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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 ➡️ mailchi.mp/234edab857d8/trad…

Stay safe this Halloween - over 90% of Halloween costumes sold online don’t comply with UK laws, according to an investigation by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute ⤵️ tradingstandards.uk/news-pol…

📱Have you had an unexpected message supposedly from a family member or friend asking you to transfer money or purchase gift cards? Always verify the sender's identity by calling them directly, or asking them to share a voice note Here are some common impersonation scams⤵️

In this week's #ScamShare bulletin: 🗨️5 Tips to Avoid Cyber Scams 🗨️Council Tax Credit Scams 🗨️WhatsApp Scams 🗨️Government Agency Impersonation Scams: HMRC & DVLA 🗨️Storm Damage: Find Trusted Traders 🗨️Stay Safe this Halloween Please read & share➡️ mailchi.mp/e8621f80c9f1/trad…

Had an email saying a payment for your vehicle tax has failed? Or a call saying you owe money in unpaid tax and could be arrested? Don't click links in unexpected messages or give details to a cold caller - find government services & phone numbers at GOV.UK

🟣Take Control of the Small Things 🟣 Worried about cyber scams? Here are five things you can do to avoid cyber scams and stay in control, provided by DCI Alasdair Penny from Police Scotland's Cyber and Fraud Unit ⤵️ Find out more: scotland.police.uk/advice/in…

⚠️Scammers are impersonating government organisations and legitimate companies such as banks, service providers and retailers They phone, send messages or post bogus online ads offering special deals or asking for your bank details Here are some common phone scams⤵️

Want to make your home more energy efficient but not sure where to find trusted info about grants and funding? Use Home Energy Scotland's Funding Finder tool to find grants, discounts and funding schemes in your area⤵️ homeenergyscotland-advice.es…

Cold callers are claiming to be working for the council or government and offering bogus grants to install energy efficiency measures such as insulation or solar panels Read more in this week's #ScamShare bulletin⤵️ mailchi.mp/9e793ee86aae/trad…

Thinking of making your home more energy efficient but not sure how to avoid rogue traders? Find certified installers of renewables systems in Scotland via the Renewables Installer Finder: installerfinder.energysaving…

Rising fuel prices have led to an increase in scam calls and messages posing as energy suppliers Scammers may ask you to take urgent action to avoid having your energy supply disrupted or being charged a fee Read recent examples⤵️ mailchi.mp/9e793ee86aae/trad…

If a cold caller offers you a free loft/roof survey, then tells you they have found serious defects in your house such as mould, damp or woodworm, get a second opinion before starting any work. Read recent cases in this week's #ScamShare bulletin⤵️ ➡️ mailchi.mp/9e793ee86aae/trad…

Thinking of making your home more energy efficient? Here are 5 steps to help you have a safe journey and feel more in control: ☑️ Impartial assessment ☑️Research ☑️Find approved traders ☑️Check finances ☑️Check planning permission ➡️ tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uplo…

In this week's #ScamShare bulletin: 🗨️Energy Grant Scams 🗨️Loft Survey Scams 🗨️Energy Supplier Impersonation Scams 🗨️Dangerous 'Energy-Saving' Devices Online 🗨️Safe Journey to an Energy Efficient Home 🗨️Find Trusted Info & Report Scams Read & share➡️ mailchi.mp/9e793ee86aae/trad…

We've been out with the #ScamAware van this morning, discussing rogue traders and consumer protection at South Side Parish Church in Edinburgh - let us know if you see the van on its travels!

Following a huge rise in scams related to the installation and removal of loft insulation, we have created a leaflet to help consumers avoid scams and find trusted, impartial advice before having any work carried out 👇 tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uplo… #TakeControlOfTheSmallThings

48% of Scots are worried about being able to afford household energy bills this winter If you're not sure where to turn for support visit energyadvice.scot or call 0808 196 8660 for free, practical advice on energy-related matters, including bills & problems with suppliers

Have a safe journey to an energy efficient home: ☑️Have an impartial assessment carried out ☑️Check available grants/funding ☑️Check if any permissions are needed ☑️Carry out research ☑️Find certified installers Find out more➡️ tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uplo…

⚠️Scammers are targeting those looking to reduce their energy bills and make their homes more energy efficient by providing misleading information This week our Take Control of the Small Things campaign will focus on energy scams - find out more➡️ tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uplo…

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 scamwatch.scot

There’s been a huge increase in roofing scams across Scotland We asked a roofer who is part of Scotland’s Approved Trader Directory to answer some FAQs to help consumers make informed decisions and avoid scams Stay #ScamAware➡️ tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uplo…