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12 Consumer Tips Christmas 2017
12 December 2017
On the first day of Christmas, Consumer Protection gave to me…
12 tips to enjoy the festive season, worry-free! -
Motor vehicles among highest reported consumer problems
17 November 2017
Over the next few months Consumer Protection will be running a motor vehicle information programme to help consumers when it comes to buying a car. -
Fraud Awareness Week 12-18 November 2017
10 November 2017
Fraud Awareness Week is a weeklong cross-government initiative aimed to get people talking about scams.
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Consumers are being warned about a scam offering hundreds of dollars in gift vouchers for Briscoes.
13 October 2016
Briscoes has said it had received reports that fraudulent emails advertising free ‘‘high value Briscoes gift vouchers’’ were being sent to its customers. Briscoes said the emails were not sent by, or endorsed, by it. Some of the emails were offering up to $300 in gift vouche... -
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 – Safety Recall
11 October 2016
At the beginning of September 2016 Samsung issued a recall for all Galaxy Note 7’s sold in New Zealand because the battery could overheat and catch fire. -
Warning about phone survey scam that offers non-existent cash prizes
10 October 2016
The Commerce Commission is warning New Zealanders about being cold-called by a company called Li Bai Corporation, as it is believed to be a scam. -
Takata airbag recall. What you need to know.
4 October 2016
Check if your car is affected. -
A high-end vehicle scam uncovered
30 September 2016
Don’t get pressured into handing over anything you’re selling until you’re sure you’ve received the funds for it. -
Commission releases 2016 Consumer Issues Report
29 September 2016
Consumer Issues Report 2016 -
Fraud and its far reaching effects hit the big screen
22 September 2016
New Zealand first Fraud Film Festival taking place in November. -
Building confidence among homeowners
7 September 2016
Build it right by choosing the right people for your home building job is the message of a new consumer and industry awareness campaign.With housing construction activity showing little sign of slowing down, more and more New Zealanders are embarking on home construction or ... -
Minister Goldsmith launches the redeveloped Consumer Protection website
2 September 2016
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith officially launched the redeveloped Consumer Protection website today at a forum in Wellington.“The new website makes things easier for consumers,” says Mr Goldsmith.“All New Zealanders can use this website to access stra... -
Scam alert - Consumer Protection warns people to be wary of a spam email claiming to be from NZ Post.
22 August 2016
The email is being sent from a variety of email addresses and uses a number of subject lines, including “you have to update your shipping address” and “a delivery man wasn’t able to bring the parcel”. This is a spam and involves ransomware which can encrypt files on the host...