Today’s fast paced and diverse economic environment makes it imperative for consumers to be assertive in the market place in order to ensure that they get their money’s worth. In instances consumers are not assertive, the unscrupulous players in market place may exploit this ‘passive’ nature of consumers in order to profiteer at their expense. Hence, the Consumer Council of Fiji habitually reminds consumers of their responsibility to take Action – the responsibility to assert ourselves as consumers and act to ensure that we get a fair deal. This is based on the premise that as long as we remain passive consumers, we will be exploited.
How can consumers exercise their responsibility of action?
Consumers can exercise their responsibility of Action by letting businesses know when they are dissatisfied with their products and services. This is done by lodging complaints either directly with the business or the Consumer Council of Fiji…read more
Apart from using the dedicated Mobile APP, Consumers can now raise complaints directly from this website by clicking on the Button given below.
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Calls for Urgent Review of E-Ticketing System ChallengesJune 3, 2025
A revealing snap survey has laid bare the growing frustration and logistical chaos surroundingFiji’s e-ticketing system for public buses, prompting calls for an urgent overhaul. The recentheightened public discourse and increasing concern over the challenges faced by consumersled the Consumer Council of Fiji to conduct a snap survey in Suva, Lautoka, and Labasa. Whilethe sample […]
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URGENT PUBLIC WARNING: BITCOIN ATM JOB SCAM TARGETING FIJIANS Fijians Advised to Ignore Fraudulent Job Offers Circulating via WhatsAppJune 2, 2025
The Anti – Scam Taskforce (Taskforce) is urgently warning members of the public, particularlyiPhone users, to remain vigilant against a new and deceitful scam being circulated throughApple’s iMessage platform. The message, purportedly from “Seek HR Management”, falselyclaims to offer highly suspicious remote assistant positions with unrealistic earnings of FJD$200 to $1,500 per day for just […]
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Follow the Right Procedure When Evicting TenantsMay 29, 2025
Despite repeated warnings and previous public advisories, complaints related to unlawful andarbitrary evictions continue to pour in — prompting the Consumer Council of Fiji to renew itscall for greater awareness and accountability in the rental housing sector. This is not the firsttime the Council is raising red flags about such practices, but the disturbing volume […]
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Consumer Council of Fiji Announces New Board AppointmentsMay 13, 2025
The Consumer Council of Fiji is proud to announce the appointment of its new Board,comprising of leaders whose collective expertise will guide the Council in its mission tosafeguard consumer rights, advocate for fair practices, and empower Fijians through educationand policy engagement. Welcoming the appointments, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives,MSMEs and Communications, Hon […]
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Submission on the Review of Bus FaresOctober 16, 2023
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Submission on the Inter-Island Shipping in the Maritime Islands of Fiji: Review of Fares and Freight ChargesOctober 16, 2023
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Submission on the FCCC (Control of Prices for Marina Management Services for Passengers on Commercial Ships and Cargo Transportation) Order 2021October 16, 2023
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SUBMISSION ON THE REVIEW OF ELECTRICITY TARIFF RATES TO THE FIJIAN COMPETITION AND CONSUMER COMMISSIONOctober 4, 2023
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A Submission To The Fijian Competition And Consumer Commission On The Review Of The Proposed Acquisition Of Digicel Fiji By Telstra Corporation LimitedDecember 24, 2021
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2021-2022 National Budget Review SubmissionMarch 4, 2020
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A Submission To The Fijian Competition And Consumer Commission On The Fccc (Control Of Maritime Shipping Services, Freight Rates And Passenger Fares) Order 2016October 22, 2019

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Be Alert! Get Your News from Legitimate Sites.May 2, 2024
There have been paid adverts circulating on social media claiming that free health and travel insurance was now being offered to Fijian consumers. This, however, is NOT TRUE and misleading consumers into clicking suspicious links that try to hack social media accounts. Remember be vigilant and always ensure to verify the legitimacy of any news […]
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Alert on Sophisticated Impersonation Scam Targeting Education SectorNovember 1, 2023
The Consumer Council of Fiji warns of a sophisticated impersonation scam targeting the education sector. Scammers exploit trust and urge financial transfers. CEO Seema Shandil advises vigilance, as the scam may extend to the general public. Scammers infiltrate Viber accounts of educators, requesting funds via M-PAiSA accounts, causing financial distress.
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Joint Task Force to Investigate Impersonation ScamOctober 9, 2023
The Consumer Council of Fiji is issuing an urgent and renewed warning to the public regarding the impersonation fraud that continues to target innocent consumers. Earlier this year in July, the Council uncovered an imposter who was impersonating Mr. Kamal Chetty, the CEO of Investment Fiji, asking for money in exchange for lucrative investment returns. […]
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Consumer Alert of Residential Rental ScamMay 9, 2023
Consumers are being alerted to refrain from making residential bond and rental payment without verifying if they are dealing with the real property owner or an authorized agent. This alert is being issued after the discovery of a residential rental scam being orchestrated by a woman in Suva who falsely claims to offer flats for […]
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Beware of Fake Pages – Consumer CouncilMarch 20, 2023
The Consumer Council of Fiji (CCoF) is urging Fijian consumers to be cautious of those individuals who are looking to rip people off their hard-earned money under the pretense of fake pages or accounts on social media platforms. In a recent case highlighted to the Council, a fake Facebook page titled “Vodafone Fans” which has […]
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CONSUMER ALERT: Be Wary when engaging with “Computer Hub”December 15, 2022
Consumers are once again being urged to exercise extreme caution when engaging with the “Computer Hub”, which specializes in retail and purchase of refurbished computers, laptops and related accessories. The bulk of complaints against the Computer Hub relate to the sale of faulty products to consumers whereby laptops, computers and other accessories malfunctioned or developed […]
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CONSUMER ALERT; Expired ProductsNovember 30, 2022
During the Council’s festive season ‘Trader Watch’ program, this week certain supermarkets in the Central Division have been found retailing expired products such as; Rice Juice Chocolates Peanut Dhal Canned tomaotes Puree Tomoto sauce vinegarTHIS IS ALARMING; HENCE CONSUMERS ARE URGED TO BE VIGILANT.
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Be Vigilant when engaging with Golden Events Fiji- CouncilNovember 29, 2022
Exercise extreme caution! This important alert is being issued by the Consumer Council of Fiji to consumers who are contemplating engaging with “Golden Events Fiji”. The Council has received complaints whereby Golden Event Fiji had failed to deliver services after taking deposits from consumers. This has left consumers in a state of distraught and worry […]
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Tender InvitationNovember 28, 2022
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Retail of Products containing Julian CodingSeptember 5, 2022
Expiry dates are required on consumable food products, as they have explicit nutritional compositions that could falter after the determined expiration date. Should a food product pass its expiration date, it must be discarded and not be used. Nevertheless, the issue underlying these expiration dates are the manner in which they are illustrated on the […]