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Trading Standards Scotland is the national coordinating body for Trading Standards and consumer protection issues across Scotland. https://t.co/aqk4si6nsN
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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➡️
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Each of our 22 #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.
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During the warm weather there have reports of misleading ads online for room cooling devices using 'new technology' that promise to save money on bills. Electrical Safety First advise that you should only buy electrical products from trusted retailers. ➡️
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There's been a huge increase in recruitment 'task' scams which offer paid work completing simple tasks such as writing online reviews or liking social media posts. After completing a few tasks, you're usually asked to make payments to release more tasks. ➡️
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43% of respondents to this year's Big Scottish Scam Survey had experienced a delivery scam. If you're expecting a delivery, track it on the company’s official website rather than using links/contact details provided in an unexpected message. Read examples➡️
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With products and services becoming more expensive, it's important to make sure that your consumer rights are upheld. Find out more about your rights at or contact the @advicedotscot team on 0808 164 6000 for support on consumer-related matters.
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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 👇 .
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Huge numbers of counterfeit Labubu dolls have been seized across Scotland - they're made from substandard materials and contain loose parts, which could pose a choking hazard, as well as toxic chemicals . Read more about how to recognise & report fakes➡️
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Our #ScamShare PDFs focus on common scams to help you be #ScamAware. 📦Deliveries.👛Banks.💻Amazon.☎️HMRC.📺TV Licence.🏆Prize draw.👛PayPal.📶Telecoms.💡Energy.🗨️WhatsApp.📺Warranty.🚗DVLA.🎫Tickets.💻Remote Access.🚪Doorstep. ➡️#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek.
tsscot.co.uk
A series of PDFs shining a spotlight on the most frequently reported email, phone, text and cyber scams in Scotland
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The most common scams according to the Big Scottish Scam Survey were related to energy grants:. 📱Calls saying you're eligible for grants for energy saving measures. 💻Online surveys to check if you can get funding for energy efficiency products. More➡️
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During the warm weather there have reports of misleading ads online for room cooling devices using 'new technology' that promise to save money on bills. Electrical Safety First advise that you should only buy electrical products from trusted retailers. ➡️
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Over the next few weeks we'll be sharing resources by Digital Skills Education on topics such as:. 🤳protect yourself from cyber threats.📁share files securely.🔏keep home networks safe. This week there's advice on what to do if you click a phishing link➡️
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30% of respondents to this year's Big Scottish Scam Survey had experienced scams on WhatsApp, where fraudsters pose as a family member and ask for money urgently. Read recent examples in this week's #ScamShare bulletin ➡️
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According to the Big Scottish Scam Survey the 10 most common scams in Scotland are. 🏠Energy Scams.📦Delivery Scams.💳HMRC Scams.🎉Prize Draw Scams.📱WhatsApp Scams.💷Bank Scams.📺Amazon Scams.🛒Online Shopping Scams.💻Broadband Scams.🪙Investment Scams. ➡️
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Some consumers have received scam calls posing as SKY, saying the insurance policy on their broadband equipment is about to expire and that if they don't renew it immediately they could be liable for the cost of replacing it. Read more➡️
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43% of respondents to this year's Big Scottish Scam Survey had experienced a delivery scam. If you're expecting a delivery, track it on the company’s official website rather than using links/contact details provided in an unexpected message. Read examples➡️
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In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:. 🗨️Delivery Scams.🗨️WhatsApp Scams.🗨️Broadband Equipment Insurance Scams.🗨️Online Ads for Room Cooling Devices.🗨️Energy Grant Scams.🗨️What to Do if You Click a Phishing Link. Please read & share ➡️
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If you’ve experienced misleading or aggressive sales practices, you can report the trader to Trading Standards by calling Advice Direct Scotland on 0808 164 6000 or visiting #ConfidentConsumer
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Information from Social Security Scotland about recognising & avoiding scam messages about heating payments 👇 #ScamShare.
socialsecurity.gov.scot
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Looking for a trusted trader? You can find members of trade associations such as the Federation of Master Builders via the Trade Association Forum at #ConfidentConsumer
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