36% of people reporting price hikes forced to overpay for essential hygiene and medical products
We've had nearly 1,500 entries to our price gouging reporting tool, including inflated prices on Amazon, Chemist-4-u, eBay, UK meds and in local stores.
More than 100,000 wireless security cameras in the UK at risk of being hacked
More than 100,000 indoor surveillance cameras in UK homes, including popular marketplace brands ieGeek, Accfly and SV3C, could be easily hacked, allowing someone to spy on your home.
Fake reviews make consumers more than twice as likely to choose poor-quality products
Over the past two years, Which? research into fake reviews has discovered how unscrupulous sellers are able to ‘game’ online platforms to misrepresent products and services. In a one of...
Five unusual ways to stay fit at home
With lockdown measures still in place, a trip to the gym for a workout isn't an option. But there are plenty of fun and engaging ways to burn calories, even if you don't have the 'proper' exercise equipment.
Price-gougers selling Covid-19 essentials for at least double the typical price
Which? has uncovered hundreds of listings from some third-party sellers seeking to profiteer by selling essentials at inflated prices across online marketplaces, along with evidence that thousands have been sold....
Banned foods and drinks aimed at children listed for sale on Amazon
A Which? investigation shows that online marketplaces are failing to protect their customers' safety by selling food and drinks that are banned and unsafe.
Price-gouging still rife on marketplaces amidst coronavirus
Since we first reported the issue to eBay and Amazon, Which? member feedback and our own research shows that far more needs to be done to combat opportunistic sellers.
eBay and Amazon failing to prevent sellers profiteering during coronavirus crisis
We've uncovered a raft of essential items being sold at inflated prices on Amazon and eBay, from soap to baby formula. We're calling on marketplaces to bring in stricter controls to tackle profiteering during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dangerous child car seats sold via Amazon flagged by BBC Panorama
BBC Panorama has discovered potentially dangerous child car seats on sale on Amazon's UK store. The issue has been raised with Amazon, who says they have now been removed from sale. We've previously flagged the dangers of these fabric car seats, once dubbed 'killer car seats', in investigations in 2014, 2017 and 2019.
Amazon ‘betraying trust’ of millions of consumers with flawed Amazon’s Choice endorsement
Millions of Amazon customers are at risk of being duped by unscrupulous sellers gaming the Amazon’s Choice endorsement, new research from Which? reveals. Our exclusive investigation shows the Amazon’s Choice...