WA women's spiritual support group a pyramid scheme,watchdog warns

WA women's spiritual support group a pyramid scheme,watchdog warns

Your new spiritual practice:sell your car for $5000,give the cash to a stranger who says one day you may receive a windfall in return. Seems reasonable?

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WA women's'support group'demands $5000 payment before joining

WA women's'support group'demands $5000 payment before joining

The"A Living Workshop"support group has been advertised around the Margaret River and Busselton region,and refers to its new members as"Seeds".

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Five things consumers can learn from economists
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Five things consumers can learn from economists

The textbook consumer is calculating and rational type,always ready to strike a bargain that will maximise his or her wellbeing. We all know the reality is quite different.

  • byMatt Wade
New laws to stop'dodgy'ticket scalping labelled'a waste of time'

New laws to stop'dodgy'ticket scalping labelled'a waste of time'

There is already concern the new legislation does not do enough to protect consumers.

  • byRachel Clun
'I wish I hadn't bought it':Fitbit agrees to change warranty policy

'I wish I hadn't bought it':Fitbit agrees to change warranty policy

More than 100 people complained to the consumer watchdog about the popular fitness tracker's warranty.

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Company asked to prove reliability after WA customers left out of pocket

Company asked to prove reliability after WA customers left out of pocket

Complaints were made after consumers placed their orders online,money was taken from their bank account and the goods failed to ever arrive.

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Wilson Security to refund $740,000 to WA customers for bogus security patrols

Wilson Security to refund $740,000 to WA customers for bogus security patrols

Consumer Protection WA said 320 customers had hired Wilson Security and paid them to conduct internal security searches at their premises.

  • byHannah Barry
'It was shocking':The fight against scammers preying on WA's most vulnerable

'It was shocking':The fight against scammers preying on WA's most vulnerable

Jeremiah was a CEO of an indigenous community for two-and-a-half years,and knows very well when scammers come knocking.

  • byHannah Barry
Perth brothers busted in biggest illegal car dealer operation in WA history

Perth brothers busted in biggest illegal car dealer operation in WA history

The three brothers were fined $12,500 each for their involvement in the backyard car dealing scheme.

  • byHannah Barry
Can you pass this financial literacy test?

Can you pass this financial literacy test?

If a fool and his money are soon parted,these four questions will help you avoid being the fool.

  • byPaul Benson
Miss Maud forced to recall sixteen products after metal found in biscuit

Miss Maud forced to recall sixteen products after metal found in biscuit

According to a statement,anyone with Flying Dutchman Biscuits dated best before “6 Sep.18” and best before “15 Sep.18” should not consume the products.

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