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Around 12,000 Australians with A$1.2 billion in retirement savings have been caught up in three collapsed or frozen funds: First Guardian, Shield and Australian Fiduciaries. Great article from The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand National Debt Helpline Financial Counselling Australia theconversation.com/want-to-save-y…

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GOOD NEWS: Our dear colleagues at CHOICE have submitted their first designated 'super' complaint to the ACCC. CONGRATULATIONS! Financial Counselling Australia National Debt Helpline nationaltribune.com.au/accc-to-invest…

'Recovery' SCAMS: Consumer Action's Stephanie Tonkin explains the low-down on one of the worst 'innovations' in the world of scammers & how industry-level crooks prey on victims when the are down. soundcloud.com/user-476506243… Financial Counselling Australia National Debt Helpline ASIC Media

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What are online 'ghost stores' and how can you protect yourself from them? Stephanie Tonkin talks about these 'scam adjacent' websites selling 'high-quality discounted goods' when the reality is very different. Financial Counselling Australia ABC Canberra CHOICE soundcloud.com/user-476506243…

PODCAST: "If something dodgy is on your bill, or if you want to question why your (energy) is so expensive, contact your retailer -challenge it- " With Consumer Action Law Centre Senior Policy Officer, Eirene Tsolidis-Noyce. LISTEN tinyurl.com/3k4t8wpx

GOOD NEWS: Our dear colleagues at CHOICE have submitted their first designated 'super' complaint to the ACCC. CONGRATULATIONS! Financial Counselling Australia National Debt Helpline nationaltribune.com.au/accc-to-invest…

"The banks commitment to refund $93 million sends a message that banks are taking seriously their responsibility to customers they overcharged but there is a very long way to go...” said Stephanie Tonkin National Debt Helpline ACCC consumeraction.org.au/consumer-advoc…

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PODCAST: "If something dodgy is on your bill, or if you want to question why your (energy) is so expensive, contact your retailer -challenge it- " With Consumer Action Law Centre Senior Policy Officer, Eirene Tsolidis-Noyce. LISTEN tinyurl.com/3k4t8wpx

According to ASIC investment scams remain the leading type of scam impacting Australians in terms of losses. According to the National Anti-Scam Centre, Australians lost $945 million to these types of scams in 2024. Financial Counselling Australia tinyurl.com/2txdzadh

#INSURANCE What can you do if you think you are paying too much for your premium, and what really is a 'risk'? Consumer Action's Senior Policy Officer, Rose Bruce Smith, explains on Consumer Corner, the Emma Bickley show, ABC Canberra Financial Counselling Australia . soundcloud.com/user-476506243…

RIP OFF! Ghost stores are 'scam adjacent' on websites or other platforms selling 'high-quality discounted goods' when the reality is very different- they deliver trash. Financial Counselling Australia abccanberra choiceaustralia soundcloud.com/user-476506243…

Around 12,000 Australians with A$1.2 billion in retirement savings have been caught up in three collapsed or frozen funds: First Guardian, Shield and Australian Fiduciaries. Great article from The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand National Debt Helpline Financial Counselling Australia theconversation.com/want-to-save-y…

GOOD NEWS: Our dear colleagues at CHOICE have submitted their first designated 'super' complaint to the ACCC. CONGRATULATIONS! Financial Counselling Australia National Debt Helpline nationaltribune.com.au/accc-to-invest…

"Solve My Debt Now was approaching and targeting people who were in financial distress and making money out of their misery," Stephanie Tonkin Financial Counselling Australia National Debt Helpline said. youtube.com/watch?v=mLRe60…

According to ASIC investment scams remain the leading type of scam impacting Australians in terms of losses. According to the National Anti-Scam Centre, Australians lost $945 million to these types of scams in 2024. Financial Counselling Australia tinyurl.com/2txdzadh