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Watchdog highlights Christmas food shopping ‘scams’ in France
Pastries with palm oil, excess packaging, inflated prices…vote for the worst ‘scam’ in this food watchdog’s annual contest
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Fibre internet: Scammers exploit copper line phase-out in France
Telecoms giant Orange issues warning over fraudulent fibre-optic contracts
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Parcel frauds on increase in France: How to stay alert and avoid them
Scammers are out in force as shopping intensifies in the run up to Christmas
Investors beware solar power scams
Warning to investors that claims are full of hot air
Investors have been warned to beware offers which suggest high returns, especially of more than 5% or 6%, with the Autorité des Marchés Financiers saying higher returns mean higher risks.
The warning came after investors in wind and solar-power developments lost millions. The AMF has a helpline where people can get information from Epargne Info Service, 01 53 45 62 00