Consumer credit media releases

December 2016

Youi insurance fined $320,000 for misleading sales techniques

15 December 2016

Insurance firm Youi NZ Pty Limited (Youi) has today been fined $320,000 in the Auckland District Court for employing misleading sales techniques when attempting to sell policies to consumers who were seeking a quote.

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"You better watch out" – Christmas shoppers urged

14 December 2016

With the Christmas shopping season in full swing the Commerce Commission is reminding consumers and retailers about consumers' rights when buying goods in store or online.

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Harmoney fined $292k for misleading marketing campaign

2 December 2016

Peer-to-peer lender Harmoney has today been fined $292,500 in the Auckland District Court for misleading consumers into believing they had been pre-approved for a personal loan.

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