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News Beep<p>Financial Markets Authority warns Kiwibank for overcharging customers more than $900k</p><p>“We remain committed to fair and transparent banking practices and will continue to improve our processes to ensure…<br><a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/NewsBeep" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NewsBeep</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/News" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>News</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/Headlines" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Headlines</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/900k" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>900k</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/authority" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>authority</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/been" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>been</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/customers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>customers</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/financial" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>financial</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/fma" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>fma</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/for" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>for</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/kiwibank" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>kiwibank</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/Markets" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Markets</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/more" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>more</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/NewZealand" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NewZealand</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/NZ" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NZ</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/over" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>over</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/overcharging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>overcharging</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/than" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>than</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/warned" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>warned</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/warns" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>warns</span></a> <a href="https://newsbeep.org/tags/years" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>years</span></a><br><a href="https://www.newsbeep.com/43771/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">newsbeep.com/43771/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
Kevin Karhan :verified:<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://lgbtqia.space/@AeonCypher" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>AeonCypher</span></a></span> I think it's just <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/AntiRepairDesign" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AntiRepairDesign</span></a> to shaft consumers and <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/overcharging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>overcharging</span></a> them for essential upgrades by making it technically and financially hard or unfeasible to <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/upgrade" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>upgrade</span></a>. </p><ul><li>Seriously, <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/Apple" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Apple</span></a> charged €500+ more than <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/RetailPricing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RetailPricing</span></a> for the <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/DDR4" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DDR4</span></a>-SODIMMs of the <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/MacMini" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MacMini</span></a> 8.1 for what essentially takes 5 mins for an untrained person to do following an <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@iFixit" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>iFixit</span></a></span> tutorial.</li></ul>
Kevin Karhan :verified:<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://cyberplace.social/@GossiTheDog" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>GossiTheDog</span></a></span> pretty shure <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/Apple" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Apple</span></a>'s <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/Greedflation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Greedflation</span></a> will not result in their <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/iPhone" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>iPhone</span></a>|s and other products to be sold <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/cheaper" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>cheaper</span></a> in the <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/EU" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EU</span></a>, but instead they'll do <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/PriceGouging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PriceGouging</span></a> <em>even harder</em>!</p><ul><li>And because <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/Fanboys" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Fanboys</span></a> are just beyond help, they still gonna buy that shite regardless!</li></ul><p>Or does anyone expect Apple to stop <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/overcharging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>overcharging</span></a> for their <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/AntiRepairDesign" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AntiRepairDesign</span></a>|ed products???</p><ul><li>Hell no, Tim Cook wants to buy himself the dozenth house just from bonuses!!!</li></ul><p><a href="https://infosec.space/tags/rant" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>rant</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/capitalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>capitalism</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/greed" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>greed</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/corporations" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>corporations</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/GAFAMs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GAFAMs</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/AllGafamsAreBad" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AllGafamsAreBad</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/AllGafamsAreEvil" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AllGafamsAreEvil</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/LateStageCapitalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LateStageCapitalism</span></a></p>
AMonkeyInSilk 🇺🇦🇵🇸<p>There is a pattern with companies selling services and products in Australia. </p><p>The ACCC is suing Optus over alleged unconscionable conduct.<br>Its Mount Isa store preyed on vulnerable consumers, accumulating debt in excess of $150,000 for 42 individuals.</p><p>AGL has been ordered to pay a $25 million fine over a Centrepay scandal that saw it overcharging vulnerable people on welfare without their knowledge. AGL may appeal the fine. </p><p>Supermarkets, airlines and power companies are charging ‘exploitative’ prices despite reaping record&nbsp;profits</p><p><a href="https://theconversation.com/supermarkets-airlines-and-power-companies-are-charging-exploitative-prices-despite-reaping-record-profits-222755" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">theconversation.com/supermarke</span><span class="invisible">ts-airlines-and-power-companies-are-charging-exploitative-prices-despite-reaping-record-profits-222755</span></a></p><p><a href="https://theblower.au/tags/auspol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>auspol</span></a> <a href="https://theblower.au/tags/overcharging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>overcharging</span></a> <a href="https://theblower.au/tags/profit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>profit</span></a> <a href="https://theblower.au/tags/exploitation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>exploitation</span></a> <a href="https://theblower.au/tags/capitalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>capitalism</span></a> <a href="https://theblower.au/tags/consumerrights" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>consumerrights</span></a> <a href="https://theblower.au/tags/accc" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>accc</span></a></p>
