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Conmen posing as Green Deal assessors, and fake 'Beats' by Dr Dre headphones

Consumer news with Winifred Robinson. Fake 'Beats' by Dr Dre headphones, the conmen posing as Green Deal assessors, and why British tourists are steering clear of Australia.

We investigate why fake 'Beats' by Dr Dre headphones are flooding the UK market. The conmen posing as Green Deal assessors. Also, four months after the horsemeat scandal broke we discuss why horse steaks are now a must-have on some restaurant menus. We look at the demand for simple mobile phones, how DIY lessons can save you money.

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55 minutes

Chapters

  • Green Deal assessors

    Investigations into door to door sellers posing as bogus Green Deal assessors.

    Duration: 09:28

  • Australian holidays

    The Australian dollar's 28 year high means less British tourists are tripping down under.

    Duration: 06:13

  • Stupid Phones

    What's available if you want big buttons and a long battery-life from your mobile phone.

    Duration: 06:03

  • Rental Fuel

    The hire car drivers made to pay for a full tank of fuel regardless of how much they use.

    Duration: 05:40

  • DIY Lessons

    People are turning to DIY lessons as they look to save money on doing up their houses.

    Duration: 07:21

  • Horsemeat Sales

    The horsemeat scandal four months on, we look at how has it affected legitimate horsemeat

    Duration: 02:58

  • Fake Dre Headpones

    We investigate the flood of copied β€˜Beats’ headphones by Dr Dre.

    Duration: 09:19

Broadcasts

  • Thu 9 May 2013 12:00
  • Thu 9 May 2013 12:04

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