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    Elder widow finds herself caught in trouble involving payment scam

    Scam calls - answer is my husband is a private eye and this call is being both recorded and traced! Other answer: velly sorry Chinese laundry!
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    Hollywood icon shares heart-wrenching health update: 'What you sow is what you reap'

    In a hospital where I worked many years ago cigarettes were known as Widow Makers!
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    94-year-old man loses $10,000 over a single phone call in this cruel scam

    Bring back the lash for scammers!!
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    State introduces 'national first' initiative to provide $100 vouchers for seniors to get active

    Am cleaning a 5 bedroom house, with two of everything, and 9ft. high ceilings - who needs excercise - at 81 I'm getting more than I need!!
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    Class lawsuit claims supermarkets misled customers on discounts, shoppers act

    I shop at Woolworths all the time but do not keep receipts going back any distance - might keep a couple for a few weeks. So where does that leave me? Help!.
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    Scammer steals $44,000 in just 25 minutes with clever maneuver

    If anyone tells you there is something wrong with your computer and not to turn it off - what do you do? Turn if off as fast as you can - never push any buttons etc. just turn everything off for at least 15 mins. Then turn back on and you will find there is nothing wrong with your computer!!! If...
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    The Stunning Truth Behind Baba Vanga’s Predictions Revealed by Shocked Expert — What You Need to Know!

    The only prediction I can give is that World War 3 is coming because man never learns from his past mistakes!
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    Woolworths shoppers become furious over price hike of popular chocolate: ‘No way I’m paying’

    Choc. Tim Tams now $6.00 a packet at Woodford Woollies whose prices are disgusting. Five little apples gone from $2.50 to $3.00 this week to mention another rort! Also pikelets not fresh! Sizes of packets becoming smaller - price not going down to match - another Woodford Woollies rort! But did...
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    Prince William's exhaustion sparks concerns as family health struggles take toll

    In times of difficulty remember there is always someone worse off than you. I live alone, do not drive, have no public transport near me and don't see humans for up to 3 weeks at a time, have no family and no friends - those I had have died, gone into homes with Parkinsons etc. or moved miles...
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    Elder widow finds herself caught in trouble involving payment scam

    If in doubt over a call, at least DO NOT press any buttons or keys on phone or computer - then hang up and if still in doubt phone the place the call is SUPPOSED to have come from and see if it is from them or not!
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    Cafe's ‘hidden fees’ sparks fury among Aussies: ‘The total was way too steep’

    I was recently charged $11.29 card fee by a company who put in smoke alarms when I paid their bill over the phone with my card. This is the highest fee I have yet had to pay and tops the ATO's charge for the same thing of $10.39!!! What is going on here! When cash goes I hate to think what we...
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    Telstra offers free credit for struggling customers to ease cost of living pressures

    I am in my eighties and Telstra supply my landline and computer link. Have a mobile with TPG which I think will go soon. Need help here! Have been told my computer and landline are o.k. so hope this is correct.
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    Pending 3G network shutdowns put several 4G devices and users at risk

    Have been told by Telstra that my computer, landline phone and copier are o.k. so hope this is correct. My mobile with TPG however will go. Hope this is correct as I am not tech savvy and could end up in big trouble. At a time when I am trying to sell my home and move do not need this...
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    Customers could claim up to $5,000 over sneaky pricing tactics at Coles and Woolworths—are you eligible?

    Have not kept receipts but shop there, Woollies, all the time so have been ripped off like everyone else. They are not the fresh food people either - the carrots often have more winkles than I have!!
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    Scammer exploits lonely woman $200K after building trust online

    I avoid social media, dating sites etc. like the plague! Nothing like meeting a man the old fashioned way - there in front of you! One can tell a lot by just looking at them!
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    $97K light show sparks outrage among residents over spending priorities

    Too much to spend but the govt. wastes so much of our money, what the heck! My pet love is animal welfare so would rather see the money go to the animal charities who are struggling. So many people are dumping their pets as costs rise - couldn't do it myself no matter what! Any fur babies that...
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    Traumatised grandmother recounts gruelling experience at her local hospital

    Nurses are not under pressure! During my last stay in hospital one man, a nurse I later discovered, walked around all the time, hands in pockets and appeared to be handing out financial advice. I asked if he was a financial advisor and was informed he was a male nurse. The only thing he did...
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    Is your community next? Aussie town demands action against the siege that's keeping everyone on edge!

    Bring back the lash - this will improve the crime rate no end! Some of these little monsters that belt up old people, mistreat animals, steal etc. have records the length of Queen Street. Wake up govt. - go back to the good old days before it's too late!!
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    Woman's kind gesture at checkout leads to surprising outcome

    I only give money to animal charities - animals are always thankful for the help and do not smoke!
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