Consumer Protection, Government of Western Australia. Phone: 1300 30 40 54 Email: [email protected] RTs do not equal endorsement.
Perth, Western Australia
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⚠ Are you choosing, using, charging and disposing of your lithium-ion battery products safely?
➡ Discover our top tips and learn more by visiting bit.ly/4fHNu2j
#BatterySafety
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⚠ Don’t use batteries, products or chargers that are damaged or showing signs of failure. This could look like overheating, swelling, leaking or venting gas.
Prioritise #BatterySafety and learn more about these risks at: bit.ly/3YCXYco
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Your phone. Your time. Your rights. When you add your landline or mobile number to the Do Not Call Register, telemarketers shouldn’t call you unless they have your permission or are exempt (like charities or researchers).
donotcall.gov.au or call 1300 792 958
Consumer Protection WA retweeted
Passphrases are more secure versions of a password, with 4 or more random words (like ‘cream text island scan’). They are easy for you to remember but hard for someone to guess. Switch to unique passphrases this #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth.
Learn more 👉 cyber.gov.au/learn-basics/vi…
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⚠️ 7 Days left until the 3G shutdown! Do you know if you will be disconnected? Check your mobile device now at 3gclosure.com.au
The shutdown can also impact personal medical alarms, smartwatches, security systems and more 3G-reliant Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Check with your device manufacturer or service provider if your device will be impacted.
#3GShutdown #3G #4G #Australia #Telco #Networks #Tech #Coverage #ACCAN
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The Jamec Pem digital tyre gauge has been recalled. This product's button battery compartment isn't properly secured. If swallowed by kids, these button batteries can cause severe or fatal injury in as little as 2 hours. Stop use immediately. bit.ly/4dDMuec
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Does your business make telemarketing calls? Subscribe to stay up to date on industry rules, exemptions, compliance and breaches: acma.gov.au/subscribe-our-ne…
ALT Photo of telemarketer on the phone with the words, 'Hung up on telemarketing?' over the top.
Consumer Protection WA retweeted
Cyber security is everyone’s business. This #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth, take action to protect yourself and your business from cyber threats. We have practical cyber security advice to help you secure your accounts and devices.
Visit our website 👉cyber.gov.au/learn-basics/vi…
Consumer Protection WA retweeted
Here are 4 top tips to follow when putting bub to sleep, so they can keep growing healthy and strong. Take a screenshot so you can look it when you put bub to sleep. Download the brochure for more safe sleeping tips: bit.ly/4e2tuY5
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If you own a digital food thermometer from Inkbird, stop use immediately: it's been recalled. The button battery packaging may not be child resistant. If swallowed by kids, these button batteries can cause severe or fatal injury in as little as 2 hours. bit.ly/4fFcfNz
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Since July 2023, our website takedown capability has disrupted over 7,300 phishing and investment #scam websites asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-…
ALT Quote from ASIC Deputy Chair Sarah Court: ‘Every day an average of 20 investment scam websites are taken down. The quick removal of malicious websites is an important step to stop criminal scammers from causing further harm to Australians.‘
Consumer Protection WA retweeted
. @myGovau are introducing passkeys to keep myGov accounts secure. Consumers should never access myGov through a link in a text or email.
We’ve introduced passkeys as a simple and secure option for people to sign in to their myGov account.
Your account will be most secure when you create a passkey and turn off your password as a sign in option.
To find out more watch this video, or visit: my.gov.au/passkeys
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Secure Parking is to pay $10.95m in penalties after admitting it made false or misleading representations to consumers that when they used 'Secure-a-Spot' a parking spot would be reserved for them for a particular time and date when that was not the case. bit.ly/4fCOKVb
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Keeping your phone topped up with a Cygnett power bank? Check if it's been recalled. The MagMove 5K may overheat & catch fire. Multiple incidents have occurred causing serious injury & property damage. Check if your product's affected & stop use if it is. bit.ly/3LWWvrs
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Don't trust employment offers you've gotten out of the blue through social media or a messaging apps. It's probably a scam. Never accept offers that ask for up-front payment via bank transfer, PayID or cryptocurrency. Report scams at bit.ly/3ycCkTr
ALT Image contains photo of worried person looking at their phone with text outlining a scam alert about jobs and employment scams.
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Antinol light-up collars from Vetz Pets, have been recalled. The button battery compartment of this product isn't properly secured. If swallowed by kids, these button batteries can cause severe or fatal injury in as little as 2 hours. bit.ly/4dmcPxB
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MINIVERSE Make It Minis have been recalled: stop use. They contain resins that, when liquid, can cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation. Exposure poses risk of injury including irritation or sensitisation. Incidents have occurred. bit.ly/46sRhgO
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Various Found-Space far infrared saunas have been recalled. Faulty heater elements or electrical connectors may catch fire. If this happens there is a risk of property damage, serious injury or death. Incidents have occurred, so stop use immediately. bit.ly/4fgtq7N
Consumer Protection WA retweeted
The National Anti-Scam Centre is warning consumers and small businesses to be wary of unsolicited calls, emails or messages requesting they download a software patch or provide remote access to fix or protect their computer from the CrowdStrike/Microsoft outage.
Consumer Protection WA retweeted
Quads & ATVs can pose a hazard if used improperly or don't meet safety standards. This Farm Safety Week, remember:
🛡️ Wear a helmet & protective gear
🔧 Check the quad is maintained & an OPD is fitted
⚠️ Read warnings & never let kids ride adult quads
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