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Use your consumer rights to avoid post-Christmas disappointment
Warning about dangerous Christmas lights after electric shock injury
New entrant in Perth’s fuel market named cheapest site in record year
Stay safe around water this summer
Christmas shoppers reminded eRideables are not toys
Risk for ticket holders who paid inflated prices for UFC event
Take charge of battery safety this Christmas
Avoid disappointment, get on top of Christmas shopping early
$16,000 in fines over unregistered real estate sales representative
WA consumer laws now synchronised with national changes
Hot consumer safety tips for summer
Another public warning about dodgy tree lopper’s bad behaviour
Extended warranties not worth money
Keeping up with cost of living
Choose your plumber wisely as rogue operators attract complaints
Don’t pay for consumer complaint service when it’s available for free
Unsafe novelty items discovered on sale at Perth Royal Show
Aircon man fined for no installation and no refund, despite promises
Non-delivery and no refunds raises alarm about online retailer
Retail trading hours for National Day of Mourning
Family violence, child safety, funeral insurance in awards spotlight
Fines for failing to lodge tenancy bonds and trust account violations
Dog breeder failing to provide refunds after non-delivery of puppies (Cassandra “Cassie” Warren)
Fine for sub-standard land valuations of four WA properties
Surge in investment crypto scams driving losses towards record levels
Safe sleep for babies
Two prospective tenants lose thousands to Perth rental scam
Waiting game – your rights when parcels fail to arrive
Advice for airline passengers affected by flight cancellations/delays
Reducing financial red tape for WA’s incorporated associations
Tax-time warning about scams
Stay safe and well this winter
Consumer losses mount as national online retailer fails to deliver
Alarm at young adults and teenagers caught up in ‘sextortion’ scams
Fine for Marangaroo unlicensed vehicle seller
Vehicle dealer fined for no licence and odometer dishonesty
Review drives change for vehicle consignment sales
$40,000 fine for high number of illegal backyard vehicle sales
Some fitness operators not pulling their weight on new consumer code
Lanie Chopping appointed Director General of Department Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
Alarm raised over shed business with $347,000 in unfulfilled orders
Consumer Protection keeping dodgy vehicles off WA roads
Don’t let your heart overrule your head this Valentine’s Day
Bushfire victims vulnerable to travelling tradies and charity scams
Reminder of dangers of toppling furniture and large appliances
Record number of WA scam victims and losses in 2021
Changes to residential parks laws offer greater certainty
How to spot car with odometer tampering