Cold callers are claiming to be working for the local council or government and offering to carry out 'free' surveys of properties, before offering bogus grants to install energy efficiency measures

Read more in this week's #ScamShare bulletin⤵️
https://ow.ly/ozr95100pyv

If a cold caller offers you a free loft/roof survey, then tells you they have found serious defects in your house such as mould, damp or woodworm, get a second opinion before starting any work.

Read recent cases in this week's #ScamShare bulletin⤵️

➡️ https://ow.ly/97ln5100pxb

In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:

🗨️Energy Grant Scams
🗨️Loft Survey Scams
🗨️Energy Supplier Impersonation Scams
🗨️Dangerous 'Energy-Saving' Devices Online
🗨️Safe Journey to an Energy Efficient Home
🗨️Find Trusted Info & Report Scams

➡️ https://ow.ly/Is8F50ZZYF2

🟣Take Control of the Small Things🟣

This week's #ScamShare bulletin has information about your consumer rights to help you have the confidence to report issues with rogue traders and scammers ⤵️

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This week's #ScamShare bulletin has case studies of rogue traders who offer to repair driveways/private roads using materials supposedly left over from a previous job

They may start work without being authorised or charge more than agreed

Read more➡️ https://ow.ly/YOs650ZYkLp

This week's #ScamShare bulletin has recent examples of roofing scams and info on how to find trusted roofers if you need work done - stay #ScamAware ⤵️

#Recent1r#Recent1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://mailchi.mp/9fd73e9550d1/trading-standards-scotland-bulletin-15-october#Recent1

In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:

🗨️Roofing Scams
🗨️Courier Fraud
🗨️Rogue Traders: Driveway Resurfacing/Repairs
🗨️Halloween Safety
🗨️Take Control of the Small Things: Know Your Consumer Rights
🗨️Counterfeit Weight Loss Medication

Please read & share ➡️ https://ow.ly/S9CP50ZXyGu

This week's #ScamShare bulletin is a special edition to tie in with our Take Control of the Small Things campaign

In it we're highlighting five simple things you can do now to avoid scams and feel more in control

Please read & share➡️ https://ow.ly/mCex50ZVJwr

Our weekly #ScamShare bulletin includes information and advice about the latest email, doorstep, phone and cyber scams affecting Scottish consumers

Sign up to receive the bulletin at https://www.tsscot.co.uk/bulletin/

Scam TV Licence emails are on the rise. They might:

❌Ask you to make an urgent payment
❌Say you can get a refund or a cheaper licence
❌Show a fake licence number

Read more in our #ScamShare bulletin ➡️ #Recent2r#Recent2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://mailchi.mp/2b628ba59239/trading-standards-scotland-bulletin-1-october#Recent2

In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:

🗨️Insulation Compensation Scams
🗨️TV Licensing Scams
🗨️Ticket Scams: Oasis Concerts
🗨️Scam QR Codes on Parking Meters
🗨️Counterfeit Squishy Toys
🗨️Report Scam Adverts Online

Please read & share ➡️ https://ow.ly/q4Z650ZTo56

Each of our #ScamShare Spotlights highlights a common scam and includes info on how to recognise and avoid them 👇

The A4 leaflets can be viewed online or printed off and shared with those not online

https://www.tsscot.co.uk/scamshare/

This week's #ScamShare bulletin has examples of bank email scams:

🗨️We're upgrading our authentication process and need to confirm your details

🗨️A new direct debit has been set up from your account

🗨️A suspicious transaction has been made

Read more ➡️ https://ow.ly/vZog50ZRktF

In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:

🗨️Bank Scams: Emails
🗨️Pension Scams
🗨️PayPal Scams
🗨️iPhone 18 Pro: Scam Websites
🗨️New Children's Book on Cyber Security
🗨️Product Safety & Recent Recalls

Please read & share➡️ https://mailchi.mp/612ba15df732/trading-standards-scotland-bulletin-24-september

This week's #ScamShare bulletin includes a focus on student safety online:

🔗links to support guides
💻 advice on recognising & avoiding common scams

Read more ➡️ https://mailchi.mp/d6e19aaf4661/trading-standards-scotland-bulletin-17-september

Our weekly #ScamShare bulletin includes information and advice about the latest email, doorstep, phone and cyber scams affecting Scottish consumers

Sign up to receive the bulletin and view previous editions at https://www.tsscot.co.uk/bulletin/

Do you have friends or relatives who are bothered by scam calls?

Our PDF with information about common scam calls and how to avoid them can be printed off for those who are not online 👇 #ScamShare #ScamAware

https://www.tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Phone-Scam-Information.pdf

This week's #ScamShare bulletin includes a focus on student safety online:

🔗links to support guides
💻 advice on recognising & avoiding common scams

Read more ➡️ https://mailchi.mp/d6e19aaf4661/trading-standards-scotland-bulletin-17-september

In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:

🗨️Student Loan Scams
🗨️'Task' Scams
🗨️Cloud Storage Scams
🗨️Student Online Safety Guide
🗨️Students' Good Guide to Credit
🗨️Avoiding Cryptocurrency Scams

Please read & share➡️ https://mailchi.mp/d6e19aaf4661/trading-standards-scotland-bulletin-17-september

Worried about emergency locksmith scams?

Listen to our #ScamShare podcast with the Master Locksmiths Association to find out how rogue companies post online ads offering low callout prices, but then charging hundreds of pounds more

🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7p44zcsf9v13uoaGh0WF7W

Have you listened to our most recent #ScamShare podcast episode with the Master Locksmiths Association?

Find out how rogue companies post online ads offering low callout prices, but then charging hundreds of pounds more

🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7p44zcsf9v13uoaGh0WF7W

In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:

🗨️Counterfeit Weight Loss Medication
🗨️Emergency Locksmith Scams
🗨️Streaming Service Scams
🗨️Warranty / Home Cover Scams
🗨️Trusted Trader Week

Please read & share➡️ https://mailchi.mp/d97aa517d9ca/trading-standards-scotland-bulletin-10-september #TrustedTraderWeek

Each of our #ScamShare Spotlights highlights a common scam and includes info on how to recognise and avoid them 👇

The A4 leaflets can be viewed online or printed off and shared with those not online

https://www.tsscot.co.uk/scamshare/

This week we published the 300th edition of our #ScamShare bulletin 🎉

It now has almost 4,400 subscribers and a weekly reach of many more - thanks to all those who read and share our content each week!

Sign up to receive the bulletin at https://www.tsscot.co.uk/bulletin/

Today we are publishing the 300th edition of our #ScamShare bulletin!🎉

🗨️Plug-in Solar Panels: Safety Advice
🗨️Bank Scams Targeting Revolut Users
🗨️Voltage Optimiser Scams
🗨️DVLA Scams: Vehicle Tax Renewal
🗨️Recruitment Scams
🗨️Borrow Money Safely Online

Please read & share➡️ https://ow.ly/6fZM50ZIaUt