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MEDIA RELEASES

Beware of these scams

(link to scams page)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beware of these traders' business practices
Product safety issues

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fair Trading Media Releases issued by the Attorney General in 2008

4 June 2008

   Draft Fitness Industry Code Released

9 Jan 2008

 Public Warning about Premier Fencing

 

Fair Trading Media Releases issued by the Attorney General in 2007

9 Nov 2007

7 Nov 2007

Inspections confirm Bindeez is off ACT shelves

Bindees removed from sale in the ACT
18 July 2007   Attorney General Warns Employment Agents of Imminent Investigation
11 July 2007   Licensed Premises Breach Liquor Laws
9 July 2007   Alcohol Aware Program Launched at Boomanulla Oval
31 May 2007   Minister Encourages Responsible Use of Fireworks
29 May 2007 Product Recall of Play Gyms and Slides
24 Apr 2007 Consumers to be Aware of Itinerant Traders
24 Apr 2007   Be Vigilant at the Checkout

 

Media Releases issued by the ACT Office of Fair Trading in 2007

30 Nov 2007  

Commissioner launches "Consumer Guide for ACT Seniors' and 'Write It - Right It'
22 Oct 2007 On street sales cost car dealer $2,500
19 Oct 2007 Consumers warned of Computer Tutor deals
23 Aug 2007 Scams page ACT Fair Trading is Victim of Email Scam
31 July 2007 Hi-Class Gardening Services Don't Measure Up To Their Name
15 Mar 2007 Storesonline
9 Mar 2007 Storesonline return to Canberra chasing new partners
20 Feb 2007 Scams page Puppies too good to be true

 

Media Releases issued by the ACT Office of Fair Trading in 2006

22 Dec 2006 ASIC bans Darren Penn from being Company Director
20 Dec 2006   'Surviving Debt' will help people with financial problems
14 Dec 2006   Flexirent Deals Require a Long Hard Look
13 Dec 2006
 Pedigree Dog Buyers Are Sold a Pup
11 Dec 2006 Monash Man Floored by City Style Tiling
11 Dec 2006   Imported Mobiles Another Confusion for Consumers
20 July 2006 Scams page

Prepaid and Call Plans No Protection Against Premium Services
7 June 2006   2006 Arrangements for Purchase of Fireworks
19 May 2006 Scams page Scammers are Phishing in Canberra
10 May 2006   On Mother's Day, All That Glitters Deserves A Close Look
28 April 2006   Consumers Urged to Check Out Electronic Price Scanning
12 Apr 2006 Watch This Roof - Watch Penn's Promises ???
6 April 2006 Commissioner for Fair Trading Warns Consumers About Vibe Kitchens and Edwin Mack
12 Jan 2006 Scams page Scams That Promise the World Only Deliver Problems

 

Media Releases issued by the ACT Office of Fair Trading in 2005

20 Dec 2005  

Know Your Rights If Things Go Wrong
(Refunds and Returns)
15 Dec 2005 Dangerous Toys Withdrawn from Sale in the ACT
25 Nov2005   Indonesian Airline Collapse
28 Oct 2005   Real Estate Employee Registration Deadline Approaching Fast
26 Oct 2005 Scams page Phone Account Scam Rings Alarm Bells
30 Sept 2005 Scams page Caribbean Holiday Telephone Scam
29 Sept 2005 Public Warning - Wayne Kelly Trading as Premier Fencing
21 Sept 2005   .au is the Place to Shop Online
14 Sept 2005 Scams page Microsoft Money Give-Away Just Another Hoax
8 Sept 2005 Non-Compliant Trailers
6 Sept 2005 Scams page Community Warned of UNAIDS Email Scam
5 Sept 2005   Knees Knocked as Court Rules in Favour of Curtin Couple
30 Aug 2005   ACT Office of Fair Trading Nails Deceptive Dickson Manicurist
25 Aug 2005   Commissioner for Fair Trading Defends ACT Credit Laws
25 Aug 2005 Consumers Warned of Dangers from 'Melody Magic' Novelty Candle
16 Aug 2005 Legal Action Against Two Fencing Contractors
15 July 2005 Hot Water Bottle Safety
9 June 2005   Infringement Notice Issued to Licensed Fireworks Seller
3 June 2005   Storesonline Warning Endorsed by ACCC Legal Actions
3 June 2005   2005 Arrangements for Purchase of Fireworks
20 May 2005   Storesonline
6 May 2005 Scams page Infra-Pay Email Offer - Another Dangerous Scam
22 Feb 2005   Showbags
14 Jan 2005 Warning for Would Be Speedo Flickers

 

Media Releases issued by the ACT Office of Fair Trading in 2004

22 Nov 2004 Scams page

Consumers Warned as Dodgy Roof Painters Return to Canberra
4 Nov 2004 Bicycle Recall Emphasises Cycle Safety
4 Nov 2004 Car Jacks Recall Highlights Safety Issues
4 Nov 2004   New Real Estate Laws Take Full Effect
25 Aug 2004

Commissioner for Fair Trading Naming Action Endorsed by Fisher & Paykel

13 Aug 2004   Real Estate Agents Licence Renewals
12 Aug 2004 Consumers Warned to Avoid Appliance Repairer Trevor Karlsson Public Warning Statement
22 July 2004 Scams page Consumers Warned of Hoax Emails
     
12 July 2004  

Blackshaw Real Estate Pty Ltd/Consumer and Trader Tribunal matter
- Decision meeting
- Orders
- Statement of Reasons

 
8 July 2004   Consumers Urged to be Cautious About Home Security
6 July 2004   OFT Applauds Chronicle Readers for Chain Letter Response
24 June 2004 Scams page Be Legal - Don't Join the Chain Gang!
(illegal pyramid scheme)
3 June 2004   First Licences Approved For Consumer Fireworks Sales
3 June 2004   Public Urged Not To Use Fireworks on Public Land
23 April 2004   Fitness Centre Contracts Clarified by Court Decision
7 April 2004 Scams page Email Scam Targets Bank Customers
30 Mar 2004   Motor Vehicle Dealers Fined for Sales Outside Licensed Area
18 Mar 2004   Consumers Continue to be Harmed by Contract Conditions
16 Mar 2004   Consumer Refund Rights - and Wrongs
15 Mar 2004   National Consumer Day
12 Mar 2004   Landmark Decision Against ACT Liquor Retailer
17 Feb 2004 Scams page Bank Account Scam Hits Canberra
17 Feb 2004   Pre-Packaged Goods Sellers on Notice