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📱Social media ads or unsolicited emails offering quick & easy loans
📱Being asked to pay an up-front fee before receiving a loan
When applying for a loan, only deal with firms authorised by the FCA - check the Financial Services Register at register.fca.org.uk
📱Social media ads or unsolicited emails offering quick & easy loans
📱Being asked to pay an up-front fee before receiving a loan
When applying for a loan, only deal with firms authorised by the FCA - check the Financial Services Register at register.fca.org.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
📱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/
💻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...
🗨️Streaming Service Scams
🗨️Microsoft Impersonation Scams
🗨️Booking .com Scams
🗨️Doorstep Scams: Tarmac
🗨️ 'Ex-Offender' Doorstep Scams
🗨️Locksmith Scams
Please read & share➡️ mailchi.mp/f29d736314b7...
🗨️Streaming Service Scams
🗨️Microsoft Impersonation Scams
🗨️Booking .com Scams
🗨️Doorstep Scams: Tarmac
🗨️ 'Ex-Offender' Doorstep Scams
🗨️Locksmith Scams
Please read & share➡️ mailchi.mp/f29d736314b7...
Rather than dealing with cold callers, find installers who are registered with the Microgeneration Certification Scheme: mcscertified.com
➡️ mailchi.mp/3b66e5818663...
Rather than dealing with cold callers, find installers who are registered with the Microgeneration Certification Scheme: mcscertified.com
➡️ mailchi.mp/3b66e5818663...