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    British company faces class action over 'predatory' practices—are you at risk?

    We have done a number of cruises and have never felt the need to go into the Casino. Surely the people who do would know how much money they in their accounts. Sorry no sympathy for those that are so stupid and try to blame someone else.
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    Don't fall for this trick that led to 600 per cent increase in fraudulent activities!

    Just this week I had two emails from supposedly my internet provider advising me to confirm my logon details. Haha to them I could see it was not legit. I did report to IInet
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    Class lawsuit claims supermarkets misled customers on discounts, shoppers act

    I mainly shop at Coles but lately have been shopping at Aldi since we have one near us. I do not keep my dockets so cannot see how we could make a claim. Unless they can go by our Fly Buy accounts. I mainly buy multiples of an item on special that I would normally need. I dont buy just because...
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    Android users warned about 'sophisticated' virus affecting phones

    I do not use any apps on my PHONE it is just a phone to make calls. Unfortunately my bank has now changed how they run accounts and we are now going to be charged $2.50 for any and each transaction done in the bank . We are both aged pensioners and our pensions are paid into the bank. This is...
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    Unpacking today's jaw-dropping financial news that could hit your wallet

    Just a nother excuse for controlling OUR money
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    Ben Fordham's ‘embarrassing’ scam discovery: ‘I swear I have not spent any money with OnlyFans’

    I believe Banks should not allow transactions to be made immediately especially for large amounts / That at least would stop payments going to the scammers and give the customer time to contact the bank to report the possibility of a scam.
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    'It's so frustrating': Bank freezes pensioner's bank account over 'ridiculous' mistake

    I am left wondering about this report because the person says they exhausted all the charities for help food , cat bill etc and then later on it states that they had a ANZ bank account???????????????????/
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    Protect your bank account: Discover how this new malware hijacks your financial calls!

    I am confused by all these shortcuts so have no idea what these mean. what is UI and APK?
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    Aussies concerned about unusual 'mystery packages' flooding mailboxes

    Only yesterday I saw a couple of people promoting getting a free package from Temu. I dont remember the full details but there was a picture of lots of orange parcels . I did not bother really reading the full article so unfortunately I cannot explain more. The two I saw were using females...
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    Study reveals cancer risks carried by everyday food packaging

    Yes but thats what the gov erment supplied to be sure our headsets were not carrying germs. I was a telephonist on the local exchange
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    Study reveals cancer risks carried by everyday food packaging

    Exactly what are these items? We all have paper, cardboard , plastics and many other possible causes. I for one now in my mid 80's have been hearing about Fomaldehyde and consider myself lucky. When I first started work many years ago we had to clean out headset each day by wiping around...
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    Sportsmanship, Manners, and Respect

    I love reading Alan's wise reports as I too am a believer in the way he says these common decencies have been eroded. When I was young my Dad had a garage at our home where men would come for repairs to their vehicles. He always said to them " women and children were present" to remind them of...
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    Renovating your home? Beware of this clever scam that’s fooling homeowners!

    Earlier this year I saw an advert on Facebook for having your insulation replaced in the roof. Ours when built 30 years ago had wool insulation and now I believe it needs replacing so I contacted the advertiser and got a quote which I thought was reasonable. BUT they wanted a large deposit and...
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    Australia tightens drinking water guidelines amid ‘forever chemicals’ contamination concerns

    I only drink water at my home using a Brita filter . I am not keen on water anyway but need to have for medication etc.
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    Add this secret ingredient supermodel Elle Macpherson uses to your morning routine to boost your health!

    Thanks did not see the blue button but clicked on one of the highlighted ads and PHEW $88 no thanks
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    CHOICE report reveals privacy violations among major automotive brands

    Where is the List of these vehicles I can inly see three Hyunai, kia and tesla ?
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    Protect your personal and financial data from this unassuming scheme that could cost you thousands!

    oh dear we of the older generation who do not use these QR codes how are we going to get on when parking.
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    Price tag dilemma: Australians grapple with grocery costs in the age of budgeting

    Thank god I grew up in a country town. Shops did not show prices of everything. Loose goods were weighed on a regular basis flour sugar lentils you name it thats how it was done bacon was cut in the store on machine. We trusted the shop keepers. Like others I kept a bit of a record of...
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    myGov scam email

    I had one of the scam email yesterday from " my Gov" except the address was from myGov Support Team <[email protected]> a sure give away.
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