Trading Standards Scotland
@tsscot.bsky.social
Trading Standards Scotland is the national coordinating body for Trading Standards and consumer protection issues across Scotland.
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/
In the first #ScamShare bulletin of 2026:
🗨️Self Assessment Scams
🗨️Tour Operator Scams
🗨️Health/Sleep Survey Scams
🗨️Cloud Storage Scams
🗨️Find Trusted Traders & Report Issues
🗨️Ask Silver Scam Checker
Please read & share ➡️https://mailchi.mp/5d5d26b6d4e8/trading-standards-scotland-bulletin-15-january
🗨️Self Assessment Scams
🗨️Tour Operator Scams
🗨️Health/Sleep Survey Scams
🗨️Cloud Storage Scams
🗨️Find Trusted Traders & Report Issues
🗨️Ask Silver Scam Checker
Please read & share ➡️https://mailchi.mp/5d5d26b6d4e8/trading-standards-scotland-bulletin-15-january
January 15, 2026 at 8:40 AM
In the first #ScamShare bulletin of 2026:
🗨️Self Assessment Scams
🗨️Tour Operator Scams
🗨️Health/Sleep Survey Scams
🗨️Cloud Storage Scams
🗨️Find Trusted Traders & Report Issues
🗨️Ask Silver Scam Checker
Please read & share ➡️https://mailchi.mp/5d5d26b6d4e8/trading-standards-scotland-bulletin-15-january
🗨️Self Assessment Scams
🗨️Tour Operator Scams
🗨️Health/Sleep Survey Scams
🗨️Cloud Storage Scams
🗨️Find Trusted Traders & Report Issues
🗨️Ask Silver Scam Checker
Please read & share ➡️https://mailchi.mp/5d5d26b6d4e8/trading-standards-scotland-bulletin-15-january
Our #ScamShare bulletin will return tomorrow, with information and advice about the latest email, doorstep, phone and cyber scams affecting Scottish consumers.
Sign up to receive the bulletin here: https://mailchi.mp/79a5dd06fd6a/scamshare
Report all scams to @advicedotscot
Sign up to receive the bulletin here: https://mailchi.mp/79a5dd06fd6a/scamshare
Report all scams to @advicedotscot
January 14, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Our #ScamShare bulletin will return tomorrow, with information and advice about the latest email, doorstep, phone and cyber scams affecting Scottish consumers.
Sign up to receive the bulletin here: https://mailchi.mp/79a5dd06fd6a/scamshare
Report all scams to @advicedotscot
Sign up to receive the bulletin here: https://mailchi.mp/79a5dd06fd6a/scamshare
Report all scams to @advicedotscot
HMRC is reminding customers to be wary of scams in the run up to the Self Assessment deadline on 31 January
More than 4,800 Self Assessment scams have been reported in the last 10 months
Read more➡️ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/4800-self-assessment-scams-reported
More than 4,800 Self Assessment scams have been reported in the last 10 months
Read more➡️ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/4800-self-assessment-scams-reported
4,800 Self Assessment scams reported
Customers warned they need to be alert to scams ahead of 31 January Self Assessment deadline.
www.gov.uk
January 14, 2026 at 10:45 AM
HMRC is reminding customers to be wary of scams in the run up to the Self Assessment deadline on 31 January
More than 4,800 Self Assessment scams have been reported in the last 10 months
Read more➡️ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/4800-self-assessment-scams-reported
More than 4,800 Self Assessment scams have been reported in the last 10 months
Read more➡️ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/4800-self-assessment-scams-reported
Scammers may create copycat websites advertising holiday accommodation which doesn't exist or has already been booked.
Do plenty of research before booking a holiday - find out more at www.tsscot.co.uk/holiday-scams/
Avoid a #Scamcation
Do plenty of research before booking a holiday - find out more at www.tsscot.co.uk/holiday-scams/
Avoid a #Scamcation
January 14, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Scammers may create copycat websites advertising holiday accommodation which doesn't exist or has already been booked.
