Topic
consumer affairs
4 stories related to this topic, newest first.
The Guardianpolitics7 days ago
StubHub Cites FIFA App Issues After Notifying Some World Cup Fans Their Resale Tickets Were Invalid
The Guardian reported that numerous fans who purchased resold World Cup tickets on StubHub received notifications days or hours before events that the tickets did not exist. Advocates estimate thousands affected, with complaints centering on customer service and prior company pra…
japantimes.co.jppolitics12 days ago
Japan Consumer Center Reports Rise in Air Conditioner Repair Scams
The National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan issued a warning on June 23 about increasing complaints over air conditioner repairs. The center recorded 1,251 complaints in 2025, more than double the 451 logged in 2021.
The Guardianbusiness14 days ago
U.S. Consumers Report Weeks-Long Delays Resolving Pharmacy, Telecom and Appliance Issues
Guardian readers described repeated failures by automated systems and fragmented support lines that left prescriptions unfilled, fraudulent charges unresolved and appliances unrepaired.
thecanary.coworld23 days ago
Social Media Consultation Requests at Japanese Consumer Centers Reach 101,045 in 2025
Requests reached 101,045 last year, nearly double the 2021 level. People in their 50s and older made up more than half of the total.