Consumer Hacks with Wendy Knowler
Know your rights as a consumer. ECR’s Consumer Watchdog, Wendy Knowler, is giving us daily consumer tips to help empower you as a consumer. Here are the latest Consumer Hacks with Wendy Knowler.
Beware of sneaky formula marketing on social media
The WHO and UNICEF are urging local regulators to update South Africa’s Regulations Relating to Foodstuffs for Infants and Young Children to tackle the marketing of formula on social media.
Avoid holiday car hassles: match your courtesy car to your motoring needs
Planning a holiday road trip? Your motor policy’s courtesy or hire car might not match your usual ride.
The “White Pages” directory scammers find a way to blacklist their victims
The “White Pages” directory scammers find a way to blacklist their victims
An important warning for those booking overseas accommodation via booking.com
An important warning for those booking overseas accommodation via booking.com
Don’t go looking for weight loss products in all the wrong places
Don’t go looking for weight loss products in all the wrong places
Never stop paying an account in protest
Never stop paying an account in protest: you don’t punish them, you punish yourself
Don’t wreck your chances of a successful homeowners’ insurance claim
Don’t wreck your chances of a successful homeowners’ insurance claim
What to ask before you buy in an estate, duplex or block of flats
What to ask before you buy in an estate, duplex or block of flats
Not all “bubbly” is created equal
If the bubbly on the shelf or in an ad seems like a bargain it could be a wine’s estate’s sparkling wine, rather than MCC - Méthode Cap Classique, which is South Africa’s version of champagne.
Beware the great pretenders
I get a lot of heartbreaking emails from people who have fallen victim to vishing - bank fraud carried out over the phone.
Don’t swipe your card at the toll plazas
Don’t swipe your card at the toll plazas
Is your i20 peeling?
Is your i20 peeling?
No, it’s not your lucky day; it’s a procurement scam
No, it’s not your lucky day; it’s a procurement scam
Don’t opt for a third party claim if you have your own insurance
Don’t opt for a third party claim if you have your own insurance?
Can a retailer impose a minimum card spend?
Can a retailer impose a minimum card spend?
Buying a car? Check the paperwork
Buying a car? Check the paperwork, urges Wendy Knowler.
Use your gift voucher asap
Use your gift voucher asap, urges Wendy Knowler
Don’t assume all online retailers play by the rules
Don’t assume all online retailers play by the rules, warns Wendy Knowler.
Can you force a retailer to sell you something at a price they claim was a mistake?
Can you force a retailer to sell you something at a price they claim was a mistake?
Are you still paying fees on ancient, dormant fuel cards?
Are you still paying fees on ancient, dormant fuel cards?