Do plenty of research before booking a holiday - find out more at www.tsscot.co.uk/holiday-scams/
Avoid a #Scamcation
Do plenty of research before booking a holiday - find out more at www.tsscot.co.uk/holiday-scams/
Avoid a #Scamcation
Holidaymakers have been left in tears after paying hundreds of pounds for accommodation that didn’t exist
If possible, book directly with the holiday provider or through a reputable agent. Be suspicious if asked to pay by bank transfer/cash
➡️http://www.tsscot.co.uk/holiday-scams/
If possible, book directly with the holiday provider or through a reputable agent. Be suspicious if asked to pay by bank transfer/cash
➡️http://www.tsscot.co.uk/holiday-scams/
January 13, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Holidaymakers have been left in tears after paying hundreds of pounds for accommodation that didn’t exist
If possible, book directly with the holiday provider or through a reputable agent. Be suspicious if asked to pay by bank transfer/cash
➡️http://www.tsscot.co.uk/holiday-scams/
If possible, book directly with the holiday provider or through a reputable agent. Be suspicious if asked to pay by bank transfer/cash
➡️http://www.tsscot.co.uk/holiday-scams/
Be suspicious of holidays advertised on social media or in unsolicited emails at a reduced price
Scammers will be aware of destinations which are in high demand this spring/summer and may create fake deals
Avoid a #Scamcation
www.tsscot.co.uk/holiday-scams
Scammers will be aware of destinations which are in high demand this spring/summer and may create fake deals
Avoid a #Scamcation
www.tsscot.co.uk/holiday-scams
January 13, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Be suspicious of holidays advertised on social media or in unsolicited emails at a reduced price
Scammers will be aware of destinations which are in high demand this spring/summer and may create fake deals
Avoid a #Scamcation
www.tsscot.co.uk/holiday-scams
Scammers will be aware of destinations which are in high demand this spring/summer and may create fake deals
Avoid a #Scamcation
www.tsscot.co.uk/holiday-scams
Looking at spring/summer holidays?
Where possible, pay via credit card rather than bank transfer – this offers more protection if something goes wrong
Be suspicious if a provider only accepts payment by cash/bank transfer - avoid a #Scamcation
➡️http://www.tsscot.co.uk/holiday-scams/
Where possible, pay via credit card rather than bank transfer – this offers more protection if something goes wrong
Be suspicious if a provider only accepts payment by cash/bank transfer - avoid a #Scamcation
➡️http://www.tsscot.co.uk/holiday-scams/
January 12, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Looking at spring/summer holidays?
Where possible, pay via credit card rather than bank transfer – this offers more protection if something goes wrong
Be suspicious if a provider only accepts payment by cash/bank transfer - avoid a #Scamcation
➡️http://www.tsscot.co.uk/holiday-scams/
Where possible, pay via credit card rather than bank transfer – this offers more protection if something goes wrong
Be suspicious if a provider only accepts payment by cash/bank transfer - avoid a #Scamcation
➡️http://www.tsscot.co.uk/holiday-scams/
Have you seen a scam advert for holidays or accommodation?
You can report suspected scam ads in paid-for space, including newspaper websites, paid-for search engine ads or social media to the Advertising Standards Authority here➡️ https://www.asa.org.uk/make-a-complaint/report-an-online-scam-ad.html
You can report suspected scam ads in paid-for space, including newspaper websites, paid-for search engine ads or social media to the Advertising Standards Authority here➡️ https://www.asa.org.uk/make-a-complaint/report-an-online-scam-ad.html
January 12, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Have you seen a scam advert for holidays or accommodation?
You can report suspected scam ads in paid-for space, including newspaper websites, paid-for search engine ads or social media to the Advertising Standards Authority here➡️ https://www.asa.org.uk/make-a-complaint/report-an-online-scam-ad.html
You can report suspected scam ads in paid-for space, including newspaper websites, paid-for search engine ads or social media to the Advertising Standards Authority here➡️ https://www.asa.org.uk/make-a-complaint/report-an-online-scam-ad.html
Thinking of booking a spring or summer getaway?
