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Media release
13 Feb 2025

ACCC welcomes passage of world-first scams prevention laws

The ACCC welcomes the passage of the Scams Prevention Framework Bill in Parliament today.
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Media release
06 Aug 2024

Consumers warned of possible safety risks with the use of baby bottle self-feeding devices and children's car seat head straps

The ACCC is investigating the safety of aftermarket children's car seat head straps and baby bottle self-feeding devices, after the Assistant Treasurer issued Safety Warning Notices for each of the products.
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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.
Compliance and enforcement
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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.
Compliance and enforcement
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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.
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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.
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Energy
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Buying and selling products and services
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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.
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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.
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Postal 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.
Problem with a product or service
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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.
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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.
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Energy
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.
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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.
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Energy
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
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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.
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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.
Competition and exemptions
Banking and finance
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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.
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