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Key Points

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New rules protect shoppers on the internet.

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Fake or hidden ads must be labeled.

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Price drops must show old and new prices.

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Tricky designs that mislead shoppers are banned.

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Shoppers can complain and get copies of their complaints.

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Summary

Shops must show the real price before and after a discount.

Ads that look like regular results must be marked clearly.

Websites cannot trick you with sneaky designs called dark patterns.

If you have a problem, you can get help from the national consumer helpline.

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New Words to Learn

9 words
consumer
someone who buys things
transparency
being clear and open
grievance
a complaint
sponsored listings
ads that pay to appear in search results
dark patterns
tricky designs that try to fool you
certificate
a paper that shows a rule was followed
bundled fees
extra charges added together
importer
the person or company that brings a product from another country
origin
where something comes from
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