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National Insurance number scam targets public
Posted: 09/04/2021
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has received a video recording of an automated telephone message claiming that the National Insurance number of the recipient "will be terminated due to some unethical financial transactions."
Fraudsters spoof Barclays, Halifax, HSBC and Lloyds Bank in phoney text messages
Posted: 29/03/2021
This month, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) received considerable evidence of banking scams sent via text messages.
Signed, sealed and undelivered
Posted: 16/03/2021
London Trading Standards warns of widespread malpractice that leaves consumer complaint correspondence never being delivered.
Royal Mail scams: Fake unpaid shipping fee message targets public
Posted: 10/03/2021
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has received evidence of a Royal Mail text scam.
International Women's Day 2021
Posted: 08/03/2021
On International Women's Day 2021, Steph Young, CTSI Lead Officer for Animal Health and Welfare reflected on what International Women's Day means to her as a trading standards professional.
Breaking: CTSI appoints John Herriman as new Chief Executive
Posted: 04/03/2021
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is pleased to announce that John Herriman will join the Institute on 19 April 2021 as Chief Executive.
Warning about unauthorised pet microchip registry
Posted: 22/02/2021
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is issuing a warning about a website advertised on Google search results that offers pet microchip registration.
Internet provider scam targets home workers
Posted: 12/02/2021
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) reports that scammers are targeting the public with a telephone scam concerning a major internet provider.
CTSI celebrates race equality week
Posted: 04/02/2021
As part of Race Equality Week, CTSI would like to highlight the work it has undertaken to raise the profile of this vital issue among the trading standards profession.
Fake NHS COVID-19 vaccine email scam targets public
Posted: 04/02/2021
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has been sent a copy of an email using the vaccine rollout as a cover to steal personal details.
FCA issues warning over ‘clone firm’ investment scams
Posted: 27/01/2021
Attack of the clone firms: With over £78 million stolen in ‘clone firm’ investment scams and the number of reports for this scam type on the rise, the FCA warns the public to protect themselves.
Brexit scam text sent to public
Posted: 26/01/2021
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) reports that it received evidence of a text scam themed around the UK's exit from the European Union.
