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£70bn birthday present for Faster Payments service
News Despite growth in the use of Faster Payments, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) recently warned that consumers could be losing millions with banks not moving fast enough to take up the service. On one day in March, only... [27 May 2009]
Can 'scam sweeps' clean up the internet?
News The OFT is also getting involved in an international internet sweep for scams, a programme led by the public-private sector anti-spam group, the London Action Plan and Trading Standards. In an attempt to fight back, the... [02 Feb 2006]
OFT crackdown to target online scammers
News Examples include bogus prize draws and lotteries, premium-rate prize promotions, psychic mailings and miracle health cures, according to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), which has launched the new Scams Enforcement Group. [22 Sep 2005]
419 victims not greedy or stupid, says OFT
News Haley advised scam victims to not be ashamed and contact the Citizens Advice Bureau, trading standards or the OFT. The government has proclaimed February 'scam awareness month' and is turning to the internet to help... [18 Feb 2005]
OFT checks out online supermarkets
News The OFT said in a statement: "We are examining supermarkets' pricing online. A spokeswoman for Sainsbury's said the company could not comment as it was in consultation with the OFT. Waitrose said neither... [13 Dec 2004]
OFT turns spotlight on IT services
News The newly-reorganised Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is to investigate consumer IT services and the sale of extended warranties for electrical goods. The OFT has set up a markets and policy initiatives... [03 Oct 2001]
Microsoft licences set for Fair Trading hearing
News IT director's organisation Certus has given its full backing to a campaign to haul Microsoft up in front of the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) over its licensing policy. Taylor's comments follow a public letter written by... [24 Sep 2001]
The Bloor Perspective: Oracle marches on, Oftel's dilemma and Sun storage under the microscope
Comment Oft-hell* In its most recent financial statements, Oracle reported fourth quarter earnings of $926m, or 31 cents per share. This compares favourably with expectations of 25 cents. This represents a 76 per cent growth in... [26 Aug 2000]
