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• Strangford construction business fined for false advertising

  09/01/2012

  A Strangford construction contractor who falsely used the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and National House Building Council (NHBC) logos was today fined £750 plus £25 costs at Downpatrick Magistrates’ Court. more »

• Shoppers urged to know their rights when returning clothes

  21/12/2011

  Consumerline is urging shoppers to know their consumer rights when buying clothes for the Christmas party season or in New Year sales. more »

• Consumerline advice on Christmas shopping

  14/12/2011

  Keep your season merry by knowing your consumer rights when you go shopping. more »

• Public urged to be wary of festive scams

  07/12/2011

  As Christmas approaches, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment’s Trading Standards Service (TSS) is urging consumers to be on their guard against the top five most likely festive scams of 2011. Scams are estimated to cost consumers in Northern Ireland £100million every year. more »

• Roadside (Garages) Limited found guilty of misleading and unfair trading practices

  29/11/2011

  A Coleraine car trader who misled a consumer into paying more than the advertised price for a motor vehicle was today fined a total of £1,500 at Coleraine Magistrates’ Court. more »