Virgin Money pays $30,600 penalty for misleading advertising
Life insurance applications were not as “Quick & Easy” as claimed
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Fake energy bills being used in phishing scam
ACCC warns of scammers offering a discount tariff to pay outstanding amounts
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Cardcall pays infringement notices for misleading phonecard advertising
Two cents per minute advertised rate failed to prominently display five minute charging blocks
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Beer giant Carlton & United fined for posing as a craft brewery
ACCC takes a look at beer market to protect unique selling point of niche businesses
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Novice telemarketer pays the price for risky behaviour
Zone Telecom ignored warning signs to call numbers on the Do Not Call Register
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TPG fined for stopping emergency calls on unpaid bills
6,000 homes affected; software error blamed
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KitchenAid distributor undertakes not to induce retailers on price
Retailers provided with a rebate if they priced appliances at a given amount
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Muesli maker gets on board with voluntary health star scheme
CHOICE says Monster Health Food Co’s decision is a real win for consumers
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Startel to pay $320,000 for telemarketing breaches of consumer law
More than 2,500 affected by unlawful conditions on mobile plans
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Dozo car sales ordered to pay $2,150 after breaching consumer guarantees
CALC says case illustrates the need for ongoing community legal funding
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EnergyAustralia fined $1.2 million for unlawful sales tactics
Fifth energy retailer to be brought to court by ACCC since 2012
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New fund to protect Vic consumers from dodgy builders
CALC hopes for consultation during draft period
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