OCBA - Links for consumer advice

Links for South Australian agencies

Office for the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner
Many licensed premises in South Australia have consents which allow them to trade for extended periods of time and/or provide entertainment. The database kept by the Office for the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner is available for you to search online at http://www.olgc.sa.gov.au/default.asp?page=search.licence.licence_search_housing.html'

Telephone

Facsimile

Telephone

Australian agencies

International agencies

Complaints

Dispute Resolution
Easy Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Banking
Australian Banking Industry Ombudsman
Electricity
Electricity Industry Ombudsman SA
Financial
Financial Industry Complaints Service
Insurance
Insurance Enquiries and Complaints Ltd
Telephone / Internet Providers
Telecommunication Industry Ombudsman

Scam Links

Alertsand News Releases
U.S. Better Business Bureau. This page contains a list of press releases concerning business scams.
Choice
Choice is run by the Australian Consumers' Association, an independent and non-profit organisation which is funded by consumer subscriptions. This association publishes consumer information, tests products and lobbies on the consumer's behalf.
Fido
Australian Securities and Investments Commission's financial tips and safety checks.
Internet Scambusters
U.S. based internet scam and fraud web site.
National Fraud Information Center and Internet Fraud Watch
Formed by the National Consumers League, a nonprofit consumer organization in the United States.
Nigeria - The 419 Coalition Website
This website is dedicated to the long-running Nigerian scam operation.
Phone Busters
Canada national deceptive telemarketing call centre, operated by the Ontario Provincial Police.
Prize Promotion Fraud
A release by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission about a continuing prize promotion fraud.
Scam Watch - NZ Ministry of Consumer Affairs
List alleged or proven scams circulating in New Zealand. Some unregulated investment schemes are also listed.
SCAMwatch
The SCAMwatch website is run by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC). The aim is to provide information to consumers and small business about how to recognise, avoid and report scams.

Buying a used vechicle

Transport SA
http://www.transport.sa.gov.au or
http://www.transport.sa.gov.au/rls/html/services/rego.html
Vehicle Securities Register (VSR)
http://www.transport.sa.gov.au/rls/html/services/security.html
Royal Automobile Association of SA Inc (RAA)
http://www.raa.net and
http://www.raa.net/motor/motormain.html
Motor Trade Association of SA Inc (MTA)
http://www.mta-sa.asn.au/

Food labelling and additives

Food Index
Department of Human Services (Food)
FAQ
Food Science & Technology (UK)
Food Safety
The Food Safety Campaign's Education Pages
Food Additives
Food Science Brureau
Allergies
Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy

Seniors

Aged Rights Advocacy Service Inc (ARAS)

45 Flinders Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Telephone (08) 8232 5377
Country toll free 1800 700 600
Fax (08) 8232 5388

Council of the Ageing (COTA)

National Seniors
Flinders House, 45 Flinders Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Telephone (08) 8232 0422
Country toll free 1800 182 324
Facsimile (08) 8232 0433
Email cotasa@cotasa.org.au
Web www.cota.org.au

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