https://www.tsscot.co.uk/
If you’ve experienced misleading or aggressive sales practices, you can report the trader to Trading Standards by calling 0808 164 6000 or visiting https://scamwatch.scot
If you’ve experienced misleading or aggressive sales practices, you can report the trader to Trading Standards by calling 0808 164 6000 or visiting https://scamwatch.scot
Download & print ➡️https://www.tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Consumer-Checklist.pdf
Download & print ➡️https://www.tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Consumer-Checklist.pdf
If you think you've been scammed or if you're having an issue with a trader/purchase, contact Advice Direct Scotland for advice & support
Visit www.consumeradvice.scot for more info or call 0808 164 6000 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
If you think you've been scammed or if you're having an issue with a trader/purchase, contact Advice Direct Scotland for advice & support
Visit www.consumeradvice.scot for more info or call 0808 164 6000 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
💬Energy Survey Scams
💬Recruitment Scams
💬Bin Cleaning Scams
💬Broadband Equipment Insurance Scams
💬Choose a Loan Shark Free Christmas
💬Fake Reviews Online
Read & share➡️ https://mailchi.mp/0d23f0951297/trading-standards-scotland-bulletin-11-december
💬Energy Survey Scams
💬Recruitment Scams
💬Bin Cleaning Scams
💬Broadband Equipment Insurance Scams
💬Choose a Loan Shark Free Christmas
💬Fake Reviews Online
Read & share➡️ https://mailchi.mp/0d23f0951297/trading-standards-scotland-bulletin-11-december
If you're looking for a job, you can now use Get Safe Online's new Jobseekers’ anti-scam tool centre to help you avoid fraud and other online harms
Find out more➡️ www.getsafeonline.org/safejobseekertools
If you're looking for a job, you can now use Get Safe Online's new Jobseekers’ anti-scam tool centre to help you avoid fraud and other online harms
Find out more➡️ www.getsafeonline.org/safejobseekertools
📱Unexpected WhatsApp message offering well-paid, flexible work
💻Fake recruiter asking for personal info & bank details to pay for training
Don't provide details/payments unless you've verified that the sender is a legitimate recruiter
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/a-z-scams/
📱Unexpected WhatsApp message offering well-paid, flexible work
💻Fake recruiter asking for personal info & bank details to pay for training
Don't provide details/payments unless you've verified that the sender is a legitimate recruiter
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/a-z-scams/
📱Cold calls offering a better deal for appliance insurance
📱 Cold callers saying your appliance warranty is due for renewal
Don't give any details to a cold caller - if in doubt, contact the original supplier
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/a-z-scams/
📱Cold calls offering a better deal for appliance insurance
📱 Cold callers saying your appliance warranty is due for renewal
Don't give any details to a cold caller - if in doubt, contact the original supplier
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/a-z-scams/
HMRC will never leave a message threatening legal action or arrest
Read more➡️https://www.tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spotlight-HMRC.pdf
HMRC will never leave a message threatening legal action or arrest
Read more➡️https://www.tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spotlight-HMRC.pdf
📱Cold calls saying you owe HMRC money in unpaid tax
💻Emails saying you're eligible to receive a tax refund
Be suspicious if you get an unexpected call/text/email supposedly from HMRC asking for money / offering financial help
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/a-z-scams/
📱Cold calls saying you owe HMRC money in unpaid tax
💻Emails saying you're eligible to receive a tax refund
Be suspicious if you get an unexpected call/text/email supposedly from HMRC asking for money / offering financial help
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/a-z-scams/
Keep an eye on our social media channels next week for letters H-N!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrFecxRhIhT8YGlmRJy95b0ZiAHdXurO8
Keep an eye on our social media channels next week for letters H-N!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrFecxRhIhT8YGlmRJy95b0ZiAHdXurO8
💻Messages that seem to be from a friend asking you to buy a gift card urgently as they are unable to do it themselves
Always verify that the request is genuine by calling the person who supposedly sent it on a trusted number
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/a-z-scams/
💻Messages that seem to be from a friend asking you to buy a gift card urgently as they are unable to do it themselves
Always verify that the request is genuine by calling the person who supposedly sent it on a trusted number
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/a-z-scams/
This festive season, follow these tips to stay safe when shopping online 👇
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/fake-online-reviews/
This festive season, follow these tips to stay safe when shopping online 👇
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/fake-online-reviews/
Check for:
✅Multiple similar reviews uploaded around the same time
✅The reviewer's history - have they reviewed lots of similar products?
✅Vague, generic language - fake reviews may not have specific details
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/a-z-scams/
Check for:
✅Multiple similar reviews uploaded around the same time
✅The reviewer's history - have they reviewed lots of similar products?
