Car dealers using buy now, pay later to get around responsible lending limits
CHOICE joins WA consumer groups to express alarm at reports of car dealers arranging BNPL loans for warranties.
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Complaints about estimated energy bills on the rise
Customers should check their bills, as retailers turn to estimating energy use instead of reading meters during COVID.
Is Airbnb using an algorithm to ban users from the platform?
Airbnb may be using automated decision-making to leave some users out in the cold.
Will using Afterpay affect your ability to get a home loan?
Afterpay users have been asked to close accounts to get a home loan, as BNPL providers expand into essential services.
Refund, repair or replacement rights should be tightly enforced, consumer groups say
CHOICE joins forces with consumer groups to call for stronger consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law.
One third of companies failing Modern Slavery Act
Experts say putting the onus on the market to hold firms accountable for modern slavery is failing.
‘Cancer blocking’ laptop cover marketed with dubious health claims
The Wavepro cover is claimed to ‘reduce the risk’ of cancer and infertility, despite no proven link with laptop use.
Privacy policy comparison reveals half have poor readability
We analysed privacy policies from 75 leading apps and websites and found them to be long and in some cases unreadable.
Powershop shock and the struggle to find green energy retailers
Lack of information about the green credentials of energy retailers stops people making environmentally conscious choices.
ACCC raises alarm as RAT price gouging continues
Regulator says it has significant concerns about the retail price of rapid antigen tests.