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
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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
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
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