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ACCC orders ticket reseller Viagogo to pay $7m fine for misleading consumers – The Guardian
Business practices were ‘unacceptable’ and penalty is warning to others that they are subject to Australian law, consumer watchdog says
Ticket reseller Viagogo has been ordered to pay a penalty of $7m for misleading consumers.
In proceedings brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), the federal court found the Swiss-based company had made false and misleading representations when reselling tickets to live music and sports events.
It broke the law by claiming it was the official ticket seller to particular events and that certain tickets were about to sell out.
It would also add significant fees to …
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