Youpla collapse: ACCC warns funeral directors against ripping off victims

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says people should not reveal to funeral providers they are eligible for payments from government scheme

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The consumer watchdog has warned funeral directors against ripping off victims of the Youpla collapse by increasing the prices it charges to people who are eligible for payments from a government scheme.

People who are eligible for a payment from the scheme shouldn't reveal this to funeral services providers while negotiating a quote, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said on Wednesday.