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Buying a product, booking accommodation or renting a vehicle online has become common practice. But do you always know who you are entering into a contract with and what your rights are if something goes wrong?<\/p>\n

The European Consumer Centre Luxembourg (ECC Luxembourg) has published a new information sheet on purchases and bookings made via online platforms.<\/p>\n

It provides practical advice on what to check before making a payment: the identity of the seller, their status (trader or private individual), any additional fees, cancellation policies and the protection offered by some platforms if something goes wrong.<\/p>\n

Read our new information sheet<\/a> to find out what to look out for before buying or booking via an online platform.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Buying a product, booking accommodation or renting a vehicle online has become common practice. But do you always know who you are entering into a contract with and what your rights are if something goes wrong? 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