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Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading News

Businesses warned against inadequate PPE

Businesses looking to buy personal protective equipment (PPE) are being urged to check it complies with European standards, after concerns were raised in the...
Monday, 3 August 2020

Extended protection helps struggling tenants

Legislation which protected tenants facing eviction for rent arrears during the Island’s state of emergency has been extended. It means a landlord cannot evict...
Thursday, 2 July 2020

Public Notice: Sterling Private Finance Limited - Cancellation of registration under the Moneylenders Act 1991

The Isle of Man Office of Fair Training hereby gives notice that the registration under the Moneylenders Act 1991 of Sterling Private Finance Limited has...
Monday, 22 June 2020

More Indesit and Hotpoint washing machines recalled over safety concerns

Owners of Hotpoint and Indesit washing machines are being made aware that a further 21 models are being recalled due to safety concerns. The Isle of Man Office...
Monday, 4 May 2020

Island residents and businesses warned over counterfeit health care products

Businesses and consumers in the Isle of Man are urged to be vigilant against scammers selling counterfeit health care products online. According to the Isle of...
Monday, 13 April 2020

Debt Counselling Service maintained during coronavirus lockdown

Island residents who find themselves in financial difficulty are being reminded that a confidential Debt Counselling Service remains available to them. The...
Tuesday, 31 March 2020

Coronavirus scams lead to Island warning

Isle of Man residents are being warned to be vigilant after a rise in coronavirus-related scams in the UK and on the Island. According to the Office of Fair...
Tuesday, 31 March 2020

Public Notice: Quinton Private Finance Limited - Cancellation of registration under the Moneylenders Act 1991

The Isle of Man Office of Fair Training hereby gives notice that the registration under the Moneylenders Act 1991 of Quinton Private Finance Limited has expired...
Monday, 10 February 2020

Safety Notice: Important notice regarding Hotpoint and Indesit washing machines

The Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading is making the public aware of an important notice issued by Whirlpool in relation to specific models of Hotpoint and...
Monday, 23 December 2019

Householder Awareness: Cold Calling is Illegal

Visiting traders are still having to be reminded by the OFT of the laws on the Island which ban cold calling. It is illegal to cold call, either in person or on...
Friday, 8 November 2019
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