The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Targeting Scams Report 2013 reveals that over 90,000 Australians reported scams to the ACCC last year, with $89,136,975 million reported lost, this figure was down on the $93 million that was lost in 2012. With the start of National Fraud Week the Australasian Consumer Fraud Taskforce, led by the…
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ACCC warns of quad bike risks
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is urging safe quad bike use ahead of the Easter long weekend. Sadly, there have been five quad bike related deaths this year, with 60 deaths reported between 2011 and 2013. “Riding a quad bike can be a very dangerous activity. All riders, no matter how experienced, need to…
ACCC Indigenous education film ‘Door to Door Sales’ released
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has recently released an Indigenous education film ‘Door to Door Sales’ to encourage consumers to use their rights when a salesperson knocks at their door. “The film highlights that a salesperson must leave immediately when asked, they can’t pressure householders to sign contracts and if consumers do make a…