News
Warning! ATO scam!
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning about a spike in automated scam calls impersonating the ATO. This new batch of scammers are claiming they’ve suspended their target’s tax file number (TFN) following suspected fraudulent activity.
Your friend has met their new partner online, but the facts aren’t adding up?
While there are many success stories of people who’ve met through a dating website or on social media and fallen in love, there are increasingly those who are victimised by online scammers, leaving them heartbroken with a financial loss.
Be a Careful Online Shopper this Christmas!
With Christmas looking a little different this year due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, consumer affairs regulators are advising Australians to be alert to changes in the market when shopping and making bookings online.
NT Consumer Affairs urges consumers to make portable pools SAFE
Territorians are being warned about the dangers of portable pools during a national campaign involving consumer law/product safety regulators and the Royal Life Saving Society – Australia.
Consumer warning - Mr Jayden Stockbridge takes money and runs
NT Consumer Affairs is warning consumers to beware of Mr Jayden Thomas Stockbridge a sole trader trading as Territory Erections (unregistered) and formerly trading as All Angles Landscaping and Above All Landscapes and Garden Maintenance.
Northern Territory Consumer Affair’s hot safety tips for cold weather
With an increasing number of people restricted to home, our winter warmers for those that live in the cooler areas of the NT will certainly be getting a workout.
New national gift card rules a win for consumers
Gift cards are big money in Australia, both for their convenience and flexibility. Unfortunately an estimated $70 million is lost each year due to uncertainty about expiry dates. New laws begin on the 1 November 2019 to clarify the use of gift cards in Australia.
Stop paying extra for bills in the mail!
Are you paying extra for bills you receive in the mail? Service providers may be charging you a fee to cover the costs of printing and posting your bill – but there may be a way you can avoid the charge.
Heavy penalties apply for misleading alcohol prices
Heavy penalties apply for misleading consumers about alcohol prices.
Reverse the Threat of Cybercrime!
This week is Stay Smart Online Week 2018 with the theme being ‘Reverse the Threat’.