Consumer Protection WA

Consumer Protection WA has been a member of Linktree for 3 years and joined in February 2023. Besides social media accounts, cpwa has populated their site with From the Commissioner: Play it safe with basketball hoops and backboards - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Aircon and trailer tradie fined $30,000 for conduct ‘akin to fraud’ - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Warning about trader using over 160 online aliases (Sams Maintenance & Pest Control / Narbjeet Singh) - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Commissioner's Blog: Scammed at the farm gate - How to spot fake machinery deals - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Scammer poses as property owner in attempt to sell WA land | Western Australian Government, Commissioner's Blog: Buying 'off-the-plan'- a gamble worth taking? - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, From the Commissioner: Understanding the risks of buying repairable write-offs - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Be summer safe - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, $6,000 fine for man who halved Ford Ranger’s odometer reading (Marcus Rollend) - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Short-term rental and vacant property incentives extended, From the Commissioner: Paid the deposit but still waiting for the tradie? - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Retirement village reforms pass Parliament, WA Rent Reforms - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Stronger FuelWatch rules boost transparency for motorists, regions | Western Australian Government, From the Commissioner: Do you know what your consumer rights are for restaurant surcharges? - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, From the Commissioner: Are you up to date with the new bond release process? - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Agent permanently banned for failures enabling $715,000 trust breach (David McManus / Asset Growth Pty Ltd – Elite Property Group) - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, The Scam Economy | How to Manage AI-Generated Threats and Build Trust, Landscapers fined after taking money and not doing the work (Kylie Sommer and Scott Sommer) - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, New bond release process in place for WA renters and landlords | Western Australian Government, Unlicensed dealer fined for odometer tampering and illegal car sales (Michael Anthony Cicchino) - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Financial counselling and youth anti-vaping work win awards | Western Australian Government, From the Commissioner: Skip the middleman - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, FuelWatch breach triggers fine for Geraldton fuel station - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, From the Commissioner: Where you stand when a business closes down - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Landscaper leaves consumers in the dirt (Evan John Fowler) - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Tainted love: romance scam victims climb in 2025 | Western Australian Government, Record $225,000 fine for real estate agent’s “fraudulent behaviour” (Jim’s Realty Pty Ltd) - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Fresh warning about repeat offender tradesperson (Trevor James Potter / Ritefix Property Services) - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Toys used in water and swimming pools guide | ACCC Product Safety, Pool safety reminder ahead of school holidays to keep kids safe | Western Australian Government, Travel sickness: illness no longer a free pass to refunds - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, From the Commissioner: Social media ban scams - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, From the Commissioner: Understanding your road trip rental rights and responsibilities - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, From the Commissioner: One ride can change everything - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Search consumer product recalls | ACCC Product Safety, From the Commissioner: Consumer rights refresher for the busy shopping season - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Safe Tenancy WA - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Festive shopping made easier with extra hours and scam advice | Western Australian Government, Charity fundraising reforms pass Parliament | Western Australian Government, From the Commissioner: The good, the bad and the fake - what to know about online reviews - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Community Connect Margaret River Tickets, Wed 19/11/2025 at 9:30 am | Eventbrite, From the Commissioner: Peace of mind or piece of junk. Is shipping insurance worth it?, Data breaches fuelling targeted scam campaigns - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, From the Commissioner: How consumer guarantees apply to event tickets - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, From the Commissioner: Tools for finding the right tradie - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Car repair fail leads to fine for mechanic (Victor James Wright / Ellenbrook Auto Services) - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Western Australian Consumer Protection Awards - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, From the Commissioner: Scammers burning consumers with fake events - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, From the Commissioner: Why Consumer Protection loves a complaint - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Trust account audit failures lead to fines for real estate business - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, From the Commissioner: Are you in a pyramid scheme? - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Fans risk getting slammed by scalpers as WWE hits Perth - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Rent increase - Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety - Citizen Space, From the Commissioner: Is the online item really in stock? How to spot a dropshipper - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Substandard rentals being handed to new tenants - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, From the Commissioner: Wondering what to do with your vacant or short-stay property? - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Bagging safety for families at Perth Royal Show - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Home buyers assistance account - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, From the Commissioner: Boarders' and lodgers' rights explained - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Property manager banned after fake rent payments - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Fake sky lantern festivals light-up social media - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, From the Commissioner: