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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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Rogue doorstep sellers targeting elderly, warn Trading Standards
03/10/2011
Rogue doorstep sellers are increasingly preying on the elderly and vulnerable, the Trading Standards Service (TSS) has warned. more »
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Local businesses hit by rise in scams
05/09/2011
Small and medium businesses are being urged to be extra vigilant to avoid being caught out by scammers more »
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Trading Standards warning about online ticket scams
08/03/2011
The Trading Standards Service (TSS) is warning music and sports fans not to be conned by the increasing number of sophisticated fake ticketing sites that are appearing online. more »
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Local man loses £1,500 in mystery shopping scam
03/03/2011
Consumers are urged to be on their guard against career opportunity scams, after a local man lost £1,500 in a mystery shopping con. more »
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Retired man loses £85,000 in ‘landbanking’ scam
23/02/2011
The Trading Standards Service (TSS) is warning consumers to be on their guard after a retired man lost £85,000 in a land investment scam. more »
