The number of complaints received by the Hungarian Competition Authority has increased significantly
In a situation like this, it is extremely important for consumers to be aware of what they are buying, he added. As he said, the GVH drew consumers’ attention to the pitfalls of online shopping already in March, and advertisers were also reminded of the rules of legal advertising. Misleading, extreme advertisements about the coronavirus have appeared recently, but there have also been complaints in connecrion with buying food supplements and booking accommodations online, he said. The agency is currently pursuing four lawsuits against website operators for unfair commercial practices. (MTI)
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