Be wary of holiday scams such as:
🏘️fake accommodation listings on social media
📞cold calls and unsolicited emails offering holiday deals
💻scam websites
✅fake reviews on popular travel sites
Read more➡️www.tsscot.co.uk/holiday-scams
Be wary of holiday scams such as:
🏘️fake accommodation listings on social media
📞cold calls and unsolicited emails offering holiday deals
💻scam websites
✅fake reviews on popular travel sites
Read more➡️www.tsscot.co.uk/holiday-scams
January 12, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Thinking of booking a spring or summer getaway?
Be wary of holiday scams such as:
🏘️fake accommodation listings on social media
📞cold calls and unsolicited emails offering holiday deals
💻scam websites
✅fake reviews on popular travel sites
Read more➡️www.tsscot.co.uk/holiday-scams
Be wary of holiday scams such as:
🏘️fake accommodation listings on social media
📞cold calls and unsolicited emails offering holiday deals
💻scam websites
✅fake reviews on popular travel sites
Read more➡️www.tsscot.co.uk/holiday-scams
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/
Sign up to receive the bulletin and view previous editions at https://www.tsscot.co.uk/bulletin/
January 11, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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/
Sign up to receive the bulletin and view previous editions at https://www.tsscot.co.uk/bulletin/
The accessibility tool on our website includes:
✔️Text to Speech software
✔️Font & colour customisation
✔️Reading accessibility tools
✔️Translation into over 130 languages
Just click the circular ReciteMe icon to get started! ➡️https://www.tsscot.co.uk/
✔️Text to Speech software
✔️Font & colour customisation
✔️Reading accessibility tools
✔️Translation into over 130 languages
Just click the circular ReciteMe icon to get started! ➡️https://www.tsscot.co.uk/
January 10, 2026 at 1:20 PM
The accessibility tool on our website includes:
✔️Text to Speech software
✔️Font & colour customisation
✔️Reading accessibility tools
✔️Translation into over 130 languages
Just click the circular ReciteMe icon to get started! ➡️https://www.tsscot.co.uk/
✔️Text to Speech software
✔️Font & colour customisation
✔️Reading accessibility tools
✔️Translation into over 130 languages
Just click the circular ReciteMe icon to get started! ➡️https://www.tsscot.co.uk/
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 https://consumeradvice.scot/knowledge-centre/ or contact the Advice Direct Scotland team on 0808 164 6000 for support on consumer-related matters
Find out more about your rights at https://consumeradvice.scot/knowledge-centre/ or contact the Advice Direct Scotland team on 0808 164 6000 for support on consumer-related matters
January 10, 2026 at 10:45 AM
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 https://consumeradvice.scot/knowledge-centre/ or contact the Advice Direct Scotland team on 0808 164 6000 for support on consumer-related matters
Find out more about your rights at https://consumeradvice.scot/knowledge-centre/ or contact the Advice Direct Scotland team on 0808 164 6000 for support on consumer-related matters
Did you know that we are an official information provider on the Neighbourhood Watch Scotland Alert system?
Find out more about signing up to receive alerts and how to opt in to receive Trading Standards information if you're already registered 👉 https://ow.ly/G92U50XNHrx
Find out more about signing up to receive alerts and how to opt in to receive Trading Standards information if you're already registered 👉 https://ow.ly/G92U50XNHrx
January 9, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Did you know that we are an official information provider on the Neighbourhood Watch Scotland Alert system?
Find out more about signing up to receive alerts and how to opt in to receive Trading Standards information if you're already registered 👉 https://ow.ly/G92U50XNHrx
Find out more about signing up to receive alerts and how to opt in to receive Trading Standards information if you're already registered 👉 https://ow.ly/G92U50XNHrx
Our cold caller checklist may be useful for those who are worried about rogue traders or who don’t feel confident dealing with cold callers
View it online or download & print: https://www.tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Consumer-Checklist.pdf #ConfidentConsumer
View it online or download & print: https://www.tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Consumer-Checklist.pdf #ConfidentConsumer
January 9, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Our cold caller checklist may be useful for those who are worried about rogue traders or who don’t feel confident dealing with cold callers
View it online or download & print: https://www.tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Consumer-Checklist.pdf #ConfidentConsumer
View it online or download & print: https://www.tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Consumer-Checklist.pdf #ConfidentConsumer
Almost half of Scots (46%) have experienced an aggressive or misleading sales transaction
Do you know how to recognise misleading or aggressive sales practices and what to do if you experience them?
