@tsscot.bsky.socialThis week's #ScamShare bulletin has case studies of rogue traders who offer to repair driveways/private roads using materials supposedly left over from a previous job
They may start work without being authorised or charge more than agreed
Read more➡️ https://ow.ly/YOs650ZYkLp
@tsscot.bsky.socialThis week's #ScamShare bulletin has recent examples of roofing scams and info on how to find trusted roofers if you need work done - stay #ScamAware ⤵️
https://mailchi.mp/9fd73e9550d1/trading-standards-scotland-bulletin-15-october#Recent1
@tsscot.bsky.socialIn this week's #ScamShare bulletin:
🗨️Roofing Scams
🗨️Courier Fraud
🗨️Rogue Traders: Driveway Resurfacing/Repairs
🗨️Halloween Safety
🗨️Take Control of the Small Things: Know Your Consumer Rights
🗨️Counterfeit Weight Loss Medication
Please read & share ➡️ https://ow.ly/S9CP50ZXyGu
@tsscot.bsky.socialThis week's #ScamShare bulletin is a special edition to tie in with our Take Control of the Small Things campaign
In it we're highlighting five simple things you can do now to avoid scams and feel more in control
Please read & share➡️ https://ow.ly/mCex50ZVJwr
@tsscot.bsky.socialOur weekly #ScamShare bulletin includes information and advice about the latest email, doorstep, phone and cyber scams affecting Scottish consumers
Sign up to receive the bulletin at https://www.tsscot.co.uk/bulletin/
@tsscot.bsky.socialScam TV Licence emails are on the rise. They might:
❌Ask you to make an urgent payment
❌Say you can get a refund or a cheaper licence
❌Show a fake licence number
Read more in our #ScamShare bulletin ➡️ https://mailchi.mp/2b628ba59239/trading-standards-scotland-bulletin-1-october#Recent2
@tsscot.bsky.socialIn this week's #ScamShare bulletin:
🗨️Insulation Compensation Scams
🗨️TV Licensing Scams
🗨️Ticket Scams: Oasis Concerts
🗨️Scam QR Codes on Parking Meters
🗨️Counterfeit Squishy Toys
🗨️Report Scam Adverts Online
Please read & share ➡️ https://ow.ly/q4Z650ZTo56
@tsscot.bsky.socialEach of our #ScamShare Spotlights highlights a common scam and includes info on how to recognise and avoid them 👇
The A4 leaflets can be viewed online or printed off and shared with those not online
@tsscot.bsky.socialThis week's #ScamShare bulletin has examples of bank email scams:
🗨️We're upgrading our authentication process and need to confirm your details
🗨️A new direct debit has been set up from your account
🗨️A suspicious transaction has been made
Read more ➡️ https://ow.ly/vZog50ZRktF
@tsscot.bsky.socialIn this week's #ScamShare bulletin:
🗨️Bank Scams: Emails
🗨️Pension Scams
🗨️PayPal Scams
🗨️iPhone 18 Pro: Scam Websites
🗨️New Children's Book on Cyber Security
🗨️Product Safety & Recent Recalls
Please read & share➡️ https://mailchi.mp/612ba15df732/trading-standards-scotland-bulletin-24-september
@tsscot.bsky.socialThis week's #ScamShare bulletin includes a focus on student safety online:
🔗links to support guides
💻 advice on recognising & avoiding common scams
Read more ➡️ https://mailchi.mp/d6e19aaf4661/trading-standards-scotland-bulletin-17-september
@tsscot.bsky.socialDo you have friends or relatives who are bothered by scam calls?
Our PDF with information about common scam calls and how to avoid them can be printed off for those who are not online 👇 #ScamShare #ScamAware
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Phone-Scam-Information.pdf
@tsscot.bsky.socialOur weekly #ScamShare bulletin includes information and advice about the latest email, doorstep, phone and cyber scams affecting Scottish consumers
Sign up to receive the bulletin and view previous editions at https://www.tsscot.co.uk/bulletin/
@tsscot.bsky.socialThis week's #ScamShare bulletin includes a focus on student safety online:
🔗links to support guides
💻 advice on recognising & avoiding common scams
Read more ➡️ https://mailchi.mp/d6e19aaf4661/trading-standards-scotland-bulletin-17-september
@tsscot.bsky.socialIn this week's #ScamShare bulletin:
🗨️Student Loan Scams
🗨️'Task' Scams
🗨️Cloud Storage Scams
🗨️Student Online Safety Guide
🗨️Students' Good Guide to Credit
🗨️Avoiding Cryptocurrency Scams
Please read & share➡️ https://mailchi.mp/d6e19aaf4661/trading-standards-scotland-bulletin-17-september
@tsscot.bsky.socialWorried about emergency locksmith scams?
Listen to our #ScamShare podcast with the Master Locksmiths Association to find out how rogue companies post online ads offering low callout prices, but then charging hundreds of pounds more
@tsscot.bsky.socialHave you listened to our most recent #ScamShare podcast episode with the Master Locksmiths Association?
Find out how rogue companies post online ads offering low callout prices, but then charging hundreds of pounds more
@tsscot.bsky.socialIn this week's #ScamShare bulletin:
🗨️Counterfeit Weight Loss Medication
🗨️Emergency Locksmith Scams
🗨️Streaming Service Scams
🗨️Warranty / Home Cover Scams
🗨️Trusted Trader Week
Please read & share➡️ https://mailchi.mp/d97aa517d9ca/trading-standards-scotland-bulletin-10-september #TrustedTraderWeek
@tsscot.bsky.socialEach of our #ScamShare Spotlights highlights a common scam and includes info on how to recognise and avoid them 👇
The A4 leaflets can be viewed online or printed off and shared with those not online
@tsscot.bsky.socialThis week we published the 300th edition of our #ScamShare bulletin 🎉
It now has almost 4,400 subscribers and a weekly reach of many more - thanks to all those who read and share our content each week!
Sign up to receive the bulletin at https://www.tsscot.co.uk/bulletin/