Watchdog: The Consumer Survival Guide

The definitive guide on how to sidestep pitfalls in all areas of life from BBC presenter Matt Allwright. Keep your money in your pocket. In a quarter of a century of broadcasting Watchdog has become the go-to consumer champion. In today's white noise created by factors like baffling new technology and complex legal jargon the show endeavours to help people be heard. However, with its mailbag continually growing, not every case can be aired on national television. In Watchdog: The Consumer Survival Guide, Matt Allwright will help you to help yourself amid the minefield of modern consumer rights and fraudsters, offering practical advice on how to sidestep pitfalls in all areas of life. Each chapter is built around relatable hurdles we all face - renting a flat, buying a car, securing our online data, booking a dream holiday and much more. Packed with useful tips, myth busters and case studies, Watchdog: The Consumer Survival Guide will leave you feeling empowered and save you some pennies along the way.

Author: Matt Allwright
Publisher: BBC Books
Published: 08/01/2021
Pages: 416
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
ISBN13: 9781785945366
ISBN10: 178594536X
BISAC Categories:
- Reference | Consumer Guides
- Business & Economics | Personal Finance | General
- Business & Economics | Industries | Hospitality, Travel & Tourism

About the Author
Matt Allwright is a journalist, broadcaster, magazine columnist and author who is a familiar face to viewers of prime-time television. He has been a mainstay presenter and reporter on BBC Watchdog and BBC one hit Rogue Traders since 1997. He's also presented Your Money and Your Life with Kym Marsh, Housing Enforcers, You've Been Scammed, Fake Britain, The Empty Housing Scandal, The One Show and The Food Inspectors.