ACCC suing Optus alleging it sold vulnerable customers products they ‘did not want and could not afford’

2024-10-31 1,367

The consumer watchdog is suing Optus alleging it engaged in unconscionable conduct when selling phone products to vulnerable customers. Many were First Nations customers from remote and regional areas, as well customers living with disabilities or in disadvantage. The ACCC alleges Optus engaged debt collectors to pursue many of these consumers.