Consumer protection raises the alarm: Rip off the radio contribution in the Westerwald

Consumer protection raises the alarm: Rip off the radio contribution in the Westerwald

Important information for consumers: excessive fees for the radio contribution

In the past few weeks, the website service-rundfunkbieDtrag.de has been criticized because it misleads consumers and raises fees that are not necessary. This has attracted the attention of consumer protection organizations that are now taking legal action.

lawsuit against the operating company

The Federal Association of Consumer Centers has filed a lawsuit before the Koblenz Higher Regional Court, in which they require the closure of the website. This page, which is operated by a company from Horhausen in the Westerwald , requires users to make a fee of 29.99 euros for the simple service, re -registrations and registration for the radio contribution.

ignorance leads to financial losses

Many households may not be informed that the re -registration with the contribution service is free of charge. Each household in Germany pays a radio fee of 18.36 euros per month to enjoy the local news offer without advertising. When moving or changing the account number, it is completely uncomplicated and free of charge to make the necessary changes directly on the official website broadfunkbaucht.de .

consumer advocates are available for clarification

Sebastian Reiling from the Consumer Center Federal Association emphasizes the need for this lawsuit: "We want consumers to be protected and not ripped off." Consumer advocates have the impression that the operating company deliberately creates ambiguities in order to benefit from the inexperienced user.

The further course of the lawsuit

Currently the website remains online, while the legal steps are initiated. The consumer advice centers strive for this type of pricing policy to come to an end and to protect consumer rights. A closure of the page could protect many people affected from unnecessary costs.

conclusion: mindfulness is required

It is crucial that consumers remain informed and suspicious of such offers. While the authorities take the necessary steps against misleading websites, users of services related to the radio contribution should make their registrations and re -registrations directly at the official bodies to avoid annoyance and additional costs.