So-called ‘subscription traps’ are where consumers are misled into signing up for a subscription through a “free trial” or reduced price offer. Individuals could save on average £14 per month for each unwanted subscription they were able to leave earlier, it said. Tom MacInnes, director of policy at Citizens Advice, said: “We’ve been raising the alarm for a long time on subscription traps exploiting consumers. “Subscription traps are just one way we’re seeing online sales trick people into parting with their money. director of policy and advocacy Rocio Concha said: “Subscriptions can be a convenient way for consumers to receive products and services, but in recent years many consumers have been trapped in unwanted subscriptions.

Source: The Herald November 18, 2024 16:00 UTC