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Mobility aids scams threaten elderly says OFT
Elderly and disabled people face risks from unscrupulous traders offering stair lifts and other mobility aids on the doorstep, a watchdog is warning. The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is promising to try to stamp out unfair sales practices, by removing credit licences and encouraging trading standards officers to prosecute. The watchdog said it had received thousands of complaints. Buyers can pay 50% more than High Street prices on the doorstep. Some have overpaid by hundreds or even thousands of....Read more on this morning story---> BBC News - Mobility aids scams threaten elderly says OFTYou must be logged in to post a comment.
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