OFT chairman urges shoppers to buy local
Buying local offers increased protection against rogue traders.
That's the message from the chairman of the Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading.
Part of the organisation's role includes trading standards, ensuring consumers' rights are protected.
Martyn Perkins MHK says online shopping can cause issues when things go wrong:
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