Many Taxi passengers feel unsafe
Many Norwegian Taxi passengers feel unsafe Every fourth Norwegian has felt unsafe in a taxi, according to a survey from the Consumer Council. Even more…
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Consumer Council report power price confusion
The service, strømpris.no, received 15,000 new users last week said the Consumer Council, warning people against ‘lure’ (baiting) prices. The Consumer Council told VG newspaper…
CokeTV felled by the MFU
Coca-Cola felled by the MFU for CokeTV CokeTV uses instruments that particularly appeal to children. The MFU (the Professional Committee for the Food Industry…
Norwegians want a craftsman contract
Norwegians want a craftsman contract – too complicated It can quickly become troublesome when you want to refurbish or build something without a proper contract. But…
The Consumer Council warns against energy drinks among young people
Half of children and young people drink energy drinks, and nearly half of these have experienced side effects due to energy drinks according to a…
Consumer Council critical to visa assistance
The Consumer Council critical to visa assistance Several private companies offer Norwegians assistance in applying for a visa to the United States of America and…
Consumer Council wants ban on credit card bonuses
The Consumer Council believes bonus plans for air travel and other credit card discounts stimulate more debt collection. They therefore want a ban on the…
The Consumer Council cuts DNB demand by 235 million
The Consumer Council cuts DNB demand by 235 million The Consumer Council has reduced the claim against DNB to NOK 454 million in the appeal…
The Consumer Council wants interest rate curb on consumer loans
Foreign online banks now offer what are called ‘express loans’ in the Norwegian market, loans with annual interest rates exceeding 1,000%. Jorge Jensen, CFO…
Consumer Council says Norwegians complain mostly about the car, banking and housing
Norwegian consumers make most complaints about their cars, banking, and housing. The Consumer Organizations that receive complaints include the Consumer Council, the Consumer Ombudsman, the…
The Consumer Council considers lawsuit against rising Oslo rubbish collection charges
The Consumer Council thinks it is arrogant for Oslo, and the Sanitation Department to send citizens an extra bill for private rubbish collection. The case…
Now you can check your pension
You save for retirement? Then check the fees on your pension savings, says the Consumer Council. Annually, Norwegian consumers pay 300 million in fees. But…
Consumer Council: – Illegal payment practices in hospitals
Patients in hospitals who refused to pay with cash in hospital received an invoice with high fees. This practice is illegal, according to the Consumer…
Consumer Council recommends filling the tank on Thursdays
Many Norwegians know that it is cheaper to refuel as Sunday turns to Monday, but Thursday mornings have become a drivers’ blind spot, according to…
Consumer Council: “Remember gift receipts for Christmas presents”
The shops are often fair about exchanges, but the Consumer Council reminds us that there is no formal “Exchange Policy”. For gifts purchased online in…
Quick consumer loans may be prohibited
Norwegians consumer debt has almost doubled in eight years. A report the government has ordered, concludes that it may be prohibited to promote “simple, easy…
Asker municipality delivers best services, says Consumer Council
Large municipalities deliver the best information and service to citizens, says the Consumer Council. For several years, the Consumer Council compared Norwegian municipalities and what…
Consumer Council says 5,000 may demand money from Norwegian
5,000 passengers can claim money back from Norwegian airlines, said The Consumer Council – which agrees with the airline that around 20 of the cancellations…
Most common questions for Consumer Council are questions about used cars
So far this year, the Consumer Council has received 35,468 inquiries from consumers. On the top of the list, are inquiries from those who fear…
The Consumer Council warns against bankrupt travel agency
The Consumer Council asks Norwegians who have bought package tours with the now bankrupt Spanish agency Lowcost Travel Group, to contact them. If you have…