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Trading standards news, information, tips, alerts and... hmmm... there's something else? Oh yeah, discussion - for consumers and business.
Moray, Scotland
Joined December 2010
Today, we have launched our new @cyberawaregov campaign. As many of us are spending more time online, we want to make it easier for you to keep your devices safe... https://t.co/al5ZdBMBj1
#CyberAware
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#ScamAware: a consumer had a call supposedly from their bank, saying that the bank was closed due to COVID-19 and asking them to verify their account details in order to pay an outstanding bill. The consumer had ÂŁ4,000 taken from their account. Report all scams to @advicedotscot
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Lots of people have received emails/calls asking them to donate to various charities promising to help victims of #COVID19 or fund a cure. Most of these are fake - check whether a charity is genuine through the Scottish Charity Register https://t.co/mfUCNbT3To
#ScamAware
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SCAM ALERT Scammers are looking to profit from the worry and concerns caused by coronavirus. The below image is of a SCAM text message purporting to be from UKGOV #brumts #Centsa #Birminghamupdates
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Seen a retailer who is exploiting the #COVID19 outbreak with excessive prices? Here's how to report them.
There have been hundreds of reports of retailers across Scotland charging excessive prices for in-demand items over the last couple of weeks You can report businesses who are exploiting the #COVID19 outbreak to @CMAgovUK through this website 👇 https://t.co/iKnzgMaTW7
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POLICE are warning motorists about a new scam which claims that the driver has received a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) for a speeding violation. #SCAM #Police #scamaware #aberdeenshire
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Creep it real and check the seller! #Counterfeit costumes & cosmetics could be a hazard to you & your kids. Find top #tips from @The_IPO to avoid #fake goods online & have a #HappyHalloween: https://t.co/sXoL57wZjF
#buyreal
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Government orders Phillip Morris to stop advertising "healthier" tobacco products or face legal action https://t.co/j75wvoBrAl via @telegraphnews
telegraph.co.uk
The Government will take one of the world's largest tobacco firms to court unless it stops illegally targeting UK consumers with tobacco adverts, a Minister has said.
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High levels of chemicals in some children’s slime toys exposed
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The tobacco, cigarettes and 'fake Valium' seized from a car in Strangeways https://t.co/Qu4Dz17UFB
#buyreal
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The area was named the counterfeit capital of the UK in a Government report in 2016
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Use online dating? Watch out for scammers on dating sites. Dating scammers often create elaborate stories about being abroad for business or with the military. Whatever their story, at some point they will ask for money. Don’t miss a trick! Be #scamaware
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We’re taking part in Scams Awareness Month 2018 this June to help people stay #scamaware. If you spot a scam, report it @PoliceScotland
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Moray rogue traders terrorise 85-year-old woman and threaten to burn down customer's home… https://t.co/vIyKslE6Yt via @pressjournal
pressandjournal.co.uk
A rogue trader refused to leave a frail pensioner’s home after she refused to pay up - while his brother smashed up another customer’s driveway after she
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Calls received by Moray residents today from 01224 and 01343 numbers claiming to be BT Openreach to say your computer has a virus. Hang up - it's a scam!
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More reports of a phone scam in Moray this morning - calls from an 01224 number claiming to be BT Openreach to say your computer has a virus. Hang up - it's a scam!
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Reports of a phone scam in Moray received today - remember the Telephone Preference Service is FREE and will never call you asking for payment details.
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We are pleased to be supporting the Take Five campaign at Santander bank in Elgin this morning. Come along and have a chat if you have any questions or concerns about scams.
“If in doubt, don’t click.” Great advice from @TrulyMadly7 on how to protect yourself and your family from financial fraud. Stay alert and #TakeFive this #TakeFiveWeek
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Welcome to #TakeFiveWeek. Helping you to protect yourself from fraud.
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Make sure you enjoy your favourite whisky on #Burnsnight. #Counterfeit alcohol could ruin your celebration. #buyreal Use the 4Ps (PLACE, PRICE, PRODUCT & PACKAGING) to recognise #fake alcohol. For top tips visit: https://t.co/TFQAjs436s
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