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Scam Alert
Scam alerts provide information on the latest cons to help you avoid being ripped off. Check back regularly to stay informed and protected.
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OFT launches fake websites to warn of bogus weight loss and miracle health cures
20/02/2009
As part of its Scams Awareness Month, the OFT has launched two spoof websites to warn consumers of the dangers of miracle’ health and weight loss scams that cost UK consumers an estimated £20m every year. more »
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Your help is needed in the fight against scammers
02/02/2009
Trading Standards Service is asking the public to help in the fight back against scammers more »
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Northern Ireland businesses warned about local scam
22/01/2009
Businesses are being warned about a company which makes ‘cold calls’ claiming to represent the Health & Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) to sell health and safety policies. more »
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Trading Standards fight against scammers goes on
26/02/2008
Trading Standards Service (TSS) is urging consumers to continually be on the look out for scams. more »
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Send your scams to Trading Standards
04/02/2008
Northern Ireland consumers lose over £100million every year on bogus lotteries, prize draws, and other scams, research shows. more »