Find out more about your consumer rights ➡️ https://consumeradvice.scot/knowledge-centre/
Do you know how to recognise misleading or aggressive sales practices and what to do if you experience them?
Find out more about your consumer rights ➡️ https://consumeradvice.scot/knowledge-centre/
January 9, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Almost half of Scots (46%) have experienced an aggressive or misleading sales transaction
Do you know how to recognise misleading or aggressive sales practices and what to do if you experience them?
Find out more about your consumer rights ➡️ https://consumeradvice.scot/knowledge-centre/
Do you know how to recognise misleading or aggressive sales practices and what to do if you experience them?
Find out more about your consumer rights ➡️ https://consumeradvice.scot/knowledge-centre/
If your home needs repairs/improvements this winter do plenty of research and avoid fake reviews:
☑️Base your choice on credible reviews: check at least 3 sites
☑️Get different quotes from trusted companies
☑️Check they're members of an approved trader scheme/professional trade organisation
☑️Base your choice on credible reviews: check at least 3 sites
☑️Get different quotes from trusted companies
☑️Check they're members of an approved trader scheme/professional trade organisation
January 8, 2026 at 1:05 PM
If your home needs repairs/improvements this winter do plenty of research and avoid fake reviews:
☑️Base your choice on credible reviews: check at least 3 sites
☑️Get different quotes from trusted companies
☑️Check they're members of an approved trader scheme/professional trade organisation
☑️Base your choice on credible reviews: check at least 3 sites
☑️Get different quotes from trusted companies
☑️Check they're members of an approved trader scheme/professional trade organisation
Did you know that you can report online scam ads in paid-for space, including ads on newspaper websites, paid-for search engine ads or ads appearing on social media?
Find out more and report suspected scam ads: https://www.asa.org.uk/make-a-complaint/report-an-online-scam-ad.html
Find out more and report suspected scam ads: https://www.asa.org.uk/make-a-complaint/report-an-online-scam-ad.html
January 8, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Did you know that you can report online scam ads in paid-for space, including ads on newspaper websites, paid-for search engine ads or ads appearing on social media?
Find out more and report suspected scam ads: https://www.asa.org.uk/make-a-complaint/report-an-online-scam-ad.html
Find out more and report suspected scam ads: https://www.asa.org.uk/make-a-complaint/report-an-online-scam-ad.html
Our #ScamShare bulletin will return next week, with information and advice about the latest email, doorstep, phone and cyber scams affecting Scottish consumers.
Sign up to receive the bulletin here: https://mailchi.mp/79a5dd06fd6a/scamshare
Report all scams to Advice Direct Scotland
Sign up to receive the bulletin here: https://mailchi.mp/79a5dd06fd6a/scamshare
Report all scams to Advice Direct Scotland
January 8, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Our #ScamShare bulletin will return next week, with information and advice about the latest email, doorstep, phone and cyber scams affecting Scottish consumers.
Sign up to receive the bulletin here: https://mailchi.mp/79a5dd06fd6a/scamshare
Report all scams to Advice Direct Scotland
Sign up to receive the bulletin here: https://mailchi.mp/79a5dd06fd6a/scamshare
Report all scams to Advice Direct Scotland
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
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
January 7, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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
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
Worried about scams?
Check out our 22 #ScamShare Spotlights which feature examples of common scams and how to avoid them 👇
They can be viewed online or printed off and shared with those not online
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/scamshare/
Check out our 22 #ScamShare Spotlights which feature examples of common scams and how to avoid them 👇
They can be viewed online or printed off and shared with those not online
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/scamshare/
January 7, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Worried about scams?
Check out our 22 #ScamShare Spotlights which feature examples of common scams and how to avoid them 👇
They can be viewed online or printed off and shared with those not online
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/scamshare/
Check out our 22 #ScamShare Spotlights which feature examples of common scams and how to avoid them 👇
They can be viewed online or printed off and shared with those not online
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/scamshare/
Have you experienced a scam?
