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  • Real stories, real help: Marking 30 years the Jersey Consumer Council way

    When we started planning how to mark the Jersey Consumer Council’s 30th anniversary, we faced a choice. We could have done what many organisations do at such milestones: host a dinner, raise a glass, and look back fondly at our achievements.

  • A fair for the people

    This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Jersey Consumer Council – three decades spent standing up for Islanders, challenging unfairness, and giving consumers a voice. It’s a milestone we're proud of, but rather than throwing a party to celebrate ourselves, we asked a simple question: how can we give something back?

  • Encouraging young people to shop around

    Did you know that in a recent survey of young people in Jersey, “cheaper housing and food” was listed as one of their top priorities? 


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Price Comparisons

  • Comparing the cost of sun cream in Jersey

    As summer temperatures rise, so does demand for sun cream — but how much should you be paying to protect your skin?

  • Lunch meal deals: where’s the best value?

    If you are someone who tends to buy their lunch each day in town, and like the idea of a meal deal, then you could save £300 a year depending upon where you are grabbing your food.

  • Price survey: “99” ice creams

    Islanders may want to check their loose change before heading to the beach for a summer treat, as the price of a traditional “99” ice creams varies by as much as £1.50 depending on where they’re bought.


Scams

  • Beware of travel scams

    Thinking about a summer holiday? Looking for a last-minute deal? Planning a city break? Travel scams have been prevalent over the past few years, so be careful when booking anything online.

  • Unsolicited parcels? It could be a brushing scam

    Have you ever received a parcel you didn’t order? Recently, we were contacted by a consumer who had received several parcels from Amazon that he hadn’t ordered, and he didn’t know what to do. We discovered that it was most likely that he has been the victim of a brushing scam.  

  • Now is the time to make sure you're secure online

    The recent national cyber attacks on Marks and Spencer and the Coop have resulted in empty shelves in some of Jersey’s supermarkets in recent weeks. However, while the lack of food has caused issues for Islanders, in the UK customers have been told that the attackers gained access to their personal data, including contact details, date of birth, and online order history.


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