Rocio Concha

Director of Policy and Advocacy, and Chief Economist

Latest articles from Rocio

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OPINION: Scam ads are a scourge. Here’s how to clamp down on them

For years, Which? has warned readers to be vigilant online. Never click suspicious links. Be wary of cold callers asking for money. Double-check retailers before buying products. Don't trust ‘celebrity-backed’ investment opportunities that seem too good to be true

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OPINION: Why Which? submitted an insurance super-complaint

Rocio Concha, director of policy and advocacy at Which?, explains why the consumer watchdog launched an insurance super-complaint in response to persistent failures in claims handling and inadequate regulatory action and argues the system meant to protect customers urgently needs reform

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OPINION: How can we hit back at the ticketing touts?

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OPINION: How can Booking.com clean up its act on scams?

A serious question is being asked of Booking.com, a major player in the holiday business - is it doing enough to protect consumers

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OPINION: How can the government ensure the digital telecare switchover happens safely?

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OPINION: How do we take the fight back to crooks, conmen and cowboy builders?

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OPINION: How do we ensure the insurance market works for consumers?

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OPINION: How can consumers trust companies’ eco claims?

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OPINION: We found other couples at our holiday home in a booking.com scam - what can we do?

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OPINION: How do I avoid being ripped off for concert tickets?

Oasis fans may look back in anger, but regulatory intervention offers hope on dodgy ticket pricing practices

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OPINION: Bad weather damaged our home, but our claim was rejected. What can we do?

Our house was damaged by bad weather, but our insurer told us its definition of a storm had not been met and rejected our claim

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OPINION: My online 'eco plug' turned out to be illegal and unsafe - what can I do?

I bought an ‘energy saving plug’ online - not only did it do nothing of the sort, it turned out to be illegal and potentially unsafe. How can we avoid dangerous products online

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OPINION: How do we fight back against the flood of fake goods?

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OPINION: I was scammed via an online advert. Is there a way to prevent these popping up?

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OPINION: We love our dog but the vet bills are mounting - how can we get a better deal?

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OPINION: I have fallen victim to a dodgy offer – can firms be stopped from doing this?

Calls for action after watchdog warns some prices are ‘misleading’ shoppers about the value of a product and the savings they could make

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OPINION: FCA handed 170,000-strong petition to fix insurance failings

Rocio Concha, director of policy and advocacy at Which?, explains why she went to the Financial Conduct Authority’s offices today and handed in a petition, signed by more than 170,000 people, calling on the regulator to get a stronger grip of a market that isn’t working as intended

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OPINION: The government’s fraud strategy must bring all sectors together

If the government's fraud strategy is to be successful, it must bring together all sectors to stay one step ahead of scammers

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OPINION: Haggling on car insurance can lead to hefty reductions. But how fair is it?

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OPINION: The international fightback against dangerous products sold online

After years of campaigning, Director of Policy and Advocacy at Which?, Rocio Concha, explains why now is a crucial turning point for the regulation of online marketplaces

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