TradingStandardsScot
@TSScot
Followers
4K
Following
8K
Media
6K
Statuses
13K
Trading Standards Scotland is the national coordinating body for Trading Standards and consumer protection issues across Scotland. https://t.co/aqk4si6nsN
COSLA
Joined April 2013
The Big Scottish Scam Survey 2025 is running throughout July!. According to last year's survey these were the most common scams ⬇️ has anything changed?. Take the survey➡️
0
3
1
If you hire a trader to carry out work on your property, you have the right to expect it to be completed with reasonable care and skill. If not, you're legally entitled to ask them to fix the problem or ask for a refund. Find out more: #ConfidentConsumer
0
1
0
The Cyber and Fraud Hub has a useful guide called Keeping Children Safe Online - it covers:. 🎮How video games work & how to change settings.📱Social media platforms & safety features.💻Router parental controls.📱Privacy add-ons & settings. Download➡️
0
2
2
Following data breaches targeting online retailers, scammers may have obtained customers' details. They could use these details to contact customers and persuade them they're from a trusted organisation. Our #ScamShare bulletin has tips on avoiding scams ➡️
0
3
0
The organisers of BarraLive and the Eilean Dorcha festival in Benbecula have issued warnings about ticket scams after attendees received emails saying their payment had failed and asking them to click a link to repay. Read more➡️
0
0
0
There have been reports of new text/WhatsApp scams which start "Hi, this is Mum/Dad", where fraudsters pose as a parent and say they have a new phone number, often asking for money. Read more ➡️
0
2
1
Be #ScamAware of social media adverts or messages offering huge returns for a small initial payment. Before making any investment, check that the company is regulated by the FCA at Read more➡️
0
2
1
Be #ScamAware of texts saying an unpaid parking fine has been found on your vehicle and asking you to click a link to pay immediately. They don't say where you supposedly parked. Legitimate fines will contain details of the infringement & how to pay. ➡️
0
3
0
We've added a new accessibility tool to our website - it includes:. ✔️Text to Speech software .✔️Font and colour customisation.✔️Reading accessibility tools.✔️Translation into over 130 languages. Just click the circular ReciteMe icon to get started! ➡️
0
2
0
Have you experienced a scam?. If you're in Scotland, report it to Advice Direct Scotland on 0808 164 6000 or via . Stay #ScamAware
0
1
1
Following data breaches targeting online retailers, scammers may have obtained customers' details. They could use these details to contact customers and persuade them they're from a trusted organisation. Our #ScamShare bulletin has tips on avoiding scams ➡️
0
1
0
Sign up for Neighbourhood Watch Scotland free alerts to receive timely local alerts about community safety and crime prevention from Police Scotland, Trading Standards and other partners. Find out more 👇 .
0
0
0
If you or a family member has experienced a scam in the past year we'd love to hear about it - it will help us make sure our #ScamShare content is up to date and relevant. Fill out the Big Scottish Scam Survey 2025 here➡️
0
0
0
The organisers of BarraLive and the Eilean Dorcha festival in Benbecula have issued warnings about ticket scams after attendees received emails saying their payment had failed and asking them to click a link to repay. Read more➡️
0
1
0
There have been reports of new text/WhatsApp scams which start "Hi, this is Mum/Dad", where fraudsters pose as a parent and say they have a new phone number, often asking for money. Read more ➡️
0
0
1
Do you use our website: We want to make sure it's as user-friendly as possible, and includes the most relevant & useful information. If you have views on how it could be improved please let us know via the Big Scottish Scam Survey➡️
0
0
1
Be #ScamAware of social media adverts or messages offering huge returns for a small initial payment. Before making any investment, check that the company is regulated by the FCA at Read more➡️
0
1
0
Be #ScamAware of texts saying an unpaid parking fine has been found on your vehicle and asking you to click a link to pay immediately. They don't say where you supposedly parked. Legitimate fines will contain details of the infringement & how to pay. ➡️
0
2
0
East Ayrshire Trading Standards have issued a warning over 'dangerous' fake Labubu dolls which have been seized from several premises. They have loose parts, posing a choking hazard to young children ⬇️.
1
2
1
In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:. 🗨️Parking Fine Scams.🗨️"This is Mum/Dad" Message Scams.🗨️Heating/Energy Payment Scams.🗨️Island Music Festival Ticket Scams.🗨️Cryptocurrency Scams.🗨️Data Breaches: Avoid Scams. Please read & share➡️
0
4
2