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ACM issues warnings against debt collection agencies Lootsma & Partners, Smits & Co and Inter Payment Service
ACM has issued a warning against the practices of debt collection agencies Lootsma & Partners, Deurwaarder Smits & Co and Inter Payment Service. They pressure consumers into paying bills for unjust claims.
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ACM: changes to consumer law should protect people better
The increase in the number of independent contractors and the evolution of the digital economy call for a new impetus to consumer protection law. ACM thus calls for changes to laws, so that independent contractors and consumers will be better protected.
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Debt collection agency Hendriks Incasso has adjusted its aggressive methods
Debt collection agency Hendriks Incasso has adjusted its methods. The agency has agreed to do so after discussions with ACM. From now on, the agency, when collecting debts, will deal with consumers in a careful manner.
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ACM issues warning against Incasso CC, Jacobs Bemiddeling and Herms Incasso
ACM has issued warnings against debt collection agencies Incasso CC, Jacobs Bemiddeling, and Herms Incasso, which pressure individuals to pay for unjust bills. These firms are currently active, and are exerting pressure on consumers to pay.
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Decision on objection concerning fine on Volkswagen for unfair commercial practices
ACM has disallowed the objection filed by Volkswagen AG against its fine for unfair commercial practices.
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Volkswagen is taking steps to solve consumer issues with diesel cars in the EU
Volkswagen has partially met the requirements set by the joint European regulators to resolve the problems of consumers with diesel cars with modified software.
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ACM orders Vakantiegarant to stop misleading consumers immediately
ACM has ordered Vakantiegarant to stop misleading consumers immediately. If Vakantiegarant fails to do so, the company will have to pay penalty payments.
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Insight 2018
Digitalization offers great opportunities and benefits for consumers and businesses. However, there are also risks of abuses of market power or potentially negative effects brought on by sophisticated software used on websites.
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ACM: the digital revolution offers both risks and opportunities
In its annual publication called InSight, which is presented to lawmakers, ACM outlines several consequences of the rapid digitalization of markets for ACM's regulatory efforts.
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ACM: advertised prices for second-hand cars must be clearer
ACM has launched an investigation into the advertised prices of second-hand cars. It is unclear what consumers exactly get for the displayed price.