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Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading News

Citywing - Liquidation

This is an evolving situation, but the OFT would offer the following basic advice to customers of Citywing. • If you have paid by credit card or debit card...
Monday, 13 March 2017

New scam – Telephone calls from HMRC

The OFT is warning the public about a new scam, after being contacted by concerned residents. It would appear that fraudsters purporting to be from HM Revenue...
Friday, 10 March 2017

Public Notice: Safety Notice – Various B & Q Lights

The Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading is making the public aware of a safety notice which has been issued in relation to various B & Q lights. The lights...
Tuesday, 28 February 2017

Public Notice: Safety Notice – Important Update on Hotpoint, Indesit and Creda Tumble Dryers

The Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading is making the public aware of an important update issued in relation to specific models of Hotpoint, Indesit and Creda...
Monday, 27 February 2017

Public Notice: Potential new parcel claim scam – Think before you act and don’t get caught out

The OFT is warning the public about a potential new parcel claim scam. You should contact the OFT for advice if you receive an airmail-type postcard stating...
Friday, 17 February 2017

Public Notice: AIB CI Limited – Cancellation of registration under the Moneylenders Act 1991

Notice is hereby given that the registration of AIB CI Limited under the Moneylenders Act 1991 has been cancelled at the request of the company with effect from...
Wednesday, 15 February 2017

Public Notice: Safety Notice – HP Notebook Computer Batteries

The Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading wants to make the public aware of a safety notice which has been issued in relation to HP Notebook Computer...
Friday, 27 January 2017

How to Access OFT Consumer Advice and Debt Counselling Services

The OFT would like to remind the public that, whilst it’s office is now based at Thie Slieau Whallian, St Johns,  appointments for its Consumer Advice and Debt...
Monday, 9 January 2017

Important Safety Notice: Mamas & Papas - Nembus, Aureus and Altair car seats

‘Mamas & Papas’ has identified a potential safety concern with a number of car seats that were sold through Tesco, Asda, Shop Direct and some independent...
Wednesday, 21 December 2016

Don’t Fall for Carbon Monoxide Alarm Phone Scam

Householders in the Isle of Man are being advised by the OFT to put the phone down on cold callers offering to sell them carbon monoxide alarms. The cold...
Wednesday, 21 December 2016
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