Consumer advice

If you are looking for help as a consumer, contact the government funded consumer advice service Consumer Direct, the telephone and online advice service operated by the Office of Fair Trading. It provides clear, practical, advice on a wide range of consumer issues. The advice given is free and you can call as many times as you need to.

The website also gives information on:

  • how to avoid scams
  • how to find trustworthy businesses to deal with.

Call Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or visit the Consumer Direct section of the Directgov website (external link). The helpline is open Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.


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