Subscription trap: "WhatsApp Gold"
04.08.2015 / Fraudulent offer for users
Scams
All articles on the topic
Well informed on European streets
22.07.2015 / New app by ECC Germany
New claims regarding Exklusiv Touristik
06.05.2015 / Slovakian law firm sends reminders to consumers
MPC-Hollandfonds 51 insolvent
13.04.2015 / VKI represents affected consumers
Reminders of Justorat Inkasso
17.03.2015 / Allegedly on behalf of German/Austrian association of lotteries, gambling and magazine subscription
Shopping for brands when travelling
ECC Austria explains what consumers should keep in mind when a trader walks by at the beach.
Fraud in cross-border e-commerce
A new report has shown that consumers increasingly encounter fraud when making cross-border purchases online.
Reminders of Europa Inkasso GmbH / Collect Inkasso GmbH
03.12.2014 / Many consumers currently turn to ECC Austria because they received reminders from a German debt collection agency.
Fake reminders
30.10.2014 / Consumers drew the attention of ECC Austria to fake reminders which are currently in circulation.
Millions of counterfeit goods seized
Over 1.2 million counterfeit products and 130 million cigarettes – this is the respectable record of a large scale operation of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) in cooperation with many international partners.
Tickets for the Eurovision Song Contest 2015
02.09.2014 / Beware of fraudulent offers
Caution with suspicious rental bargains
Dubious offers on Internet platforms
Warning against online subscription traps
11.07.2014 / "Pable Domainverwaltung", with a service center in Vienna.
Suspicious key services
Many key services promote their work online or appear in phone books which makes it difficult to distinguish between professional and dubious providers. It is therefore very important to know what to take into consideration when choosing a key service.
Foul play with lotteries
Contract traps of shady providers
Counterfeit bills
20.05.2014 / Regrettably this article is only available in German.
Fake reminders of law office Zajonc & Ruck
10.03.2014 / Many consumers get mails from alleged lawyers Zajonc and Ruck. They accuse them of copyright violations on YouTube.
"High Class Forderungsservice"
30.01.2014 / Many consumers in Austria currently receive mails from "HCFS" ("High Class Forderungsservice").
Fake mails in circulation
06.11.2013 / ECC Austria knows what to do.
Expensive trial memberships
ECC Austria advises to be cautious when it comes to "free" offers at fairs.
Cybercrime
A new brochure of the ECC-Net and VKI.
Fraudulent mails in circulation
25.01.2013 / Regrettably this article is only available in German.
Advice for buyers
What you should consider before shopping online
Thank you for your order!
Regrettably this article is only available in German.
BR Consultance Alfaz S.L. and Empresa Minera AG
Regrettably this article is only available in German.
The car does not exist
The mentioned sellers never advertised this car.
Visiting customs
Product piracy - mistake does not prevent from penalty.
Selling counterfeit branded goods
What online sellers should consider.
Selling original branded products
What online sellers should consider.
Buying animals online
Beware of fraudsters!
Beware of trustees!
On a well-known German website for used cars Matthias discovered a Ford Galaxy and expressed his interest. Immediately Mr. "Victor" sent him an e-mail from England.
GMX, 1&1 Mail&Media GmbH
Illegal clauses and practices have to stop.
Buying concert tickets online
Fraudulent offers for tickets on the Internet.
Counterfeit UGG boots
Fake websites
