Press releases and activities organized by CEC Spain to promote consumer awareness.
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Everything you need to know if you have paid online and have been the victim of a fraudulent website
In the case of fraud, it is the responsibility of the State Security Forces and Corps, as well as the Judges and Courts of Justice to investigate and resolve the facts.
Using a bank card in a country with a different currency can lead to currency exchange charges
The bank may charge currency exchange fees when using the card to pay in shops or to withdraw money from an ATM.
ECC-Spain's recommendations for saving on "back to school" purchases
The European Consumer Centre in Spain (ECC-Spain) recommends responsible consumption and avoiding quick microcredits in order to avoid over-indebtedness.
Ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans from 2035 in the EU
All new vehicles sold from 2035 onwards in the EU must be zero-emission vehicles.
Online purchases exceeded 72 billion euros in 2022, 25% more than the previous year
Travel agencies and tour operators, the sectors of activity with the highest revenues with 7.0% of total turnover, clothing with 6.9% and air transport with 5.0%.