Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading News
Gas customers told ‘don’t suffer in silence’ over billing issues
Gas customers faced with unexpected bills should not 'suffer in silence', the Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has urged.
The watchdog has received...
Friday, 21 April 2023
Office of Fair Trading supports Debt Awareness Week
Debt Awareness Week is an annual campaign run by the UK charity StepChange that aims to put problem debt on the agenda.
The focus for this year’s campaign is...
Tuesday, 28 March 2023
Office of Fair Trading in contact with Isle of Man Energy over billing issues
The Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is assuring gas customers that it has been working proactively with Isle of Man Energy and the Communications and...
Wednesday, 18 January 2023
People asked to check toys are safe for children
The OFT is reiterating advice concerning the safety of toys.
People are being reminded to check toys are safe for children by looking at the safety standard...
Tuesday, 13 December 2022
Product Safety Notice Update– Glen Dimplex Home Appliances (GDHA) gas grills
The Office of Fair Trading would like to make consumers aware of an update to the safety warning for the use of gas grills on certain Belling, Stoves and New...
Tuesday, 13 December 2022
Public warned to be aware of rogue traders
Householders are being urged not to employ traders who call at their property to tout for work without an appointment, which is illegal in the Isle of Man.
The...
Tuesday, 22 November 2022
Monthly Advance Loans Limited - Cancellation of Moneylenders registration under the Moneylenders Act 1991
The Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading hereby gives notice that the registration of Monthly Advance Loans Limited under the Moneylenders Act 1991 expired on 24...
Thursday, 10 November 2022
Rogue trader reports lead to OFT warning
People are urged not to use rogue traders who illegally cold call and tout for work, after the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) received a number of cowboy builder...
Tuesday, 11 October 2022
Drink measure changes to come into effect this month
The hospitality industry is reminded that significant changes to the legal measures of some alcoholic drinks, served on licensed premises, will come into...
Wednesday, 7 September 2022
Isle of Man OFT warns of safety issue on some gas cookers
A safety warning has been issued to consumers who have recently bought a gas cooker or stove made by Glen Dimplex Home Appliances (GDHA) Limited.
The Isle of...
Thursday, 25 August 2022
