Online Shopping Uk – Legal Protection

With online shopping UK figures showing a dramatic recovery from the dotcom crash of 2000 and about 90% of consumers planning to shop at Christmas , it is important for shoppers to know their rights when buying online.

It is vital to remember that when you are buying online, you have the same rights as when you are buying in a corner shop.

Here are some of the sites where you can get legal advice and protection when a purchase goes wrong.

Trading Standards Consumer Complaints www.consumercomplaints.org.uk This is a site where you can make a complaint about a company or request advice.

So, if you are looking for a shopping site check out the Office of Fair Trading first.