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Consumer power needed to bring fuel prices down
NT Commissioner of Consumer Affairs, Gary Clements says “the MyFuel NT web app provides Northern Territory consumers with real time fuel prices but it MUST HAVE CONSUMER SUPPORT to have any effect on pricing.”
Find The Cheapest Fuel
MyFuel NT the new online fuel price tool is here.
Scam Warning - Ransomware
Ransomware is malicious software (malware) that makes your computer unusable unless you pay a fee. Stay Smart Online is warning that there is a new email ransomware scam campaign underway using two different methods.
Ban on excessive surcharges when using EFTPOS
From 1 September 2017 all business are banned from overcharging customers for using an EFTPOS (debit and prepaid), MasterCard (credit, debit and prepaid), Visa (credit, debit and prepaid) and American Express cards issued by Australian banks.
ACCC takes Viagogo to court
The ACCC has instituted proceedings against ticket reseller Viagogo.
With the weather warming up - don't lose your cool!
If you are having a problem with goods or services you have purchased, the first thing to remember is to stay calm.
The gift that stops giving
Gift cards are a common gift but can leave you empty handed if not used before the expiry date.
Receipts - What are they good for?
If you have a problem with the goods that you have purchased a retailer has the right to request a proof of purchase.
Uh! Oh! I bought a lemon
Most people do not realise that when buying a used car from a private seller there are no protections under the Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading Act or the Australian Consumer Law. Before you hand over any cash make sure you do your homework on the car.