✅Vague, generic language - fake reviews may not have specific details
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/a-z-scams/
📱Cold calls saying there's an issue with your insulation
📱Cold calls about grants for energy efficiency measures
If you want to make your home more energy efficient seek impartial advice from @HomeEnergyScot
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/a-z-scams/
📱Cold calls saying there's an issue with your insulation
📱Cold calls about grants for energy efficiency measures
If you want to make your home more energy efficient seek impartial advice from @HomeEnergyScot
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/a-z-scams/
📱Messages saying you missed a delivery, with a link to rearrange
📱Messages asking you to pay an extra delivery fee
Legitimate parcel delivery services will not contact you unexpectedly to ask for personal/payment details
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/a-z-scams/
📱Messages saying you missed a delivery, with a link to rearrange
📱Messages asking you to pay an extra delivery fee
Legitimate parcel delivery services will not contact you unexpectedly to ask for personal/payment details
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/a-z-scams/
💬Amazon Refund Scams
💬Window and Door Discount Scams
💬Compensation Scams
💬Roofing Scams
💬Donate to Charity Safely
💬Gift Card Scams
Please read & share➡️https://mailchi.mp/5ecd8217c0e9/trading-standards-scotland-bulletin-4-december
💬Amazon Refund Scams
💬Window and Door Discount Scams
💬Compensation Scams
💬Roofing Scams
💬Donate to Charity Safely
💬Gift Card Scams
Please read & share➡️https://mailchi.mp/5ecd8217c0e9/trading-standards-scotland-bulletin-4-december
🚪Offering deals on gardening/maintenance work
🚪Saying they're repairing roads and offering to do your driveway with leftover tar
Don't deal with cold callers - find trusted traders at www.approvedtrader.scot
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/a-z-scams/
🚪Offering deals on gardening/maintenance work
🚪Saying they're repairing roads and offering to do your driveway with leftover tar
Don't deal with cold callers - find trusted traders at www.approvedtrader.scot
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/a-z-scams/
📱Calls about suspicious transactions, asking you to transfer money to a safe account
💻Messages saying your account is compromised
Banks will NOT cold call & ask you to move money to another account
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/a-z-scams/ #ScamShare
📱Calls about suspicious transactions, asking you to transfer money to a safe account
💻Messages saying your account is compromised
Banks will NOT cold call & ask you to move money to another account
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/a-z-scams/ #ScamShare
📱Calls saying a suspicious purchase has been made
📱Messages saying your subscription will be automatically renewed
Don't deal with cold callers - if in doubt log in to your account
➡️ https://www.tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spotlight-Amazon.pdf
📱Calls saying a suspicious purchase has been made
📱Messages saying your subscription will be automatically renewed
Don't deal with cold callers - if in doubt log in to your account
➡️ https://www.tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spotlight-Amazon.pdf
Over the festive period scammers will try to exploit people's worries about rising costs & bills, so we're highlighting 26 scams to be aware of
We'll focus on one letter a day - keep an eye out for A later today!
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/a-z-scams/
Over the festive period scammers will try to exploit people's worries about rising costs & bills, so we're highlighting 26 scams to be aware of
We'll focus on one letter a day - keep an eye out for A later today!
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/a-z-scams/
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➡️ mailchi.mp/58c29d8b7328...
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➡️ mailchi.mp/58c29d8b7328...
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
Read more ➡️ mailchi.mp/10cdd430e0e8...
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
Read more ➡️ mailchi.mp/10cdd430e0e8...
🗨️Parking Fine Scams
🗨️Counterfeit Labubu Dolls
🗨️Doorstep Scams: Broadband
🗨️Investment Scams: Quantum AI
🗨️Enjoy a #SharkFreeSummer - campaign from @stoploansharks.bsky.social
🗨️Safe For Work: Tips to Stay Safe Online
Read & share ➡️ mailchi.mp/1870f4f2a496...
🗨️Parking Fine Scams
🗨️Counterfeit Labubu Dolls
🗨️Doorstep Scams: Broadband
🗨️Investment Scams: Quantum AI
🗨️Enjoy a #SharkFreeSummer - campaign from @stoploansharks.bsky.social
🗨️Safe For Work: Tips to Stay Safe Online
Read & share ➡️ mailchi.mp/1870f4f2a496...
If you're eligible to receive any payments, you don't need to apply for them. You'll be paid automatically in the same way you usually get your benefit or tax credits
Read more ➡️ mailchi.mp/66f69a00eb1b...
If you're eligible to receive any payments, you don't need to apply for them. You'll be paid automatically in the same way you usually get your benefit or tax credits
Read more ➡️ mailchi.mp/66f69a00eb1b...
If you're struggling with back to school costs, don’t turn to a loan shark for help – they could put you and your family in danger.
Find out more about available support at www.stopillegallending.co.uk/SharkFreeSum...
If you're struggling with back to school costs, don’t turn to a loan shark for help – they could put you and your family in danger.
Find out more about available support at www.stopillegallending.co.uk/SharkFreeSum...