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Consumers Urged To Exercise Caution When Shopping Online
Tuesday, 28 July 2026, 10:55 am | Consumer Council of Fiji
The Consumer Council of Fiji has received 35 complaints in recent months, relating to several online trading platforms believed to be operated by the same individual. More >>
Consumer Council Takes Scam Prevention Campaign Nationwide
Monday, 27 July 2026, 7:53 am | Consumer Council of Fiji
NSAW 2026 will continue beyond the Suva launch, with the Council taking scam awareness programmes to Lautoka and Labasa to engage communities in the Western and Northern divisions. More >>
Snapped But Not Delivered: Consumers Warned About ShutterShots Photography Services
Friday, 17 July 2026, 2:27 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji
Consumer Council of Fiji Chief Executive Officer Seema Shandil said while businesses may sometimes experience unforeseen challenges, a consistent pattern of neglect raises alarms that cannot be ignored. More >>
Market Surveillance Reveals, Consumers Are Paying Higher At The Supermarket Checkout
Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 3:18 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji
Retailers are increasingly narrowing the gap between standard retail prices and discounted prices, or in many instances, removing these discounts entirely. More >>
Council Calls More Transparency Amid Proposed Fuel Surcharge
Friday, 8 May 2026, 10:00 am | Consumer Council of Fiji
While the Council recognizes the impact of rising global fuel prices, it has expressed conditional opposition to the surcharge in its submission to the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC). More >>
Council Vindicated In "Rotten Meat" Negligence Case
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 4:45 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji
The plaintiff alleged that the Council acted negligently and sought damages for loss of reputation following the publication of the findings. More >>
Fairness Urged Amid Fuel Hike Pressures
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 3:27 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji
Consumers are advised to stay alert and ensure they are paying approved fares. Any unauthorized increases should be reported with details such as vehicle registration, route, and operator name. More >>
Don’t Fuel The Panic; Consumers Urged To Stop Hoarding Fuel
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 3:03 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji
Reports have reached the Council of individuals bringing large gallons to service stations across the country, fuelled by anxieties over geopolitical conflicts and the resulting disruption of global supply chains. More >>
SFC Vibe Scam Persists In Fiji
Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 9:05 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji
Fijians are urged to remain alert, report suspicious messages, and share this warning with friends and family to help prevent others from falling victim to such scams. More >>
Council Launches Week-Long Campaign On Safe Products, Confident Consumers
Friday, 6 March 2026, 3:54 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji
The launch featured discussions from diverse stakeholders on strategies to enhance consumer protection and product safety. More >>
Council Demands Urgent Action Over Student Accommodation Chaos At University Of The South Pacific Laucala Campus
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 8:38 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji
The current approach by USP is unacceptable. For a university with a strong reputation, this failure points to a significant breakdown in internal processes. More >>
Round Up Of Restaurant Surveillance Reveals Shocking Results
Friday, 13 February 2026, 5:27 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji
Out of the 93 restaurants surveyed so far, all 93 were issued a violation notice for some offence, meaning there were 0 restaurants operating without violations. More >>
Consumers Warned Against "SFCVIBE" Task-Based Pyramid Scheme
Thursday, 12 February 2026, 5:39 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji
The platform operates on a pay-to-earn model where users are forced to pay a subscription or deposit before they can begin work. More >>
More Deterrence Needed Against Kava Adulteration
Thursday, 12 February 2026, 12:58 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji
Consumers are advised to purchase kava from reputable vendors and report any suspicious products to the Consumer Council via its toll-free National Consumer Helpline 155. More >>
FIJI: Clarification Regarding Recent Content Published On The Duavata News Facebook Page In Relation To Bula FC
Sunday, 25 January 2026, 8:01 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji
We encourage accurate, balanced reporting to ensure the public is not misled as to the Council’s role or position. More >>
Council Welcomes Corrective Action And Urges Industry-Wide Disclosure
Friday, 23 January 2026, 4:45 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji
Following discussions with the Consumer Council, the management of DMC has advised that it will take steps to address the concerns raised. More >>
Influencers Urged To Disclose Paid Promotions
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 1:17 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji
Recent online discourse has highlighted growing concern over influencers who promote restaurants and eateries through glowing reviews and recommendations, often without disclosing whether those posts are paid advertisements. More >>
Accountability And Price Monitoring Needed, Following Electricity Tariff Increase
Tuesday, 23 December 2025, 4:21 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji
The Council also urges all stakeholders, including government agencies, regulators, and business representatives, to closely monitor pricing trends in the coming months. More >>
Alert: The Council Warns Public Against Illegal Virtual Asset Training Schemes
Sunday, 21 December 2025, 8:36 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji
Consumers are urged to report suspicious activities to the National Consumer Helpline 155 or via the Council’s official platforms. More >>
The Council Warns Public Against Illegal Virtual Asset Training Schemes
Friday, 19 December 2025, 5:12 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji
Based on its investigation, the Council has found that a group operating under the name “VitiCrypto” is allegedly offering paid training programs. More >>