If you're in Scotland, report it to Advice Direct Scotland on 0808 164 6000 or via https://scamwatch.consumeradvice.scot/
Stay #ScamAware
If you're in Scotland, report it to Advice Direct Scotland on 0808 164 6000 or via https://scamwatch.consumeradvice.scot/
Stay #ScamAware
January 7, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Have you experienced a scam?
If you're in Scotland, report it to Advice Direct Scotland on 0808 164 6000 or via https://scamwatch.consumeradvice.scot/
Stay #ScamAware
If you're in Scotland, report it to Advice Direct Scotland on 0808 164 6000 or via https://scamwatch.consumeradvice.scot/
Stay #ScamAware
🎄Day 12 of the 12 Scam Tips of Christmas - Sun, Sea and… Scams?
Looking ahead to sunnier days and thinking of booking your next holiday? Avoid common travel scams…
Find out more ➡️https://www.tsscot.co.uk/holiday-scams/
Looking ahead to sunnier days and thinking of booking your next holiday? Avoid common travel scams…
Find out more ➡️https://www.tsscot.co.uk/holiday-scams/
January 6, 2026 at 10:55 AM
🎄Day 12 of the 12 Scam Tips of Christmas - Sun, Sea and… Scams?
Looking ahead to sunnier days and thinking of booking your next holiday? Avoid common travel scams…
Find out more ➡️https://www.tsscot.co.uk/holiday-scams/
Looking ahead to sunnier days and thinking of booking your next holiday? Avoid common travel scams…
Find out more ➡️https://www.tsscot.co.uk/holiday-scams/
🎄Day 11 of the 12 Scam Tips of Christmas - Save on Energy Bills?
If you’re thinking of making your home more energy efficient this winter, avoid misleading info and scams…
Find out more ➡️https://www.tsscot.co.uk/spotlight-energy/
If you’re thinking of making your home more energy efficient this winter, avoid misleading info and scams…
Find out more ➡️https://www.tsscot.co.uk/spotlight-energy/
January 5, 2026 at 10:55 AM
🎄Day 11 of the 12 Scam Tips of Christmas - Save on Energy Bills?
If you’re thinking of making your home more energy efficient this winter, avoid misleading info and scams…
Find out more ➡️https://www.tsscot.co.uk/spotlight-energy/
If you’re thinking of making your home more energy efficient this winter, avoid misleading info and scams…
Find out more ➡️https://www.tsscot.co.uk/spotlight-energy/
🎄Day 10 of the 12 Scam Tips of Christmas - Bills Piling Up?
If you’re struggling financially after Christmas, know how to recognise and avoid loan fee fraud and loan sharks…
Find out more ➡️https://www.tsscot.co.uk/spotlight-loans/
If you’re struggling financially after Christmas, know how to recognise and avoid loan fee fraud and loan sharks…
Find out more ➡️https://www.tsscot.co.uk/spotlight-loans/
January 4, 2026 at 11:50 AM
🎄Day 10 of the 12 Scam Tips of Christmas - Bills Piling Up?
If you’re struggling financially after Christmas, know how to recognise and avoid loan fee fraud and loan sharks…
Find out more ➡️https://www.tsscot.co.uk/spotlight-loans/
If you’re struggling financially after Christmas, know how to recognise and avoid loan fee fraud and loan sharks…
Find out more ➡️https://www.tsscot.co.uk/spotlight-loans/
🎄Day 9 of the 12 Scam Tips of Christmas - Subscription Expired?
If you’re looking for a new show to watch over the holidays, be wary of scams messages about streaming services…
Find out more ➡️https://www.tsscot.co.uk/spotlight-service-provider/
If you’re looking for a new show to watch over the holidays, be wary of scams messages about streaming services…
Find out more ➡️https://www.tsscot.co.uk/spotlight-service-provider/
January 3, 2026 at 11:45 AM
🎄Day 9 of the 12 Scam Tips of Christmas - Subscription Expired?
If you’re looking for a new show to watch over the holidays, be wary of scams messages about streaming services…
Find out more ➡️https://www.tsscot.co.uk/spotlight-service-provider/
If you’re looking for a new show to watch over the holidays, be wary of scams messages about streaming services…
Find out more ➡️https://www.tsscot.co.uk/spotlight-service-provider/