fish scam

[ifishcq1]

This probably won't effect many of us but it is something that we should be aware of
There seems to be a bit of a scam going on in the local area lately with fish being sold door to door. The seller comes in and tells the buyers that he has local boned and skinned red emperor for sale as soon as the boat comes in. Well the boat does take a long time when it is coming all the way from Thailand. The fish is not red emperor, it is red spot emperor much like yellow sweetlip only a more corse flesh it is a second grade fish. Word also has it that it costs $4.50 per kg and is sold for $15. When it is bought by the container load and that makes a huge profit in someone’s kick for little effort. The other sideline is cartons of old prawn up to six and seven years old being sold as new stuff. Be certain to check any offers that appear to be that cheap. This not only does our local fisherman out of work it cuts into the whole fishing industry. Not to mention the conditions of the fish or the packaging plants when there are no obligations to follow any health standards.
The battlers working in local factories,tyre shops and places like that have been targeted first
On Friday the health dept and office of fair trading were chasing a number of leads to help stop it continuing


cheers

[jtpython]

I haven't heard anything Scotty but will keep an ear out
JT

[A_DIFF_PERSPECTIVE]

Thanks for the heads up. What town/s are you referring to ?

[ifishcq1]

A_ D_ P
Rockhampton and Yeppoon definate
these days driving a few hundred kms either way isn't out of the question or even others doing the same thing

cheers

[Jurkyjj]

Thanks for the heads up!!
I have always been skeptical of the fishos that you see at the servos as well!!!
They always seem to have everything at ridiculous prices.
Maybe they are genuine....but....you can just never be certain.

Thanks heaps. Jason.