Historian Matt<p>USPTO Asked to Cancel JavaScript Trademark, Airlines Take Billions in Seating Fees - HTTAY 112 HK</p><p><a href="https://port87.social/tags/httay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>httay</span></a> <a href="https://port87.social/tags/uspto" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>uspto</span></a> <a href="https://port87.social/tags/javascript" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>javascript</span></a> <a href="https://port87.social/tags/law" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>law</span></a> <a href="https://port87.social/tags/airlines" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>airlines</span></a> <a href="https://port87.social/tags/overcharging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>overcharging</span></a> <a href="https://port87.social/tags/greedflation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>greedflation</span></a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/UY-a6_96mLI?si=U0ffzOdykgPJf7ok" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">youtu.be/UY-a6_96mLI?si=U0ffzO</span><span class="invisible">dykgPJf7ok</span></a></p>
Steve Dustcircle 🌹<p><a href="https://masto.ai/tags/America" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>America</span></a>’s <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Communications" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Communications</span></a> Prices Are Buckets of <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Overcharging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Overcharging</span></a> that Need to be Halted</p><p><a href="https://kushnickbruce.medium.com/americas-communications-prices-are-buckets-of-overcharging-that-need-to-be-halted-05aa8ea99ec9" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">kushnickbruce.medium.com/ameri</span><span class="invisible">cas-communications-prices-are-buckets-of-overcharging-that-need-to-be-halted-05aa8ea99ec9</span></a></p>
Badwolf303<p><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/07/screaming-fans-concert-etiquette/674695/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/</span><span class="invisible">2023/07/screaming-fans-concert-etiquette/674695/</span></a> </p><p>A teenager paid $3000 for a <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/taylorswift" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>taylorswift</span></a> concert ticket &amp; this article is about <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/demonscreaming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>demonscreaming</span></a> at concerts. <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/overcharging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>overcharging</span></a> fans <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/scams" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>scams</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/concerts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>concerts</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/inflation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>inflation</span></a></p>
Poetry News<p>To the gasoline makers of Great Britain<br>Your prices are too high for your citizens<br>You are using a pandemic as an excuse<br>To raise prices in a way you should refuse<br>It’s time to lower prices, I believe<br>To help people live through these hard times we grieve<br>Motivated by greed and opportunity<br>It’s time to end this for our community</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.cloud/tags/bankofengland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>bankofengland</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.cloud/tags/gasoline" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>gasoline</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.cloud/tags/overcharging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>overcharging</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.cloud/tags/pricefixing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>pricefixing</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.cloud/tags/ode" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ode</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.cloud/tags/poetry" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>poetry</span></a></p><p><a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/andrew-bailey-inflation-interest-rates-petrol-b2370396.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">http://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">independent.co.uk/news/uk/home</span><span class="invisible">-news/andrew-bailey-inflation-interest-rates-petrol-b2370396.html</span></a></p>
kctipton<p>GOP Pushes for Even Larger Pentagon Budget Amid 'Unconscionable' Profiteering <a href="https://www.commondreams.org/news/gop-pentagon-budget-profiteering" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">commondreams.org/news/gop-pent</span><span class="invisible">agon-budget-profiteering</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Budget" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Budget</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Military" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Military</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Overcharging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Overcharging</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/USPolitics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>USPolitics</span></a></p>
Jonathan Wright<p>Ovo and Good Energy customers to get refunds after overcharging</p><p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65631546" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">bbc.co.uk/news/business-656315</span><span class="invisible">46</span></a></p><p>I think we could all do with a "refund" given the massive profits the energy giants Shell &amp; BP have reaped.</p><p>An apology wouldn't go amiss either.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Ovo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Ovo</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/GoodEnergy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GoodEnergy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Energy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Energy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/EnergyPrices" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EnergyPrices</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/CostOfLiving" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CostOfLiving</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/EnergyCompanies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EnergyCompanies</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Overcharging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Overcharging</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Profiteering" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Profiteering</span></a></p>
Tim W RESISTS<p><span class="h-card"><a href="https://union.place/@Dale" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>Dale</span></a></span> standard <a href="https://union.place/tags/overcharging" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>overcharging</span></a> in the US criminal justice system, unfortunately. Throw every possible charge at them and see what sticks / use the prospect of the penalties to negotiate down to a lower charge for the plea.</p><p><a href="https://union.place/tags/CriminalJustice" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CriminalJustice</span></a> <a href="https://union.place/tags/PrisonIndustrialComplex" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PrisonIndustrialComplex</span></a></p>
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