, Visa und Co.
21.02.2018 / Risky trend crypto currency
30.01.2018 / Problems with Exilium Finanz
07.11.2017 / New video by the ECC-Net
https://www.arbeiterkammer.at/ueberuns/datenundfakten/Beratungserfolge/konsumentenschutz/Online-Datingboersen.html18.09.2017 / What consumers can do now
07.08.2017 / Alleged annual subscription
18.08.2017 / Allegedly from German law firm
06.06.2017 / AK warns against alleged Ponzi scheme
15.05.2017 / Logistics provider for car purchases
Experiencing the favourite singer live, travelling to a musical in London or Hamburg, being at a soccer game with Messi - fulfilling such dreams is often only a mouse click away. There are many ticket shops in the web, but how can you avoid overpricing or fraud?
21.03.2017 / Success for VKI lawsuit
The internet is full of promising offers. Onlineshops outdo each other with cheap prices and discount campaigns. It can be hard to distinguish which trader is trustworthy and which is not. Our ECC-Net has some tips on how you can avoid traps and fakes.
28.02.2017 / Shop with alleged branded goods
13.02.2017 / "Maps-Routenplaner" threatens with execution
There is always a lot to be considered when you purchase an animal. Even more so, if you decide to get it from a breeder or animal protection organisation abroad. The ECC has all important information for you.
28.11.2016 / Automatic contract extension
The risks of shopping online are widely known. However, if I order something from a well established website like Amazon, nothing can happen, right..? Unfortunately, wrong.
When it gets colder outside and you make yourself comfortable at home, the wish for a partner might become especially great. Thanks to the vast number of online portals, you can start the search for love right from your couch. Unfortunately, there are some black sheep among the providers. The ECC has the most important tips for you.
26.09.2016 / More than 40 million articles detained
Warning: Reminders regarding copyright infringements are a fraud trying to rip off frightened consumers
29.08.2016 / Surprising subscription contract with third-party provider
16.08.2016 / Information by ECC Germany and Austria
The door is closed, nerves are on edge and the locksmith service that the search engine proposes on top of the list promises prompt help. Many Austrian consumers who faced this or a likely situation commissioned shady fitters from the neighbouring country. The European Consumer Centres Germany and Austria together warn against fraudulent locksmith services.
08.08.2016 / Dateformore and daily-date
You want to buy a new car and found a great offer online? The seller is in Germany and you are not sure whether this is a good idea?
25.04.2016 / Toys and clothing on top of the list
14.12.2015 / Tips for ticket purchase
16.11.2015 / Test products and win
04.08.2015 / Fraudulent offer for users
22.07.2015 / New app by ECC Germany
By clicking on „accept“, you explicitly consent to transfer data to the USA. Caution: The US does not ensure an comparable adequate level of protection like the EU. Due to surveillance laws such as FISA 702, Youtube (Google Inc) is obliged to hand over your personal data to US authorities. There is no adequacy decision of the European Commission for the transfer of data to the USA. Furthermore, Youtube (Google Inc) cannot offer appropriate safeguards for compliance with an adequate level of protection comparable to that of the EU. Hence, in the US you do not have enforceable data subject rights and effective legal remedies that are equivalent to the level of protection guaranteed within the EU.
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