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Consumer Complaints Surge in 2026 | Cork News
Consumer complaints surged in 2026, with over 22,000 calls to the CCPC helpline—up 10% from last year. Faulty goods, pricing tricks, and broken deals dominated, especially in cars, utilities, and home repairs. Utilities and fuel complaints skyrocketed by 248%, while online shopping issues jumped 34%. Consumers are turning to the CCPC’s tools for help, and while 38% got their problems resolved—with many getting refunds—the rest are stuck in endless back-and-forth, often contacting sellers five or more times. Many car and home repair cases are blocked from small claims court due to low limits…
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