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Andy Kollmorgen

I'm a long-time investigative journalist who started off in New York City, ended up in Sydney, and likes nothing better than to shine a spotlight on underhanded behaviour in the consumer marketplace. The Investigations Team's work often focuses on financial harm to vulnerable people at the hands of corporations and businesses. I came to CHOICE in late 2010 by way of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, a role that was preceded by a stint at the Australian Financial Review. I've also been a comms manager for a sales-driven boutique financial services firm in Sydney – an experience that inspired me to apply for the ASIC job. I research and report on a wide range of issues in the consumer marketplace – there never seems to be a shortage of them. I'm a former member of the NSW Fair Trading Advisory Council. You can find me on Twitter and LinkedIn. Recent articles by Andy TPG email cancellations causing chaos, but there may be an upside Cigno payday loan charging 800% declared illegal These are the most complained about businesses in 2023 3 out of 4 Australians harmed by a data breach CHOICE report: Extreme weather putting home insurance out of reach Why are we still paying billions in bank fees?

Zip Pay and Afterpay users say they’re being charged for goods they’ll never receive

August 30, 2025March 20, 2023 by Andy Kollmorgen
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Brosa customers who used these services say they continue to be charged for non-deliverable goods.

Categories Credit Cards and Loans, Money, Personal Loans Tags Article news

Kogan delivery of Brosa goods comes at a cost 

August 30, 2025March 12, 2023 by Andy Kollmorgen
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Customers who bought goods from Brosa before it went bust say new owner Kogan is jacking up delivery charges, but the company insists it’s adding no markups.

Categories Buying Online, Online Shopping, Shopping Tags Article news

ACCC launches inquiry into bank interest rates

August 30, 2025March 8, 2023 by Andy Kollmorgen
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Home loan rates are on the rise, but the rates for customer deposits haven’t kept up.

Categories Banking, Everyday Banking, Money Tags Article news

Financial advice recommendations fail consumers

August 30, 2025March 8, 2023 by Andy Kollmorgen
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Proposed changes to the financial advice industry would strip away consumer protections.

Categories Financial Planning, Financial Planning and Investing, Money

Cyber crimes surge in second half of 2022

August 30, 2025March 8, 2023 by Andy Kollmorgen
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The latest OAIC report indicates companies must do more to protect consumer data. 

Categories Consumers and Data, Data Privacy and Safety, Protecting Your Data Tags Article news

CHOICE review of appliance packaging finds plenty of non-recyclables

August 30, 2025February 21, 2023 by Liam Kennedy | Andy Kollmorgen | Wendy
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Our packaging materials review shows some manufacturers are doing better than others when it comes to sustainability.

Categories Packaging, Packaging Labelling and Advertising, Shopping Tags Article news

Banks and industry groups join the call to regulate BNPL

August 30, 2025February 16, 2023 by Andy Kollmorgen
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Banks, industry groups and others support full regulation of BNPL products under financial laws.

Categories Credit Cards and Loans, Money, Personal Loans Tags Article news

How to break a rental lease

August 30, 2025February 15, 2023 by Andy Kollmorgen
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Terminating a property lease early is possible, but it’s not always easy.

Categories Money, Property, Renting Tags coronavirus topic

CHOICE calls on government to regulate buy now, pay later industry 

August 30, 2025February 9, 2023 by Andy Kollmorgen
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In a joint submission, CHOICE and allies say the time has come to impose the Credit Act on self-regulated BNPL providers.  

Categories Credit Cards and Loans, Money, Personal Loans Tags Article news

How to manage your money when you travel

September 1, 2025February 8, 2023 by Andy Kollmorgen | Uta
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Heading overseas? Avoid big fees and unfair exchange rates.

Categories Money, Travel, Travel Money
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