Recognising the voices making a difference for WA consumers - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Landscaper raked again by court for failing to deliver work - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Coldplay ticket resale hits sour note in court - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Consumers adrift as shipping container scams surge - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, From the Commissioner: The old-school hack for debt-free shopping - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Western Australian Consumer Protection Awards - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Celebrity fakes and crypto cons drive $30m loss to investment scams - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, From the Commissioner: One year on - WA’s rental reforms - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Don't get taken to the cleaners when a tenancy ends - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Review of Western Australia's home building contract laws, From the Commissioner: Is WA’s funeral pricing code working? - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Funeral Pricing Code of Practice Consultation - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Safety guidance for gas appliances in caravans, From the Commissioner: How community legal centres make a difference - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, From the Commissioner: Be aware of the signs of a stressed ceiling - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Public can now explore short stay data - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, From the Commissioner: It’s not just stolen data, it’s stealing YOU - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Returns: refunds, repairs and replacements - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Power bank recalls, Community Connect Kununurra, From the Commissioner: Second-hand shouldn’t mean second best - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Agent’s ‘incompetence’ leads to two-year ban for misconduct - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Warning about tradie who owes nearly $79,000 - Allan Jason Dean Howard / Allan’s Plastering - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, From the Commissioner: So your travel agent went bust - now what? - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Housing supply further boosted through incentive extension | Western Australian Government, Consumer Protection translation service - Consumer Protection - LGIRS, Rent bidding inspections expand WA-wide | Western Australian Government, From the Commissioner: Extended Warranties - worth it or worthless? - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Roof repair conmen back targeting WA homes - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Safeguard your tax refund from scammers - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Scammers impersonating Consumer Protection in rental rip-offs - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Consumer Connect - Newman, From the Commissioner: Simple tips to stay safe at home this winter - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Solar traders on notice over battery rebates - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, From the Commissioner: Don’t let danger slip into your cart - shop safe during EOFY sales - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, WA Residential Battery Scheme - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, From the Commissioner - What you need to know about dealing with debt collectors - Consumer Protection, From the Commissioner: Recognise dark patterns - shop safely and stay in control - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Private landlord fined for putting tenant at ‘unnecessary risk’ - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Reconciliation Action Plan - DEMIRS, Seniors Connect - Busselton, Rent relief extension to deliver more cost-of-living support | Western Australian Government, From the Commissioner: The decline of LPG fuel explained - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, www.consumerprotection.wa.gov.au, From the Commissioner: Fake listings, real losses - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Commissioner's Blog: Living in a caravan park? Here’s what you need to know about rent and electricity - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Community Connect - Busselton, Scalping alert for Metallica fans still seeking tickets - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Commissioner's Blog: Love your Mum - shop smart - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Sales rep fined after misusing tenant’s money - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Financial Counsellors: Free, Independent, and Compassionate Support - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Want out of your gym membership? Here’s how to flex your rights - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Typlex polybutylene pipes in WA rental homes factsheet - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, $87,000 fine for unlicensed car sales - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Mass deregistration threatens associations - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Commissioner's Blog: Repairs and maintenance in a rental home – who does what? - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Commissioner's Blog: Paying extra? What to know about surcharges - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Commissioner's Blog: Why quad bikes aren’t for kids - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Axe falls again on tree lopper who took money, didn’t deliver - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Commissioner's Blog: Dodgy deals done dirt cheap- the dark side of bargain car sales, Meat scammers grilling social media groups - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Commissioner's Blog: New process helps tenants and landlords avoid court - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Electrical and gas safety after Cyclone Zelia, Commissioner's Blog: Beware of this sneaky tactic when booking your next holiday - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Car dealers on notice over written-off vehicles - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Love and loss: romance scams on the rise in WA - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Caution urged on rent-to-own car finance - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Unregistered sales rep caught trying to dupe Consumer Protection - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Commissioner's Blog: Sounding the alarm on the dangers of lithium-ion batteries, Commissioner's Blog: Granny’s gift not so great? Here’s what you can do, WA-owned independent crowned cheapest fuel retailer for 2024 - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Commissioner's Blog: Summer vibes, safe