This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Make illegal the use of automated bots to purchase goods online
The use of automated bots to purchase goods online should be made illegal. The use of such automated purchasing software is exploited by scalpers to resell goods at inflated prices above the RRP, distorting supply and demand for personal gain.
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The use of automated bots to purchase goods online should be made illegal. The use of such automated purchasing software is exploited by scalpers to resell goods at inflated prices above the RRP, distorting supply and demand for personal gain. This has been witnessed with the recent release of new generation of consoles, which has seen widespread reselling amid stock shortages in the approach to Christmas
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