Consumers are urged to be alert as scammers are exposed
Consumers are urged to be alert when dealing with a few individuals or traders operating through social media platforms. The Chief Executive Officer of Consumer Counci
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Alert issued to consumers against engaging with certain dodgy electronic dealers
An alert has been issued by the Consumer Council of Fiji to people against engaging with certain dodgy electronics dealers, and the council has also revealed that it has
Misleading advertising at supermarkets, this is robbing people in broad daylight – Consumer Council CEO
The Consumer Council of Fiji is calling out ‘notorious’ and ‘dodgy’ supermarkets after hundreds of misleading prices were discovered on store sh
Consumer Council alerts people of residential rental scam after woman claims to be landlady
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
Verify information when dealing with companies and individuals operating through social media sites – Shandil
Customers must always verify information when dealing with companies and individuals operating through social media sites to avoid falling victim to scams and fraudulent
Consumers experienced hair loss, scalp damage and even chemical burns after visiting hair and beauty salons – Consumer Council
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
Fijian pays $12,702 to two phony astrologer service providers through Facebook
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 reported against taxi drivers since the beginning of 2022
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
People pouring hundreds of dollars for products which should have never made it to store shelves – Consumer Council
Unhygienic conditions, expired goods, unmerchantable products – these are becoming a common sight among food and drink retailers. This has been revealed by the
Children are held back from saving - Fisher
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
Consumer Council welcomes the back-to-school cash assistance that will increase consumers purchasing power
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
Beware of fake pages on social media – Consumer Council
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
Shortage of onions and its sudden hike in price is a temporary issue - Consumer Council
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 – Dr Nand
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
Consumer Council signs a research MOU with APAEA to build a working relationship and strengthen the research capabilities
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
59% of traders non-compliant to consumer protection laws – Consumer Council of Fiji
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
1,313 complaints received by Consumer Council from Aug to Oct with a monetary value of $1.3 million - Shandil
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
Mold growth, rat droppings, cockroaches and lizards found in bread – Consumer Council
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
Hair salons and barber shops under the spotlight
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 fall victim to self-proclaimed astrologers
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
Complaints regarding landlord & tenancy issues topped the list in 2021-2022 financial year
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