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Asbestos removal and demolition operator misleading consumers over licences
Talent agent to pay almost $12,000 for taking payments from aspiring models and failing to deliver
Fake retailers and scammers can steal your Christmas cash
Call for consumer caution over Christmas credit
Second bite at rent relief
Real estate agency and staff fined over tenancy bond and account failures
Costly lesson for landlord over unlodged bond
Don’t duck out – make portable pools SAFE
Review of laws covering vehicle consignment sales in WA
Halloween hazards: beware button batteries
New Code gets fitness industry into shape
Phone threats from scammers lead to losses over fake tax debt
Choose your removalist wisely as rogue operators attract complaints
False testimonials land solar company in hot water
Rent scams on rise
Longer cooling off period under new fitness industry code of practice
Call for 2021 Consumer Protection Awards contenders, nominations now open
Failure to lodge bonds on time costs agency an $18,000 fine
Wedding no-show and botched birthday bash costs caterer $20,000
Bond offences cost company $11,000 – Newblack Nominees Pty Ltd t/a Verandah Apartments
Bond offences cost company $11,000 – Newblack Nominees Pty Ltd
Review of refund rights for Rex regional airline passengers in WA
Threatening extortion scams target the Chinese community in WA
Motor vehicle dealer banned after deceiving owners and business now up for sale
Should you buy-now, pay-later?
Patio tradie takes $18,000 in deposits without doing any work
First step towards better consumer protection in tow truck industry in WA
Consumer complaints mount against Albany shed seller – warning issued
Don’t rush into buying post-iso holiday
Moratorium on residential tenancy evictions becomes law in WA
Weigh-up your rights as gyms close
Extra shopping hours to help WA’s pensioners and people with disabilities
Beware man in middle
Post storm consumer and tenant tips
Know your rights when rents rise
Don’t waste money on extended warranties
New laws for miniature motorbikes
Commissioner’s Blog: New Year tips for shoppers and gym joiners
Commissioner’s Blog: Phase two of retirement village law review
Commissioner’s Blog: Baby walkers – buy smart, use safely
Commissioner’s Blog: Bushfires equals fake charity scams
Commissioner’s Blog: Review of WA tenancy laws coming soon
Tenant changes locks, moves in to rental to the surprise of the agent