Over 60 percent of British consumers who didn't receive goods or services they paid for in advance had shopped online, says Consumer Focus.
According to the consumer group, just under two million Brits have paid for goods or services which have never materialized after suppliers went into liquidation as a result of the recession. Research by the group revealed that the average loss per customer is US$400 (£242).
The electrical goods, music and small entertainment sectors were the worst performing, each accounting for 15 percent of all losses. They were closely followed by fashion and clothes, which made up 12 percent of paid-for purchases that have never materialized.
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According to the consumer group, just under two million Brits have paid for goods or services which have never materialized after suppliers went into liquidation as a result of the recession. Research by the group revealed that the average loss per customer is US$400 (£242).The electrical goods, music and small entertainment sectors were the worst performing, each accounting for 15 percent of all losses. They were closely followed by fashion and clothes, which made up 12 percent of paid-for purchases that have never materialized.
More: http://pcworld.com/article/170272/