Social media users targeted by pet scammers, advice to check page transparency Same consumer protections apply to pets as other purchases ‘Adopt, Don’t Shop’ message to give rescue animals a second chance Families looking to welcome a new pet in the lead up to Christmas are being urged to steer clear of scams and remember their consumer rights. So far this year, Consumer Protection has received...

Online shopping & marketplace scams steal $481,331 from West Aussies in 2024 In-store shopping hours boosted in Perth for Christmas-New Year shopping period Further shopping hours approved for remaining 2025 public holidays Christmas shoppers will enjoy 35 extra hours of in-store shopping in Perth this festive season, but they are also being warned about the increased risk of online scams...

Consumer Protection’s ScamNet team are urging you to be cautious when dealing with these online marketplace sellers as there is a concerning trend for scammers to impersonate genuine auto wreckers, and car and motorbike parts businesses.

Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today motorists will likely have to wait a week before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 6 November 2024), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 34 cents per...

West Aussies are embracing Halloween celebrations more each year, with increasing numbers of people participating in activities such as costume parties, trick-or-treating, and Halloween-themed events. But, having a frightfully fun time can come with risks, especially when cheap Halloween-themed products are imported from outside of Australia. Recent inspections at brick-and-mortar stores by...

Obsolete phones still for sale online, with seven consumer complaints received Newer 4G refurbished phone imports could be impacted by 3G shutdown Advice for consumers on how to check phones will still work With the national shutdown of Australia’s 3G network just days away, consumers are warned to check their existing phones and to be wary of buying incompatible mobile phones that will no longer...

Motorists involved in traffic accidents are being warned to watch out for rogue operators posing as their insurance companies who may misrepresent the need for towing services and then hold their cars hostage until substantial fees are paid.

Odometer tampering convictions for licensed salesperson and his friend Pair pocketed large profits after wiping combined 410,000km from two vehicles Used car buyers reminded about importance of log-books A pair of car sellers who rolled back the odometers on two vehicles by more than 200,000 kilometres each have been convicted and fined a total of $51,000 by the Joondalup Magistrates Court. Zoran...

Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today motorists will likely have to wait a week before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 16 October 2024), the average price of Perth’s regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 35 cents per...

As Halloween approaches, families who embrace the tradition are being reminded to prioritise safety when shopping online and in-store.

Have you ever seen a social media post with the hashtag ‘spon’ or ‘sp’ and wondered what it meant? This can often be an attempt to disclose they were paid, given gifts, or provided with other incentives to create the post. Consumer Protection argues this is a very sneaky tactic. Last year, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) conducted a sweep of social media influencers and...