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Leicester counterfeiter/money launderer gets 2 years in prison
Posted: 27/06/17
Following a prosecution brought by Leicester City Council Trading Standards Service, Vinay Kumar Hansrani (48) of Hall Close, Kibworth Harcourt, Leicestershire has been sentenced to 24months imprisonment for money laundering and 12 months imprisonment for counterfeiting designer clothes. The sentences are to run concurrently.
Trading standards ambassador made MBE for fight against scammers
Posted: 19/06/17
Head of the National Trading Standards Scams Team, Louise Baxter, has received royal recognition for her fervent and unwavering efforts in protecting residents from financial fraud.
Company director jailed for fraudulent trading
Posted: 13/06/17
A roofing company director has been jailed for 27 months for fraudulent trading in several communities across Buckinghamshire.
More UK consumers ask the UK European Consumer Centre for help
Posted: 13/06/17
Figures show a 18.2% increase in consumers asking for advice and support.
The Motor Ombudsman sees record level of customer contacts during opening four months of 2017
Posted: 30/05/17
The Motor Ombudsman reports 45% increase in consumer contacts for January to April 2017 compared to the same period in 2016*
