Looking for a service provider to come to your home? Google is not your friend

Steer clear of cellphone roaming bill shocks

Your new cellphone number could well have had a dodgy past.

Deepfake videos and fake WhatsApp groups are increasingly targeting consumers, with scammers impersonating figures such as retired businessman Laurie Dippenaar, Elon Musk, and Patrice Motsepe to lure investors.

Don’t be fooled by a car salesman into thinking that you have to pay for a so-called after-market warranty when buying a car that no longer has the manufacturer’s warranty.

No, there’s nothing stopping cellphone networks from increasing subscription fees on existing contracts.

Balloon payments may seem appealing when financing a car, but the choice often backfires on the car buyer years later.

Steer clear of travel scams with these 10 questions

Debt counselling scams are rampant in South Africa. Call centres, often linked to registered debt counsellors, cold-call consumers, falsely promising reduced interest rates or debt write-offs.

Only pre-paid vouchers must legally be valid for at least three years