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Online shopping and mail order problems

Online shopping and catalogue problems

  • Your rights to returning items and getting refunds when you buy from an online shop or catalogue
  • The information that online shops and catalogues must give you before you confirm an order
  • Pay by credit card for extra protection when shopping online or via catalogue

What's in this guide

Online shopping and catalogues: your rights

The laws you can use to deal with problems shopping online or with catalogues

Catalogue and online shopping complaints

Step-by-step guides for complaining about catalogue or online shopping orders

Sample online shopping complaint letters

Templates of letters you can use to complain to online shops or home shopping catalogues

Online and mail order problems: FAQs

Common questions about online shopping and home shopping