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Media release 16 Jul 2024 'Oodie' pays more than $100,000 in penalties following alleged failure to put fire danger warning labels on Kids Beach Oodies Davie Clothing Pty Ltd, supplier of the popular loungewear brand ‘Oodie’, has paid $101,280 in penalties for allegedly failing to comply with a mandatory product safety standard. Media release 19 Jun 2024 Novelty toy supplier and the operator of Timezone, Kingpin and Zone Bowling pay penalties for alleged button battery testing non-compliance Novelty toy supplier MDI International Pty Ltd (MDI) and the owner and operator of Timezone, Kingpin and Zone Bowling, TEEG Australia Pty Ltd (TEEG), have each paid $49,500 in penalties after the ACCC issued them with infringement notices for alleged breaches of the Australian Consumer Law. Media release 28 May 2024 Watch out for scammers claiming to fix technical issues, as losses spike Consumers are being warned to beware of anyone instructing them to download software or an app over the phone, following a recent rise in reported losses to remote access scams. Media release 27 May 2024 LG undertakes to take more steps to locate and fix dangerous solar batteries LG Energy Solution has provided an enforceable undertaking that it will increase its efforts to alert and protect consumers from faulty LG solar storage batteries which can overheat and catch fire without warning. Media release 07 May 2024 New laws to increase awareness of the dangers of toppling furniture Furniture suppliers will be required to provide safety warnings to consumers about the dangers of toppling furniture hazards, after the Assistant Treasurer, the Hon. Media release 28 Apr 2024 Scam losses decline, but more work to do as Australians lose $2.7 billion The National Anti-Scam Centre’s collaborative efforts across government, law enforcement, consumer organisations and industry have boosted the community’s fight against financial crime, as the latest Targeting Scams report reveals a 13.1 per cent decline in reported losses to $2.74 billion in 2023. Media release 04 Apr 2024 Beware of fake invoices from scammers impersonating businesses Australians are being urged to check payment details directly with a business before paying an emailed invoice, following a rise in losses to payment redirection scams. Media release 01 Mar 2024 It's a scam! Celebrities are not getting rich from online investment trading platforms The National Anti-Scam Centre is warning consumers to beware of fake news articles and deepfake videos of public figures that endorse and link to online investment trading platform scams, particularly on social media. Media release 08 Feb 2024 Avoid heartache this Valentine's Day - never take investment advice from an online love interest The National Anti-Scam Centre is warning people looking for love online to beware of financial criminals luring them into investment scams. Media release 05 Feb 2024 Proposed compulsory recall of dangerous LG solar storage batteries Consumers are being urged to check their solar energy storage systems for unsafe LG solar batteries, after the Assistant Treasurer today issued a proposed recall notice for specified LG solar storage batteries, which can overheat and catch fire without warning. Media release 24 Jan 2024 Swifties beware: scammers are in their Cruel Summer Era Taylor Swift fans looking to secure last minute tickets to the Australian leg of The Eras Tour are being urged to be cautious of scammers selling fake tickets on social media. Media release 22 Jan 2024 Looking to earn extra cash? Don’t lose money to a side hustle scam Australians looking to earn extra money through online ‘side hustles’ are being urged to beware of scammers, after reported losses to Scamwatch for jobs and employment scams almost tripled in 2023. Media release 21 Dec 2023 Expecting a delivery during the holiday sales? Stop and think, don’t click the link Australians are being warned to be alert this holiday season to scammers sending text messages and emails impersonating Australia Post and other well-known courier services. Media release 11 Dec 2023 Major car parts supplier and retailers pay penalties for alleged breaches of button battery standard Repco, Supercheap Auto and Innovative Mechatronics Group (IMG) (an automotive electrical parts supplier), have each paid penalties after the ACCC issued them with infringement notices for supplying aftermarket car key remotes that allegedly breached warning requirements for products powered by button batteries. Media release 29 Nov 2023 Riff Raff pays penalties after admitting that ads for infant sleep aid toys likely breach consumer law Online national retailer Riff Raff Baby Pty Ltd has paid penalties of $132,000 after the ACCC issued it with eight infringement notices for allegedly making false or misleading statements about its comforter toys being safe for sleep from birth. Media release 20 Nov 2023 Consumers urged to immediately check for recalled LG solar batteries after Government safety warning notice Following a recommendation by the ACCC, the Assistant Treasurer, the Hon. Media release 12 Oct 2023 Tesla pays penalties for alleged breach of button battery safety standards Car manufacturer Tesla Motors Australia Pty Ltd has paid penalties of $155,460 after the ACCC issued it with ten infringement notices for allegedly failing to comply with mandatory safety standards for products powered by button batteries, in breach of the Australian Consumer Law. Media release 10 Oct 2023 Consumers warned to switch off potentially dangerous LG solar batteries immediately All households with a solar storage system need to urgently check if the system has a recalled LG battery installed and should switch off affected batteries immediately, the ACCC has warned. Media release 05 Oct 2023 Consumers urged to use and store lithium-ion batteries safely to prevent deadly fires The ACCC is warning consumers about rare but serious fire hazards from lithium-ion batteries and is asking consumers to choose, check, use and dispose of the batteries safely, in its latest report published today Media release 15 Aug 2023 Scam alert - National Anti-Scam Centre warns of scams targeting Matildas fans Matildas fans are being urged to be wary of scammers ahead of Wednesday night’s FIFA Women’s World Cup semi-final. Media release 03 Aug 2023 Australian banks allowed to collaborate on development of industry standards to combat scams The Australian Banking Association Ltd (ABA) and its member banks will be able to participate in discussions to develop an industry standard to prevent, detect, and disrupt scams affecting individual and small business customers, following a conditional ACCC interim authorisation. Media release 25 Jul 2023 Scam alert - new scam targets customers of loyalty points programs A new scam targeting customers of loyalty points programs with large, well-known Australian companies has been detected by the National Anti-Scam Centre. Media release 21 Jul 2023 National Anti-Scam Centre brings together cross-sector leaders to stop scammers The National Anti-Scam Centre held its inaugural Advisory Board meeting this week marking the commencement of greater cross-sector collaboration in the fight against scammers. Media release 03 Jul 2023 National Anti-Scam Centre's first fusion cell to disrupt investment scams The National Anti-Scam Centre will coordinate an investment scam fusion cell to combat the growing problem of investment scams, which are costing Australians more than $1 billion a year. Page 1 of 29Page 2 of 29Page 3 of 29Page 4 of 29Page 5 of 29Page 6 of 29Page 7 of 29Page 8 of 29Page 9 of 29Page 10 of 29Page 11 of 29Page 12 of 29Page 13 of 29Page 14 of 29Page 15 of 29Page 16 of 29Page 17 of 29Page 18 of 29Page 19 of 29Page 20 of 29Page 21 of 29Page 22 of 29Page 23 of 29Page 24 of 29Page 25 of 29Page 26 of 29Page 27 of 29Page 28 of 29Page 29 of 29 Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 … Next page ›› › Last page Last » Items per page (required) 25 items per page50 items per page100 items per page