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Watchdog Warns Retailers over Fake Black Friday Deals and False Urgency

The consumer watchdog is warning shoppers about false sitewide claims, bogus countdown timers and fake shop fronts after $217,800 in fines over two years.

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald
Ahead of the Black Friday sales period, Australia’s consumer watchdog has issued a warning to retailers against misleading customers into thinking they’re getting more of a deal than they actually are.

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Watchdog warns retailers over fake Black Friday deals and false urgency

Ahead of the Black Friday sales period, Australia’s consumer watchdog has issued a warning to retailers against misleading customers into thinking they’re getting more of a deal than they actually are.

·North Sydney, Australia
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The sales tactics to be on alert for this Black Friday

Bogus "countdown timers", false "storewide" discount claims and misleading price comparisons are in the spotlight as the consumer watchdog cracks down this sales season.

·Ultimo, Australia
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ABC Australia broke the news in Ultimo, Australia on Monday, November 9, 2026.
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