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BBC NewsNews report · Oct 14, 12:09 PM
Wayfair among firms fined millions for misleading sales tactics
The Competition and Markets Authority has fined Wayfair, Appliances Direct, and Gold's Gym £6m in total.
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Wayfair among firms fined millions for misleading sales tactics
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What happened The Competition and Markets Authority has fined Wayfair, Appliances Direct, and Gold's Gym £6m in total.
The headline split The left frames it as "Wayfair among firms fined millions for ripping off customers with misleading sales tactics". The center frames it as "Wayfair among firms fined millions for misleading sales tactics".
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The IndependentNews report · Oct 14, 11:26 AM
Wayfair among firms fined millions for ripping off customers with misleading sales tactics
Under consumer law, businesses must show customers the total price, including any mandatory fees, clearly and from the outset
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