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22.01.2022 Hey you mob! People are losing thousands to online scams, paying for cars that don’t exist. Watch out for cars being sold at very cheap prices and sellers who want your money before you look at the car. ... Do you have any tips for spotting scams when buying a car online? Tell us in the comments below. If you think you may have been involved in a scam remember, don’t feel shame, you’re not to blame. You can report a scam or ask any questions by contacting our Indigenous Infoline on 1300 303 143.

19.01.2022 Warning! Injury risk! Tahwalhi Electric Scooter 100kg. Sold at Supercheap. Hey Mums and Dads! Scooter riding is great fun for kids, but you’ve got to make sure your child’s scooter is safe.... The front wheel of this scooter can lock up, causing it to suddenly stop. If this happens, your child may crash or fall. Stop using it now and return to the Supercheap Auto store for a full refund. Checkout the website or call our Indigenous Infoline on 1300 303 143 for more information.

15.01.2022 Thinking of using ‘buy now pay later’? But is it really ideal for you or your pocket? If you don’t carefully manage your ’buy now, pay later’ payments, you could find yourself in a lot of financial pain. TIP: Don’t commit yourself to more than what you can afford, and stay on top of your repayments. ... For more info call our Indigenous Infoline on 1300 303 143.

15.01.2022 Santa's checking another list twice, his gift safety checklist. Are YOU giving safe gifts? Check the ACCC’s Product Safety Recalls website to find out more. Be sure to check toys and devices for unsecure button batteries, and keep any of these out of reach of kids.... Shop safe this Christmas! Please feel free to call our Indigenous Infoline on 1300 303 143 if you have any questions.

13.01.2022 Today we took important action against Telstra for its dealings with some Indigenous Australian consumers. Click below for details or better still call us on our Indigenous Infoline 1300 303 143.

13.01.2022 Warning! Choking hazard! Girls 2 Pack Organic Roll Waist Leggings. Sold at Kmart. Keep your little ones safe! The buttons on these leggings can break and they are a choking hazard if swallowed by young children.... You should stop using these now and return them to any Kmart store for a full refund. For more info click the link or call our Indigenous Infoline on 1300 303 143.

12.01.2022 Scammers sometimes target people shopping online. When shopping online, for example the Boxing Day sales, make sure the business website is real. Check the website address and don’t click on links in emails or messages you didn’t ask for. Feel free to call our Indigenous Infoline on 1300 303 143 if you have any questions or concerns, or send us a scam complaint using our webform.

09.01.2022 Hey everyone! Have a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year from all of us at ACCC. Please note our office is closed from Thursday 24 December 2020 and will re-open on Monday 4 January 2021. If during the break you would like to make a report to the Indigenous Infocentre please use the Infocentre web form.

08.01.2022 Warning! Injury risk! Mayo Hardware DeWalt Midland Gumboot. Sold at Bunnings Warehouse. Do you own a pair of these Gumboots?... If you do, check if they have the steel toe caps by pushing down at the front of each boot. If the steel cap is missing, the boots will not protect your foot. If it’s missing, call Mayo Hardware on 1300 360 211 or email [email protected] for the boots to be returned and replaced. Checkout the website for further information.

06.01.2022 Warning! Fire hazard! Hands up if you have a Samsung washing machine. Some Samsung washing machines are a serious fire hazard putting lives at risk. Click the link to find out if your washing machine is affected and what to do.

05.01.2022 Warning! Electric shock risk! Ozito Portable Electric Blower. Sold at Bunnings Warehouse. Hey you mob! It’s that time again to clean up around the yard. Have you or anyone you know bought this blower? Stop using it now. It can give you an electric shock and injuries from sharp things being forced out. ... Return it to Bunnings Warehouse for a full refund. For more information click the link or call our Indigenous Infoline on 1300 303 143.

02.01.2022 Hey you mob, it’s NAIDOC Week! With the theme 'Always Was, Always Will Be’, there are many opportunities to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, history, achievements and maybe even learn something new. There are events taking place across Australia, so please have a look at what is going on in your local area. This is a great opportunity to join in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.... Comment below and tell us what NAIDOC Week means to you.