Office of Fair Trading to investigate Harrods credit cards

The Office of Fair Trading says it is investigating whether Harrods has been sending unsolicited credit cards to its storecard holders. Last week the OFT forced M&S to change the way it offers its new &More combined credit and loyalty card to existing customers.

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