More than 20,000 shoppers complained to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission about consumer guarantees in 2016, with more than a quarter reporting problems returning electronics and whitegoods to retailers. As the Christmas period ends and Boxing Day sales wind down, the ACCC is reminding shoppers they have automatic guarantee rights that a product will…
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Be Aware of Quad Bike Safety
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning the community to be fully prepared, wear protective gear and ride safe to prevent quad bike accidents this summer. “Tragically, 20 Australians have died this year from quad bike accidents, including a six-year-old, a seven-year-old and a 15-year-old. In 2014, there were 15 deaths – sadly, a…
Romance Scams on the rise
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Today might not be the day for it but the ACCC is warning those looking online for love not to fall for a scammer. “Scammers are experts at preying on people’s vulnerabilities, particularly around sentimental times of the year such as Valentine’s Day,” ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard said. Ms Rickard explained that in 2013,…
Fake Delivery Scam
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With Christmas only days away the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning consumers to watch out for fake delivery scams arriving in your inbox or post box. “Australians send and receive millions of parcels at Christmas time. If you are expecting a parcel to give as a gift to family or friends, or expect…
Australia Post Scam Email Warning
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Australia Post is warning customers of an email which advises that a “courier company” was unable to deliver a parcel to their address. The email has a sender of no-reply@auspost.com.au. A spokesman for Australia Post explained that the Scam Email requests the customer to print a label before they can collect it from the local…