lives - Tips for enjoying outdoor activities - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Beware the tech-support trap as scam losses soar - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Commissioner's Blog: Think before you give – a festive warning - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Travelling conmen back hunting new WA victims - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Commissioners Blog: More property owners now able to help West Aussies secure a rental - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Tips to safely enjoy the summer months - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Court delivers blow to UFC ticket scalper - Consumer Protection - DEMIRS, Odometer tampering – what to look out for, Pet scammers off the leash on social media, Commissioner's Blog: How to dob in a ticket scalper, Christmas shopping guide to extended hours and safe online purchases, Christmas trading hours - metropolitan Perth, Commissioner's Blog: Fake auto parts scams revving up on Facebook, Warning for refurbished phone buyers over 3G switch off, Commissioner's Blog: Paying rent using a third party platform? That could be risky business, Crash victims targeted by insurance imposters, Commissioner's Blog: Paid but not delivered? Your rights explained, Big fines for odometer tampering duo, Commissioner's Blog: Proof of purchase putting consumers in a bind, Don't let Halloween be a killer - tips on detecting unsafe products, Cyber Security Awareness Month 2024 | Cyber.gov.au, Commissioner's Blog: Don’t get stung – tips for hiring a pest controller, Albany's retail trading hours permanently extended, Fitness industry warned Consumer Protection ‘will prosecute’, Commissioner's Blog: Happy Father’s Day - Give the gift of safety, Maggie thought she found love online, before a video call glitch showed a man in a cupboard covered with a blanket, Deepfake scams on the rise | Romance scammers are no longer just hiding behind keyboards, now using deepfake technology to sell their lies through video calls. A Perth widow fell... | By 9 News PerthFacebook, Deepfake scams on the rise | Romance scammers are no longer just hiding behind keyboards, now using deepfake technology to sell their lies through video calls. A Perth widow fell... | By 9 News PerthFacebook, Commissioner's Blog: Stretch your dollar at the checkout using unit pricing, Commissioner's Blog: Tenant termination - Breaking your lease, Travel scratchie scams: don't let 'instant win' become instant regret, Risks for UFC fans buying last-minute tickets, Commissioner's Blog: Your rights when a business goes bust, Repeat offender fined for illegal car dealing, odometer wind-back, Safety first to prevent toppling tragedies, Fencer fined after giving customers the ‘royal runaround’, Commissioner's Blog: Extended warranties warrant your investigation, Losses to payment redirection scams skyrocket, New rental reforms move in this month, Commissioner's Blog: Top tips to keep your home and family protected this winter, UFC ticket resellers on notice as Coldplay scalpers face the music, Short stay register now open for owners, Stone ban prompts advice for consumers, Commissioner's Blog: There are no shortcuts to the top – ladder safety explained, Permanent ban for settlement agent who raided trust account, Consumers warned against ‘predatory’ studio photographers, Commissioner's Blog: How to turn your empty house into $5,000, New rules put the brakes on written-off car sales, Agency fined for nine late bond lodgements, Commissioner's Blog: Stage one of WA’s rent reforms are now here, Families warned against au pair company, Information for Aboriginal consumers, WA Rent Reforms explained, Commissioner's Blog: Complaints about studio photographers are on the rise, Commissioner's Blog: Lithium-ion batteries – a silent threat in our homes, Commissioner's Blog: Expert advice for buying a gift card this Mother’s Day, New incentive scheme for property owners to fill empty homes, Commissioner's Blog: Shedding light on dark patterns, Wrong property sale sees agency fined, Commissioner's Blog: Your crash, their payday? Claims harvesting explained, Commissioner's Blog: Stop the interruptions - take back your phone from telemarketers and spam, Funding boost for WA's tenancy reforms as they pass Parliament, Commissioner's Blog: Cracking the code on diesel pricing with FuelWatch, Buckle up for changes on written-off car sales, Unlicensed real estate agent ‘should have known better’, Ticket scalping and reselling, Record year for WA cybercrime as Facebook scams surge, Don’t sweat it! How your fitness journey is protected by WA law, Keep baby safe giveaway, Tenancy project, financial counsellor, cruise stories scoop awards, Commissioner's Blog: Don’t let the thrill of a bargain hunt cloud your judgement, List of Associations of proposed cancellation, Commissioner's Blog: Living by the law - what you need to know before share housing, Commissioner's Blog: Click and wait – who’s responsible for delivery issues?, Short stay rental reform Bill booked into Parliament, When expectation vs reality doesn’t match on Valentine’s Day, Love hurts – losses soar to romance scams, Cash is king… or is it?, Warning for boxing fans to dodge blows from scalpers, Paver pays for taking money without doing work, Commissioner's Blog: Festival fiasco – know how to avoid ticketing blues, Avoid a tragedy this summer by taking water safety seriously, Cheapest fuel sold by independents in 2023, Commissioner's Blog: Navigating renting when disaster strikes, Commissioner's Blog: Danger on the road - protect yourself from unlicensed car dealers, Commissioner's Blog: Refunds, returns, repairs - know your rights, Agent fined over non-habitable property sale, Take charge of battery safety this Christmas, Commissioner's Blog: Christmas safety check – beware button batteries, Landmark reforms to WA building laws revealed | Western Australian Government, Commissioner's Blog: Christmas plea to take care when giving to charity, Commissioner's Blog: Keep your Christmas cheer in check, Commissioner's Blog: Electrical safety this summer, Scams Awareness Week 2023, Shut the door on real estate and rental scammers, Tow truck company warned for misleading and unfair conduct (Specialized Towing), Summer Sales Safety (Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Boxing Day, January, and Back to School), Be summer safe 2023, Commissioner's Blog: Knock knock – who’s there? Be spam aware!, Unlicensed car dealers on notice after $47,600 fine (Alix Aljilani), Short-Term Rental Accommodation Incentive Scheme and Register, Reforms to provide better short-stay regulation and encourage more rentals media statement, Information statement - Associations (printable), Information statement - Associations (electronic), Clear the Air, Scam savvy webinar: be informed and stay safe, Consumer Protection complaint form, Used car buyer's checklist, Consumer Protection website, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Youtube.