Consumer Council of Fiji

Parental Engagement, A Must For Financial Literacy
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Parental Engagement, A Must For Financial Literacy

Savings and better financial management should be taught to children from an early age.

Consumer Watchdog Hands Over Consumer Complaints To The Police Criminal Investigations Department
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Consumer Watchdog Hands Over Consumer Complaints To The Police Criminal Investigations Department

Recent consumer complaints and subsequent investigations by the Council revealed that Global Finance is still active...

Yasa Appeal Permit Alert!
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Yasa Appeal Permit Alert!

Those caught can face 12 months in jail or $2000 fine, or both

Toyota Vehicle Recalls
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Toyota Vehicle Recalls

With the ongoing global recalls affecting over fifteen automotive brands due to faulty airbags, fuel pump and brake ...

Rotten Potatoes And Onions Found In Most Supermarkets
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Rotten Potatoes And Onions Found In Most Supermarkets

The surveillance which was carried out from 10am this morning (12 November 2020) was driven by the Council’s curre...

Non-delivery Of Goods And Services A Growing Concern
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Non-delivery Of Goods And Services A Growing Concern

This comes after the Consumer Council of Fiji has recorded 80 complaints worth over $87,000 on non-delivery of good ...

Consumer Council Helps Students Recover $3600 From Bogus Agent
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Consumer Council Helps Students Recover $3600 From Bogus Agent

The First Year University of the South Pacific student, together with six other Kiribati students, were conned $3600...

Traders Charging Old Prices Will Be Dealt With
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Traders Charging Old Prices Will Be Dealt With

Consumer Council chief executive officer, Seema Shandil, said this happened because traders purchased stock in bulk ...

Mobile App For Consumer Complaints Launched
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Mobile App For Consumer Complaints Launched

This new application will enhance a consumer’s ability to lodge complaints and keep track of actions taken by the ...

Concerns Over Prominent Bakery Selling Stale And Mouldy Bread Surfaces
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Concerns Over Prominent Bakery Selling Stale And Mouldy Bread Surfaces

Several consumers in the past two weeks had lodged complaints at the Consumer Council of Fiji after noticing fungal ...

Biosecurity, Consumer Council Urging Public To Refrain From Purchasing Seeds Online
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Biosecurity, Consumer Council Urging Public To Refrain From Purchasing Seeds Online

The call comes in light of increased number of interceptions with seed parcels being made at Fiji’s international ...

Consumer Counsel Warns Retailers To Refrain From Selling Rotten Produces
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Consumer Counsel Warns Retailers To Refrain From Selling Rotten Produces

The call comes after joint inspections with municipal councils discovered that some suppliers and supermarkets are s...

Consumer Council Receives Numerous Complaints Against A Second-Hand Car Dealer Company In Nakasi
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Consumer Council Receives Numerous Complaints Against A Second-Hand Car Dealer Company In Nakasi

Chiba Motors (Pte) Ltd has been notorious for receiving deposits from customers but not delivering vehicles.This yea...

Restaurants Failing To Meet Standards
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Restaurants Failing To Meet Standards

The Council inspected 74 restaurants in the Central, Western and Northern divisions from 27th – 31st May, and foun...

Spotting a Fake Review Online
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Spotting a Fake Review Online

While many online retailers will work to be completely honest with you, there are others who may not place a similar...

Consumer Council of Fiji: Taxi Drivers Cannot Refuse Short Runs
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Consumer Council of Fiji: Taxi Drivers Cannot Refuse Short Runs

“The council received numerous complaints from consumers who were denied services by drivers and made excuses to a...

Consumer Council Relocates, Launches New Logo
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Consumer Council Relocates, Launches New Logo

“We need a logo or branding that truly depicts the work of the organisation."

LTA Clarifies: There Have Been Consultations On E-Ticketing Fines
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LTA Clarifies: There Have Been Consultations On E-Ticketing Fines

  Consultations about the increase in E-Ticketing bus card fines was conducted in September last year following...

Comply! Council Call To Landlords As Rent Freeze Continues
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Comply! Council Call To Landlords As Rent Freeze Continues

SOURCE: CONSUMER COUNCIL OF FIJI The Consumer Council of Fiji is call­ing on all landlords to ensure that they comp...

From An Influential Consumer Advocate to Member of Parliament
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From An Influential Consumer Advocate to Member of Parliament

Premila Kumar is best known for her work as a consumer advocate with a distinguished professional career as trade po...

Some Lami-Nausori corridor Supermarkets Under Scrutiny
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Some Lami-Nausori corridor Supermarkets Under Scrutiny

Three supermarkets in Suva were yesterday directed to remove food items from their shelves. This followed a joint in...

Mobile Phones, Electronic Goods Top Consumer Council Complaints
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Mobile Phones, Electronic Goods Top Consumer Council Complaints

  From 2013 to July 2018, the Consumer Council of Fiji (CCF) has received its highest number of complaints from...

Dynamic Currency Conversion Exchange
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Dynamic Currency Conversion Exchange

When expatriates or tourists visit a foreign country and seek to make a financial transaction they usually gravitate...

Sub-standard Eggs Place Consumers at Risk
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Sub-standard Eggs Place Consumers at Risk

  Eggs are a popular source of protein in Fiji. Due to its popularity at meal times, eggs are strictly regulate...

Watchdog: Calls for Bus Fare Increase Must be Justified
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Watchdog: Calls for Bus Fare Increase Must be Justified

The Consumer Coun­cil of Fiji is calling on bus companies in the country to submit audited financial reports to the...

Exercise Your Consumer Rights When Purchasing Mobile Phones
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Exercise Your Consumer Rights When Purchasing Mobile Phones

In a fast advancing digital world, mobile phones are fast becoming a necessity for all. There are myriad of function...

Some Security Services Making Consumers Insecure: Council
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Some Security Services Making Consumers Insecure: Council

Hiring a security company to guard a home or premises is something that consumers do to give themselves peace of min...

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