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medium
misleading labeling
submitted

Product labeled as 'made in PNG' but is imported

Product packaging claims 'Made in PNG' but barcode and fine print indicate it's imported from Indonesia.

Complainant: Sarah Kuman
Contact: sarah.kuman@email.com
Submitted: 1/21/2024
low
poor quality
under_review

Consistently poor quality produce

Fresh produce section has moldy vegetables and overripe fruit. Quality has declined significantly over past month.

Complainant: David Kone
Contact: david.kone@email.com
Submitted: 1/20/2024
medium
false advertising
investigating

Advertised 50% off promotion not honored at checkout

Store advertised 50% off all household items but only applied 20% discount at register. Manager refused to honor advertised price.

Complainant: Mary Tau
Contact: mary.tau@email.com
Submitted: 1/19/2024
high
unfair pricing
under_review

Price gouging on bottled water during shortage

Store X increased bottled water prices by 150% during recent supply shortage. Price jumped from K3.50 to K8.75 per 1.5L bottle.

Complainant: John Kila
Contact: john.kila@email.com
Submitted: 1/18/2024
urgent
expired products
resolved

Selling expired dairy products

Purchased milk that expired 5 days ago. Store continues to sell expired items despite multiple complaints.

Complainant: Peter Wari
Contact: peter.wari@email.com
Submitted: 1/15/2024
high
unfair pricing
submitted

Excessive pricing on essential items

Store is charging significantly higher prices on rice and milk compared to neighboring stores. This appears to be exploiting customers who have no alternative nearby.

Complainant: John Kila
Contact: john.kila@email.com
Submitted: 1/15/2024
high
unfair pricing
submitted

Excessive markup on basic necessities

This store is charging K72 for a 10kg bag of rice when other stores sell it for K45-48. This is unfair to consumers, especially during hard economic times.

Complainant: Mary Kila
Contact: +675 7234 5678
Submitted: 1/15/2024
high
unfair pricing
submitted

Excessive markup on basic necessities

This store is charging K72 for a 10kg bag of rice when other stores sell it for K45-48. This is unfair to consumers, especially during hard economic times.

Complainant: Mary Kila
Contact: +675 7234 5678
Submitted: 1/15/2024
medium
false advertising
submitted

Sale prices not honored at checkout

Multiple items advertised as on sale in the flyer, but when I got to checkout they charged full price. When I complained, staff said the sale ended yesterday but flyer says it's valid until this Friday.

Complainant: John Wapo
Contact: +675 7123 4567
Submitted: 1/14/2024
medium
false advertising
submitted

Sale prices not honored at checkout

Multiple items advertised as on sale in the flyer, but when I got to checkout they charged full price. When I complained, staff said the sale ended yesterday but flyer says it's valid until this Friday.

Complainant: John Wapo
Contact: +675 7123 4567
Submitted: 1/14/2024
medium
false advertising
under_review

Misleading promotional pricing

Advertisement stated 'Buy 2 Get 1 Free' but at checkout was charged full price for all three items. When questioned, staff said promotion expired yesterday but signs are still up.

Complainant: Mary Wapo
Contact: +675 7234 5678
Submitted: 1/14/2024
urgent
poor quality
under_review

Expired products on shelves

Found multiple expired dairy products on the shelves. The milk I bought yesterday was already 3 days past expiry date. This is dangerous for consumers.

Complainant: Grace Toea
Contact: +675 7345 6789
Submitted: 1/13/2024
urgent
poor quality
under_review

Expired products on shelves

Found multiple expired dairy products on the shelves. The milk I bought yesterday was already 3 days past expiry date. This is dangerous for consumers.

Complainant: Grace Toea
Contact: +675 7345 6789
Submitted: 1/13/2024
urgent
expired products
investigating

Selling expired dairy products

Purchased milk that was 3 days past expiry date. This is a serious health concern and store should be inspected.

Complainant: Peter Tau
Contact: peter.tau@email.com
Submitted: 1/13/2024
medium
misleading labeling
submitted

GST not properly disclosed on receipts

Receipts don't clearly show which items have GST and which are zero-rated. Total GST amount is shown but no breakdown per item. Makes it impossible to verify correct charging.

Complainant: Peter Nou
Contact: +675 7456 7890
Submitted: 1/12/2024
medium
misleading labeling
submitted

GST not properly disclosed on receipts

Receipts don't clearly show which items have GST and which are zero-rated. Total GST amount is shown but no breakdown per item. Makes it impossible to verify correct charging.

Complainant: Peter Nou
Contact: +675 7456 7890
Submitted: 1/12/2024
high
refusal of_service
investigating

Store refused to sell GST-exempt goods without charging GST

I tried to buy rice which should be GST-free but the store insisted on charging GST. When I showed them the GST policy, they refused to sell to me.

Complainant: Sarah Kama
Contact: +675 7567 8901
Submitted: 1/11/2024
high
refusal of_service
investigating

Store refused to sell GST-exempt goods without charging GST

I tried to buy rice which should be GST-free but the store insisted on charging GST. When I showed them the GST policy, they refused to sell to me.

Complainant: Sarah Kama
Contact: +675 7567 8901
Submitted: 1/11/2024