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How I got the last $10m laugh on a rip-off artist who fleeced me

JustAnswer admitted misleading Australian consumers about subscription pricing and must refund eligible customers after the Federal Court imposed the penalty.

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Andrew Leigh has championed reforms against hidden fees and subscription traps. Discover how the ACCC secured a $10 million JustAnswer penalty after misleading consumers.

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How I got the last $10m laugh on a rip-off artist who fleeced me

Andrew Leigh has championed reforms against hidden fees and subscription traps. Discover how the ACCC secured a $10 million JustAnswer penalty after misleading consumers.

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From subscription traps to corporate power: government can fight back

A long-running subscription rip-off ended with refunds and a $10 million penalty. More importantly, it showed what government can achieve when it sides with consumers against corporate power.

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The Canberra Times broke the news in Canberra, Australia on Monday, August 10, 2026.
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