The quote trap, the courier oil leak and the car scam
From surprise repair bills to dodgy auctions and tricky gym contracts, t...
Consumer Hacks
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Scammy services, faulty goods & car buying traps
From illegal card fees and dodgy Google service listings to car recalls ...
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Think you're covered? Read the fine print first
From sneaky cellphone contract hikes to balloon payment debt traps and c...
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Skip the scams: 5 quick consumer lifesavers
From missed flights to misleading baby formula ads and rental car surpri...
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From fake investments to dodgy digits: Protect yourself
Beachfront letdowns, roaming bill shocks, recycled numbers, and scammy i...
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Visa drama, vouchers & dodgy tenants
Don’t let bad policies, shady clauses or expired vouchers drain your wal...
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From till slips to trip tricks: Watch your back, Mzansi
From dodgy travel agents to sneaky till slip errors and debt counselling...
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Caught off guard? Know your rights before it’s too late
From car insurance traps to KFC winglet confusion and UberEats delivery ...
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Five common consumer mistakes that could cost you
From school deposits to peeling paint, rusted dishwashers, dodgy car sal...
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Protect what’s yours: Smarter moves for SA consumers
From loyalty points to SIM cards, scams, and skipped premiums—these stor...
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When buying fruit and veg, convenience costs
Woolworths sells loose heads of garlic alongside small net bags containi...
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6 Costly mistakes SA consumers should avoid today
Know your rights as a consumer. ECR’s Consumer Watchdog, Wendy Knowler, ...
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5 Smart travel and car tips every SA consumer should know
Know your rights as a consumer. ECR’s Consumer Watchdog, Wendy Knowler, ...
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5 Things smart shoppers in SA need to know right now
Know your rights as a consumer. ECR’s Consumer Watchdog, Wendy Knowler, ...
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Do you know when your licences expire?
At the start of a new month, it is essential to ensure that your licence...
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Don’t sign a contract without a spare key or service book
Buyers often get promised missing car essentials later—but they rarely a...
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About that “fake barcode” story. It’s fake…
A barcode starting with "600" means a product is from South Africa, but ...
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Warning for Booking.com users booking abroad
Never respond to emails that look like they’ve been sent by the hotel yo...
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Not everyone with your info is from your bank!
Scammers use leaked data to trick you into giving your OTP. Don’t trust ...
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New day, new scam
Scammers pose as bank officials, tricking victims into transferring mone...