Consumer Hacks with Wendy Knowler

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Know your rights as a consumer. ECR’s Consumer Watchdog, Wendy Knowler, is giving us daily consumer tips to help empower you as a consumer. Here are the latest Consumer Hacks with Wendy Knowler.

  1. 3D AGO

    The consumer survival guide

    Everyday consumer realities you only learn after something goes wrong. Cash, vouchers, homes, cars, and official records - what you need to know to avoid costly mistakes.

    3 min

  2. FEB 13

    Before you click, renew or reply

    Before you renew insurance, reply to a “bank” call, or click that email, listen to this. These Consumer Hacks expose the fine print, the scams, and the small mistakes that can cost you big money.

    4 min

  3. JAN 30

    Consumer warnings you really need to pay attention to

    One small oversight can spiral into a massive financial headache. From phone security and insurance traps to legal admin gaps, these Consumer Hacks show you what to watch out for and how to shut down the risks before they hit your wallet.

    3 min

  4. JAN 23

    Before you lose the money

    Spam that won’t stop, contracts that quietly roll over, scam calls targeting older relatives, costly buying mistakes and credit habits that follow you for years. This episode flags the warning signs early so you can act before small oversights turn into expensive regrets.

    3 min

  5. JAN 16

    Consumer traps you should know

    From pressured warranties to illegal card fees and quiet product withdrawals, these Consumer Hacks show what’s fair, what’s not and how to push back

    3 min

  6. 12/19/2025

    Costly lessons they don’t warn you about

    From gym contracts you can’t escape to furniture that fails too late, expiry dates that don’t mean what you think, and hidden costs of car ownership. These Consumer Hacks unpack the expensive lessons many only learn after it’s too late, and how to avoid them.

    4 min

  7. 12/12/2025

    Before you answer that call… Listen to this first

    From banking fraud to contract loopholes and online shopping rights, this episode unpacks the week’s biggest consumer risks and how to stay one step ahead

    4 min

  8. 12/05/2025

    Smart summer hacks every South African should know

    Stay ahead this season with Wendy Knowler’s latest consumer hacks - from safer holiday travel to smarter online shopping and easy home fixes. Quick tips, practical insights, and real stories to help you save money, avoid scams, and make smarter choices every day.

    4 min
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Know your rights as a consumer. ECR’s Consumer Watchdog, Wendy Knowler, is giving us daily consumer tips to help empower you as a consumer. Here are the latest Consumer Hacks with Wendy Knowler.

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  • Creator
    East Coast Radio - Catch Up
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    91
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © East Coast Radio - Catch Up
  • Show Website
    Consumer Hacks with Wendy Knowler