Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading News
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
Safety Notice: B&Q – Cooke & Lewis – Freestanding Dishwasher
The Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading is making the public aware of an important safety notice concerning the Cooke & Lewis - Freestanding Slimline White...
Tuesday, 22 October 2019
Waterman Capital (Subsidiary 108) Limited - Cancellation of registration under the Moneylenders Act 1991
The Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading hereby gives notice that the registration under the Moneylenders Act 1991 of Waterman Capital (Subsidiary 108) Limited...
Wednesday, 16 October 2019
Householder awareness: cold calling is illegal
The Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading is advising householders not to employ traders who make unsolicited visits to their homes offering to do home...
Wednesday, 11 September 2019
Insurance Telephone Scam
The OFT has been made aware of a telephone scam, with callers alleging to be from an insurance company representing the UK government.
The caller claims that...
Friday, 6 September 2019
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2019
The OFT would like to remind the public that the consultation on new Regulations closes on 15 September 2019.
Our aim with the Regulations is to provide...
Thursday, 29 August 2019
Public Warning: Product Recall Notice – Important Update on Hotpoint, Indesit, Creda, Swan and Proline 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, Creda, Swan...
Friday, 23 August 2019
Public Notice: Safety Notice – iconBIT Mekotron 6 Hoverboard HB-0060 sold at Currys
The Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading is making the public aware of a safety notice which has been issued in relation to the iconBIT Mekotron 6 Hoverboard...
Wednesday, 17 July 2019
Public Notice: Safety Notice – Jack Wills Mug and Socks Gift Sets sold at Boots
The Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading is making the public aware of a safety notice which has been issued in relation to Jack Wills Mug and Socks gift sets...
Tuesday, 16 July 2019
Important Safety Notice: AC Wall Plug Adaptors/Apple World Travel Adaptor Kits
The Office of Fair Trading is making the public aware of an important safety notice concerning plug adaptors shipped with Mac and certain iOS devices between...
Wednesday, 8 May 2019