The Consumer Council of Fiji (CCoF), the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission(FCCC), and the Telecommunications Authority of Fiji (TAF) have joined hands to address consumer concerns related to internet services in Fiji. This comes, following a nationwide survey conducted by the Council earlier this year, which provided detailed insights into the frustrations of consumers. The […]
The Consumer Council of Fiji is issuing an urgent warning to all consumers about a sophisticated and malicious online scam. Fraudsters are illegally using the name, image, and videos of the Council’s own Board Chair, Ms. Mereseini Baleilevuka, to promote fake investment schemes that promise huge returns. Criminals have created fake posts and profiles that […]
A disturbing new scam has come to light in which fraudsters are impersonating officers of the Fiji PoliceForce Cybercrime Unit to deceive unsuspecting individuals. In one reported case, the victim was told overthe phone that her mobile number had been mistakenly placed on a list and that she needed to providepersonal details in order to […]
Many Fijians seeking to apply for the Pacific Engagement Visa Ballot (PEV) are being left in the dark about what they are actually paying for when engaging Visa Consultants. While it is acceptable for these consultants to charge for their services, the Consumer Council of Fiji has noted growing concerns about the lack of clarity […]
Following the recent reduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) from 15% to 12.5% effective 01 August, serious concerns have arisen regarding inconsistencies in how traders are applying and displaying this change on consumer receipts. Continuous market surveillance carried out by the Consumer Council of Fiji has revealed that some businesses have removed the VAT percentage […]
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