The Consumer Council of Fiji is investigating a case whereby a Fijian paid $12,702 to two Indian Nationals based in Fiji who were advertising their phony astrologer services through Facebook, claiming to possess the ability to fix people’s personal issues.
Council CEO Seema Shandil says the name being used by the two alleged astrologers on Facebook was Gold Medalist Indian Astrologer.
Shandil says when the alleged astrologers failed to deliver on their promises, the consumer followed up only to find out that the lead astrologer had left Fiji whilst the assistant refused further services.
She says consumers must not shell out money to self-proclaimed astrologers under any circumstance; no matter the guarantees being provided or advertised.
Shandil says your personal issues will never be resolved by these self-claimed astrologers but will makes things worse by looting your hard-earned cash.
Shandil says currently similar astrology services are being prominently advertised on social media platforms with celebrities based in India actively endorsing and promoting it adding there are also apps in circulation promoting and easing access to astrology scams.
She further says if consumers come across individuals making claims to fix their personal issues or get rid of black magic, they must report them immediately.
The Council is also issuing a stark reminder to these scammers that such claims and practices is a breach of the Crimes Act of 2009 and the Council will not only be naming and shaming such phony services but will be referring them to the Fiji Police Force and Immigration Department.
