Consumer alerts |
Safety warning issued over scuba diving buoyancy vest
The Office of Fair Trading is warning Queensland consumers about a safety alert issued by South Australia over the "Saeko Dive" buoyancy control device, particularly the Hurricane and Cyclone models, which have been sold in South Australia.
Business in liquidation
If a business you are dealing with goes bankrupt, there are several things you should do immediately to protect your money.
WorldTourism Travel Centre Pty Ltd
On 4 March 2013, WorldTourism Travel Centre Pty Ltd placed itself in voluntary liquidation.
Mothercare Australia Limited
On 29 January 2013, Mothercare Australia Limited was placed under voluntary administration.
Music festivals
Essential information about music festivals that consumers should be aware of, particularly regarding cancellation and misleading promotion.
Solagex Australia Pty Ltd
The Office of Fair Trading has been advised that Solagex Australia Pty Ltd went into liquidation on Monday 29 October 2012.
George Sekuloski and Bulk Imports and Exports
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is warning consumers not to deal with George Sekuloski (also known as Goce Sekuloski) and his company Bulk Imports & Exports Pty Ltd.
Kar Land Pty Ltd trading as webuyanycars in voluntary liquidation
Kar Land Pty Ltd trading as 'webuyanycars' went into voluntary liquidation on Monday 30 July 2012.
Car boot traders spotted
The Office of Fair Trading has received reports about car boot traders operating in the Toowoomba area.
Warning of phone call scam
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is warning Queenslanders about scammers posing as OFT representatives offering a government payment in return for a $290 fee.
Carbon price claims
The Office of Fair Trading is warning Queenslanders about carbon price claims.
Derek Smith Photography
The Office of Fair Trading is investigating Derek Smith and his business Derek Smith Photography.
Beyond Building Energy in liquidation
Beyond Building Energy went into liquidation on 20 March 2012.
U-nited Warranties in external administration
U-nited Warranties Pty Ltd has been placed in external administration by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
Wow Sight and Sound in receivership
WOW Sight & Sound went into receivership on Monday 27 February 2012.
Flood phone scam
The Office of Fair Trading is warning Queenslanders about an emerging phone scam targeting flood affected regional areas.
Air Australia grounding
Consumer advice about Air Australia, who has ceased operations and entered into voluntary administration.
'Bling' baby dummies
The Office of Fair Trading is warning consumers that baby dummies and chains or cords on dummies with decorations encrusted have been banned from supply in Australia.
Phil and Ted's strollers
Safety warning notice on two models of Phil and Ted's strollers.
Recall: Wisdom Brands Digital Pacifier Thermometer
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) are warning parents to check their children's pacifiers after a nationwide recall.
Computer-based tutoring
While there are many reputable computer-based and online learning packages on the market, parents should be cautious when deciding to purchase a program for their children.
Door-to-door traders
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is warning Queenslanders about the suspected unlawful business practices of a group of tradesmen targeting elderly people in South East Queensland.
All QLD Tree Services
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is warning Queenslanders about the suspected unlawful business practices of a tree lopper which has been door-knocking neighbourhoods for work.
Itinerant bitumen layers
Dodgy bitumen layers have been targeting households in South-East Queensland, offering discount driveway repairs.
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