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  • Molly-Mae Hague t/a mollymaehague

    • Upheld
    • Social media (own site)
    • 03 March 2021

    An Instagram post by influencer Molly Mae Hague promoting a prize draw broke the CAP Code as there was no evidence that the prize was awarded in accordance with the laws of chance or under the supervision of an independent person.

  • Beer52 Ltd

    • Upheld
    • Mailing
    • 24 February 2021

    A letter from a beer company broke the CAP Code as it was not obviously identifiable as an ad.

  • DSG Retail Ltd t/a Currys PC World

    • Upheld
    • Internet (on own site), Television
    • 24 February 2021

    Two TV ads for Currys PC World were banned for misleadingly implying that consumers were able to purchase a TV for half price when this was not the case.

  • Furosystems Ltd

    • Upheld
    • Internet (on own site), Internet (social networking)
    • 24 February 2021

    A website post, a YouTube video, an Instagram post and two Facebook posts for an electric scooter manufacturer were banned for misleadingly and irresponsibly suggesting electric scooters could be used on public roads or pavements in the UK.

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