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Jessica Merryfield
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Head of Policy & Campaigns at CTSI, expressor of own views.

BSc.(Hons), Dip., DCATS, CTSP, MCTSI, ACIEH
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In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:

🗨️Insulation Scams: Formaldehyde Poisoning
🗨️Cold Weather and Energy Bill Support Scams
🗨️Rental Scams
🗨️Apple ID Scams
🗨️Common Bank Scams
🗨️Locksmith Scams

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March 17, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:

🗨️Housing Repair Scams
🗨️Remote Access Scams - Software Updates
🗨️Landscaping Scams
🗨️Amazon Refund Scams
🗨️National Student Money Week
🗨️Illegal Money Lender Arrested

Please read & share➡️ mailchi.mp/d83f923a68a0...
March 6, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Regulation is at the heart of economic growth, providing a level playing field for businesses, dealing with rogue businesses who undermine this, and boosting consumer and market confidence as a result.

#regulation #regulators #tradingstandards #economicgrowth #business #consumerprotection
February 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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We’ve written to the gov with @fairness.bsky.social
and 24 business leaders, investors and legal experts to demand a re-think on @teamlabouruk.bsky.social's deregulatory agenda.

Our report sets out why regulation is the bedrock fair and inclusive growth. More 👇👇

open.substack.com/pub/unchecke...
Regulators hold the key to delivering inclusive growth. It’s time Labour ended its culture war against them.
Our new report with Fairness Foundation sets out why regulation is key to delivering fair growth and raising living standards
open.substack.com
February 20, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Hear CTSI's CEO speak to BBC Radio 4's "You and Yours" programme, aired today, highlighting the issues around Trading Standards funding and the adaptations being undertaken to address the gaps.
#tradingstandards #consumerprotection #regulation #regulators
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0027t61
t.co
February 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The CTSI team will be in attendance at the New Year New Start #CareersFair on Saturday 1 February in West Bromwich, highlighting the amazing #TradingStandards profession and #career!

To register for your free ticket, visit:
connexionssandwell.co.uk/events1/

#job #newjob #newcareer
Events - Connexions Sandwell
NEW YEAR NEW START 2025 New Year New Start – our annual Careers Fair...
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January 28, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Hertfordshire #TradingStandards officers have visited pubs & restaurants to check the measures of alcohol given meet the legal requirements. 90% were found to be short measured (20/22)! Contact your local Trading Standards to report any short measures you get.

#legalmetrology #consumerprotection
January 22, 2025 at 3:49 PM
It’s here, it's utterly glorious & packed with something for every TS professional:
⚖️regulatory reform
⚡️green energy
🚨scams
📱product safety
💷 financial investigations
🚭illicit tobacco
…and an insightful interview with Justin Madders to name just a few!
#tradingstandards #consumerprotection
January 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
This is worrying! Consumer protection is vital to economic growth, ensuring consumer confidence and a level playing field for businesses. A rethink is needed on this strategy.

#consumerprotection #tradingstandards #econonmicgrowth
January 14, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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Trading standards officers have seized more than 88,000 illegal vapes in Shropshire, Wolverhampton and Dudley
Thousands of illegal vapes seized in Shropshire as a Shrewsbury shop owners is fined more than £30,000
Trading standards officers have seized more than 88,000 illegal vapes in Shropshire, Wolverhampton and Dudley
buff.ly
January 13, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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A raid on a Blackburn newsagents shop by trading standards and police discovered hundreds of illegal cigarettes and vapes hidden in its back room.
Hundreds of illegal cigarettes and vapes found in raid on newsagent
A raid on a Blackburn newsagents shop by trading standards and police discovered hundreds of illegal cigarettes and vapes hidden in its back room.
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January 9, 2025 at 5:34 AM
CTSI meet with @gwynnemp.bsky.social on the vital work of #TradingStandards and in particular the role we will play in enforcing the forthcoming Tobacco and Vapes legislation. We look forward to continuing working to protect the public’s health and to support businesses. #SmokefreeGeneration
January 8, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Been hacked and lost digital access? Norfolk County Council's Trading Standards Service have produced a guide to recovering your accounts. Check it out here: ▶️

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https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/recovering-a-hacked-account
t.co
January 8, 2025 at 12:18 PM
This looks interesting! As someone who has spent their career to date involved in regulation of the food industry from both a Trading Standards and Environmental Health perspective, I shall be listening to this.
#foodsafety #foodstrategy #regulation #tradingstandards #foodstandards #foodlabelling
This episode explores the need for a new, comprehensive and integrated food strategy with strong leadership at the highest level of government.

Other areas include industry regulation, advertising, food labelling and taxes.

🎧 To listen, search ‘Unpacking the Evidence’ on your podcast store
January 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
With the Self Assessment deadline looming, @tsscot.bsky.social are advising how to identify, avoid and report Self Assessment Scams
#selfassessment #scams #tradingstandards #scamaware #bescamaware

Read more: mailchi.mp/74b59f60c4ad...
January 8, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Think you’ve been scammed by a shop during your #Christmas shopping?
📝 Keep evidence of what’s happened, including pictures of what you received & communication between you and the shop.
This #online scams tool can help you stay #ScamAware orlo.uk/5xp6M
#tradingstandards #consumerrights
January 7, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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We’re working with STV News on a piece about illegal money lending – would you be willing to share your experience with a journalist?

You can do this anonymously – you’re identity will be protected.

Please get in touch at [email protected]
January 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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We’re working with STV News on a piece about illegal money lending – would you be willing to share your experience with a journalist?

You can do this anonymously – you’re identity will be protected.

Please get in touch at [email protected]
January 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Is your food what it claims to be? 🤔
Learn about the different types of food fraud and how to spot them.
🔗 https://buff.ly/4a4IAuO
January 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
New Year, New Career? Why not see what your local council can offer? No two days are the same and you make a difference to the local community! I can recommend #TradingStandards as a good place to start 😉

#recruitment #career #careeropportunites #localgovernment #apprenticeship #newjob
In our latest blog, Cllr Ali Brown OBE examines the new LGA ‘Make a Difference, Work for Your Local Council’ campaign - a big step forward in local authority staff recruitment.
@LGAcomms

inlogov.com/2024/12/10/h...
January 3, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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