Consumer alerts |
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.
Sunergy Solar Solutions Pty Ltd
The Minister for Fair Trading has issued a safety warning notice about solar hot water heaters supplied by Sunergy Solar Solutions Pty Ltd and director, Max Henderson.
Car boot traders spotted
The Office of Fair Trading has received reports about car boot traders operating in Sunshine Coast, Rockhampton, Toowoomba, Mackay, Airlie Beach and Proserpine areas.
'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.
Denmac Ford Pty Ltd
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is aware that Deloitte have been appointed as the receivers and managers over the west Brisbane car dealership Denmac Ford Pty Ltd.
Phil and Ted's strollers
Safety warning notice on two models of Phil and Ted's strollers.
ASK Homes Enterprises Pty Ltd, ISK Homes Pty Ltd and Global Home Solutions
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is warning consumers against dealing with steel kit home suppliers ASK Homes Enterprises Pty Ltd, ISK Homes Pty Ltd, Global Home Solutions, their director Jessica Hannah Wilson and her associate Mathew Bradley Willaims.
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.
Public warning on treatment programs
NSW Fair Trading Deputy Commissioner Steve Griffin has issued a public warning about a company selling treatment programs for sexual disorders.
Scammers posing as Fair Trading officers
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is warning Queenslanders about scammers posing as government or company representatives saying they can get back money for overcharged bank fees.
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.
Last reviewed 23/02/2012 |
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