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- 2014.03.17
Drying Performance of Portable Clothes Dryers Lagging Behind - CHOICE # 449
Are portable clothes dryers the very solution to space-scarce households in drying clothes indoors in the coming rainy, humid weather? The Consumer Council has put to test a total of 5 models: 4 of these innovative clothes dryers work by generating...
- 2014.03.17
Loan Borrowers Cautioned on Terms and Pitfalls of Intermediary Service - CHOICE # 449
The Consumer Council has expressed serious concern over the improper practices of some operators in providing loan intermediary services. Consumer complaints concerning personal loans have escalated by 26% to 92 cases last year involving $9.18...
- 2014.03.17
Online Dating : Be Vigilant of Personal Data Privacy and Auto-Renewal Payment - CHOICE # 449
Online dating services are proliferating to cater to a vast market of singles looking for friendship or even a future partner in marriage. But is online dating safe? A total of 22 complaints against dating services were brought to the notice of the...
- 2014.03.14
Council Survey on Apps Reveals Excessive Personal Data Collection & Privacy Concerns
The Consumer Council has taken to task developers of instant messaging apps for excessively collecting personal data of users and lack of adequate transparency governing the use of such data.The problem of personal data privacy is one of pressing...
- 2014.02.17
After-sales Services of Home Washers/Washer-Dryers under Scrutiny - CHOICE # 448
When it comes to after-sales services of household electrical products, and in particular repair and maintenance of such durable appliances as washing machines and the like, consumers are very much at the mercy of the traders. A recent survey of the...
- 2014.02.17
Caution Urged in Life Insurance Switch - CHOICE # 448
Contemplating about switching your existing life insurance policy to a new insurance company? A life insurance policy as the name implies is a long-term commitment. Replacing it with a new policy therefore warrants the utmost of care and caution to...
- 2014.02.17
CHOICE # 448
After-sales Services of Home Washers/Washer-Dryers under Scrutiny Concern over Manufacturers' Claims in Dehumidifier Capacity Caution Urged in Life Insurance Switch Learner Drivers Taken for a Ride Study Uncovers Many Nutrition Label not...
- 2014.02.17
Concern over Manufacturers' Claims in Dehumidifier Capacity - CHOICE # 448
Some manufacturers of dehumidifiers have been found to consistently use double sets of testing conditions in an apparent tactic to boost their dehumidifying capacity claims. One set of condition is the manufacturers' own set of condition in their...