Fining errant corporations is welcome - but when consumers are also getting shaken down on their local high street, it's time for a new and boisterous approach, says Guardian Opinion assistant editor Jason Okundaye ...
In the UK, these scams have become an epidemic, rising 147% between January and March, compared with the same time last year. Why are they suddenly so common? And what can you do if you're charged thousands for a quick, easy job?
I've been asked to put away the dog bed - and even my shower gel. Surely prospective buyers should know that I'll take all my mess with me when I leave, writes Zoe Williams ...