Warnings issued to supermarkets for selling unsafe meat products
Four supermarkets in the Central Division have been issued warning letters for selling meat that did not meet the expected standards of quality, such as thawed or discolo
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Financial scams and fraud top list of complaints received by Consumer Council
Financial scams and fraud tops the list of pressing consumer complaints received by the Consumer Council of Fiji at the end of the 2023-2024 financial year. The Counci
Consumer Council of Fiji investigating Apple retailer in Suva for fraud
The Consumer Council of Fiji is currently investigating a mobile electronics retailer in Suva after two cases involving significant purchases of Apple gift cards were rep
1,790 complaints on food services in Fiji over 5 years received by the Consumer Council of Fiji
1,790 complaints were received by the Consumer Council of Fiji in the last five years about food services or food products in supermarkets. This has been highlighted
18 to 34 years-old make up 53 percent of Fijians open to digital financial services
53 percent of consumers surveyed between the ages of 18 to 34 years-old show that the younger demographics are more open to digital financial services as revealed in the
Warning issued after 9 restaurants found selling used cooking oil
Food establishments are reminded to immediately halt the selling of used cooking oil after the Consumer Council of Fiji, in a recent snap survey of 43 restaurants in Suva
49 complaints filed against driving schools for unprofessionalism
49 complaints have been documented by the Consumer Council of Fiji since 2021 regarding unprofessional behaviour and incomplete services within the driving school industr
Consumer Council and Police monitor 'Elite Society' Facebook page for alleged pyramid scheme
A Facebook page, ‘Elite Society’ is on the radar of the Consumer Council of Fiji and the Police as it is suspected to be a pyramid scheme that is allegedly r
Consumers face financial loss through services by visa consultant firms
A cautionary notice is being issued to consumers regarding the services provided by visa consultants in Fiji and Australia following recent cases before the Consumer Coun
Substandard potatoes, onions and eggs sold by some supermarkets
Serious concerns have been raised about rotten potatoes, onions and eggs being sold at some supermarkets and shops. The Consumer Council of Fiji confirms they have rec
33 warning letters issued to traders found breaching standards in the Food and Safety Act
33 warning letters have been issued to traders found breaching standards in the Food and Safety Act and all businesses in the food sector are urged to comply with safety
Enforcement agencies need to act as expired food items are being sold at some supermarkets - Shandil
The Consumer Council of Fiji is calling on enforcement agencies for more stringent monitoring and policing after a snap surveillance operation found supermarkets selling
$666,111.75 worth of complaints regarding the EbayShop scam received by Consumer Council so far
422 complaints with a total value of $666,111.75 have been received regarding the EbayShop scam by the Consumer Council of Fiji so far. Council CEO, Seema Shandil ackn
Certain agents are actively discouraging people from reporting their complaints - Shandil
The Consumer Council of Fiji says reports received by the Council earlier today indicate that certain agents involved in the scheme are actively discouraging consumers fr
FCCC investigates EbayShop Online Recruitment scheme, complaints received
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission confirms that an investigation into the EbayShop Online Recruitment scheme has been ongoing since July, and they have now r
Swift action required by enforcement agencies in the wake of the collapse of the EbayShop Online Recruitment scheme - Shandil
The Consumer Council of Fiji is calling for swift action by authorities in the wake of the collapse of the EbayShop Online Recruitment scheme, which has left countless co
Notorious EbayShop Online Recruitment pyramid scheme crashes, many lose thousands of dollars – Consumer Council
In what is now arguably one of the biggest scams in Fiji's history, it is confirmed that the notorious EbayShop Online Recruitment pyramid scheme has left countless Fijia
Consumer Council of Fiji commends FCCC for its prompt and decisive action
The Consumer Council of Fiji has commended the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission for its prompt and decisive action in addressing the issue of excessive price in
Consumer Council of Fiji calls on authorities to address serious issues at food establishments
The Consumer Council of Fiji says almost 50 percent of the 111 food establishments surveyed are either operating without a valid Health License or displaying an expired H
Beware of a group of individuals running a deceptive pyramid scheme known as EbayShop Online Recruitment – Consumer Council
The Consumer Council of Fiji has issued a public alert about a group of individuals running a deceptive pyramid scheme known as “EbayShop Online Recruitment.â€
Consumer Council cautions on potential pyramid scheme
Consumers are reminded to be vigilant and tread carefully when engaging with traders or individuals on social media platforms advertising alluring ways to earn money whil