• Change your PayPal password straight away. And do the same for any other accounts where you’ve used the same login details. 
• Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) for added security. 

• Check your recent transactions and account settings for anything suspicious. 

• Be alert to phishing emails or texts pretending to be from PayPal. 

According to the legal action, Amazon abused its dominant position in the UK e-commerce market by: 

• Giving more prominence to Amazon’s own products in search results and the Buy Box, making it harder for independent sellers to compete. 

• Favouring sellers using Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA) over those using independent logistics providers, even when their offers were competitive. 

• Steering shoppers away from rival marketplaces by using algorithms and recommendations that directed customers towards Amazon’s own listings, reducing visibility for competitors and limiting consumer choice. 

These alleged practices are said to have harmed thousands of UK-based businesses by restricting competition and reducing profits.  

Earlier this month, the FCA announced plans to set up a compensation scheme for people who were charged unfair commission when taking out car finance – particularly in cases where dealers received higher payouts for arranging higher interest loans. This practice, known as Discretionary Commission Arrangements (DCAs), was banned in 2021. 

The announcement came shortly after a Supreme Court ruling limited some types of legal claims but left the door open for payouts under an FCA-led redress scheme. 

You can find out more about what happened here.  

Although the FCA has confirmed the scheme is in development, it hasn’t launched yet. A six-week consultation will run later this year, and if approved, payouts could begin in 2026. Most are expected to be under £950, though some may be higher depending on the agreement. 

The claim alleges that Amazon abused its dominant position in the UK e-commerce market by engaging in practices that gave it, and certain sellers, an unfair advantage over others. These include: 

• Giving more prominence to Amazon’s own products in search results and the Buy Box, making it harder for independent sellers to compete. 

• Favouring sellers using Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA) over those using independent logistics providers, even when their offers were competitive. 

• Steering shoppers away from rival marketplaces by using algorithms and recommendations that directed customers towards Amazon’s own listings, reducing visibility for competitors and limiting consumer choice. 

You might think you’d never fall for an app scam. But these days, fraudsters are creating apps that look and feel completely legitimate. Some even clone trusted brands or use AI tools to generate fake reviews, deepfake profiles, and convincing customer service chatbots. 

And with more people than ever relying on apps to manage their finances or connect socially, the risk is real. Scammers know how to manipulate emotion and urgency – especially during tough economic times. 

An opt-out collective claim is a type of legal action where everyone who meets the eligibility criteria is automatically included – unless they choose to opt out.  

You don’t usually need to take immediate action to be part of the claim. However, in some cases you may still need to register or confirm your details later on to make sure you can receive any compensation if the case is successful. 

 Opt-out claims are designed to make it easier for large groups of people to take on powerful companies, especially when the individual amounts involved are relatively small but the total adds up to a significant loss for consumers. 

It all comes down to price parity clauses. These are contract terms that stop hotels and B&Bs from offering lower prices or better availability on their own websites (or anywhere else) than they do on Booking.com. 

The B&BA argues that this practice blocks fair competition, pushes up prices across the board, and hits consumers in the pocket. They also say it lets Booking.com charge “unlawfully high” commissions while keeping smaller businesses tied into restrictive agreements. 

Because most people don’t scroll. They don’t compare. They just click. 

When only one seller appears by default – and that seller may not always be the cheapest – shoppers can unknowingly spend more than they need to. This isn’t about occasional price differences either.  

A recent expert review estimated that UK consumers have been overcharged by more than £1 billion as a result of how the Buy Box operates. 

A serious data breach at the UK Ministry of Defence exposed the personal details of hundreds of Afghan interpreters and their families. Sensitive information was accidentally shared via email, potentially putting lives at risk.