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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.
DPD delivery email scam targets public
Posted: 20/01/2021
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has received evidence of a delivery email scam targeting the public. The email claims that the recipient missed a parcel delivery by DPD and that a new delivery will need to be scheduled.
CTSI welcomes new construction regulator
Posted: 19/01/2021
The UK Government announced today that it would establish a national regulator to ensure materials used to build homes will be made safer.
Phoney COVID-19 lockdown rebate targeting public
Posted: 12/01/2021
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute reports that another text-based scam campaign themed around the coronavirus pandemic is attempting to defraud the public.
Fake NHS COVID-19 vaccination messages target vulnerable public
Posted: 06/01/2021
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has received evidence of fraudulent messages sent to the public informing them that a dose of the new COVID-19 vaccine is available to them.
Phoney payment scam targets NHS staff
Posted: 17/12/2020
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has been made aware of a telephone-based scam seeking to gain the banking details of NHS staff.
Challenges, opportunities and investment concerns highlighted by latest CTSI EU Exit report
Posted: 14/12/2020
Big rises in online consumer spending, a surge in consumer support requests and ongoing spending cuts are highlighted in an updated trading standards report on EU Exit released today by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI).
Scamnesty 2020
Posted: 03/12/2020
The National Trading Standards (NTS) Scams Team receive thousands of scam mailings every year from their dedicated Scam Marshals from all over the UK.
CTSI issues Christmas gift safety warning
Posted: 30/11/2020
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is issuing a Christmas gift safety warning about products sold on online marketplaces.
OPSS launches Christmas online toy safety campaign
Posted: 30/11/2020
OPSS has produced safety tips on how to shop safely online for children’s Christmas toys.
Black Friday: UK-based online retailers safer option with EU Exit looming
Posted: 26/11/2020
With COVID-19 restrictions closing much of the high street, this year's Black Friday and Cyber Monday, on Friday 27 and Monday 30 December respectively are likely to see another surge in online sales.
