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Holidaymakers affected by COVID-19 cancellations may get redress
Posted: 09/04/2020
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, many hotel and travel businesses have refused to refund holidaymakers, with some left out of pocket for large sums.
Coronavirus quiz data harvesting spreads through social media
Posted: 09/04/2020
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has received intelligence about a series of 'COVID-19 Quizzes' spreading on social media. The quizzes claim to test public knowledge about the coronavirus pandemic; however, most of the questions are unrelated to it.
Public warned about new coronavirus charity cons
Posted: 08/04/2020
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has received intelligence on a series of new doorstep scams themed around the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
New COVID-19 coronavirus scam voucher doing the rounds
Posted: 03/04/2020
The past three weeks have seen umpteen scams themed around the COVID-19 pandemic hit the UK.
UK most targeted nation for COVID-19 spam email
Posted: 02/04/2020
According to research by Trend Micro, a multinational cybersecurity and defence company, the UK is the most heavily targeted nation for COVID-19 Coronavirus-related email spam.
CTSI launches Wellbeing area for members
Posted: 01/04/2020
CTSI is deeply concerned about the welfare of members, and we hope that you are staying safe and healthy during this unprecedented time.
CTSI Hero Awards 2020 postponed
Posted: 01/04/2020
A message from CTSI Chief Executive, Leon Livermore, on the postponement of the 2020 CTSI Hero Awards.
COVID-19 pandemic scams: Fake payment update texts
Posted: 30/03/2020
The COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic has led to a surge in scams. From doorstep to email and text, new scams themed around the spread of the virus appear every single day.
Coronavirus crisis: CTSI Chief slams "unscrupulous profiteers"
Posted: 27/03/2020
Over the past fortnight, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has issued a series of warnings about new COVID-19 coronavirus-related scams.
Coronavirus scam update: Bogus fines for breaking lockdown
Posted: 27/03/2020
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has witnessed a surge in scams related to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. From doorstep to email and text scams, there appears to be no end to the depths that opportunists are sinking to during the crisis.
Scam Alert: New COVID-19 coronavirus text scam
Posted: 26/03/2020
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has been sent evidence of a text scam circulating which claims to offer a lump sum payment from the government to the recipient.
CTSI issues warning on repair work opportunists during COVID-19 pandemic
Posted: 24/03/2020
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has issued advice to the public on utility work performed during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
