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AirBnB is a popular website through which users can rent out their homes, or parts of it, to others. Consumers […]

The Consumer Ombudsman has in 2015 taken action against several online subscription traps, which through advertising of “free” trial packages […]

The six Nordic Consumer Ombudsmen gathered in Oslo June 15–16 to discuss, amongst other topics, problems concerning hidden advertising. All […]

In total, the Consumer Ombudsman received 11 395 written complaints and inquiries in 2014. Compared to 2013 numbers, that is an […]

Have you been offered a trial package for a free dieting supplement or health foods online or via a telemarketer? […]

The Consumer Ombudsman will focus on the areas of highest financial importance for the consumers. In 2015 we will therefore […]

– Consumers have the right to know when they’re being exposed to advertising, and hidden advertising is forbidden by Norwegian […]

Internet access is increasingly becoming a requirement for taking part in society. More and more consumers are replacing traditional linear […]

Europe’s “app economy” is booming. It employs over 1 million people and is expected to be worth €63bn in the […]