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When it comes to convincing you to buy, brands have many tricks of the trade.

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Are targeted ads for mental health apps doing more harm than good? Social media is bombarding users with offers of support, but experts question whether it's helping.

Exclusive: Foxtel's questionable attempt to justify gambling rule breach Emails obtained by CHOICE show the broadcaster's incomprehension of gambling ad regulations.

Why Australia must do more about greenwashing Nobel-prize winning economist Joseph Stiglitz says consumers can't make informed choices.

Consumer awareness growing around carbon credentials A CHOICE survey reveals that consumers notice carbon claims and they sometimes influence purchase decisions. But how reliable are they?

Lowest price and price match guarantees A lowest price guarantee isn't necessarily good for your bottom line.

Panic marketing and the coronavirus Many business are playing on fears of a shortage of essential goods. We call it for what it is – very shonky behaviour

Big pharmacies, small savings: Chemist promotions overstating discounts Shelf labels at Chemist Warehouse and Terry White are making consumers think deals are better than they really are.

Facebook and Instagram are awash with alcohol advertisements A new report says the two platforms, both owned by Meta, hosted almost 40,000 distinct ads for alcohol in a single year.

Gas giant Santos sued for alleged greenwashing One of Australia's largest gas companies could be in breach of Australian Consumer Law over environmental claims.

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We unpack the facts and help you see through the packaging, labelling and advertising tricks.

Know your rights, know when you're being manipulated, and most of all know where to sniff out the best bargains.

Don't just yell and scream to let off steam, get the outcome you want with some targeted complaining.

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