People are being alerted to refrain from making residential bond and rental payment without verifying if they are dealing with the real property owner or an authorized ag
Customers must always verify information when dealing with companies and individuals operating through social media sites to avoid falling victim to scams and fraudulent
The Consumer Council of Fiji has received 37 complaints against hair salons and beauty parlors since last year and a significant number of cases were pertaining to unsati
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 servi
107 cases have been reported against taxi drivers and operators to the Consumer Council of Fiji, since the beginning of January 2022 and they strongly believe that the to
Unhygienic conditions, expired goods, unmerchantable products – these are becoming a common sight among food and drink retailers. This has been revealed by the
National Coordinator for the Financial Management Counselors Association of Fiji, Lagi Fisher, says parents in Fiji and around the world are one of the reasons children a
The Consumer Council of Fiji has welcomed the back-to-school cash assistance of $200 as this will increase consumers purchasing power and ease some burdens during these d
The Consumer Council of Fiji is urging all Fijians to be cautious of those individuals who are looking to rip people off their hard-earned money under the pretence of fak
The Consumer Council of Fiji has assured consumers that the shortage of onions and its sudden hike in price is a temporary issue. The Council says upon liaising with s
Misuse of antibiotics is among the main drivers underpinning the development of Antimicrobial Resistance. This was highlighted by the Ministry of Health, Head of Welln
The Consumer Council of Fiji today has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Asia Pacific Applied Economic Association to build a working relationship to jointly
Continuous market surveillance by the Consumer Council of Fiji (CCoF) over the last 3 months has revealed an appalling amount of non-compliant traders and service provide
People are being urged to be cautious and exercise proper due diligence when forking out money from their pockets as we head into the festive season since the Consumer Co
The Consumer Council of Fiji has received several complaints where consumers have been sold stale bread, fungal or mold growth and foreign materials such as rat droppings
Certain hair salons and barber shops are under the spotlight after concerns raised by customers regarding severe scalp damage and hair loss. According to the Consumer
People are falling victim to self-proclaimed astrologers with claims of life altering prowess. The Consumer Council of Fiji says this is rife on social media platforms
Grievances raised by residential tenants was at the top of the complaints list as 10 percent of total complaints lodged in the 2021-2022 financial year pertained to landl
Latest statistics shows an increase in consumer complaints by 17% in the 2021-2022 financial year with a staggering monetary value of $5.5 million. Consumer Council of
Consumer Council of Fiji Chief Executive Officer Seema Shandil has called on people to be alert and exercise extreme vigilance when dealing with Jodhpuri Galax on social
13 complaints have been made against surveyors with a monetary value of $36,000 in the last 6 months, according to the Consumer Council of Fiji. Chief Executive Office