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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.
CTSI cancels Symposium due to COVID-19 coronavirus crisis
Posted: 23/03/2020
A message from CTSI Chief Executive Leon Livermore.
CTSI supports EU action against spread of COVID-19
Posted: 20/03/2020
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is welcoming news from the European Commission that national consumer protection authorities throughout the EU are working together to tackle a rise in rogue traders selling false products online amid the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak.
CTSI issues warning over COVID-19 ‘home-testing’ scams
Posted: 20/03/2020
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is warning the public not to open their doors to bogus healthcare workers claiming to be offering ‘home-testing’ for the COVID-19 coronavirus.
New fake COVID-19 coronavirus update app
Posted: 18/03/2020
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has issued a further scam warning related to the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
CTSI issues warning over new COVID-19-related scams
Posted: 17/03/2020
In the wake of the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has issued a warning to the public about a series of new scams related to the virus.
Fuel retailer pleads guilty and fined £60,000 for selling petrol in a drinks bottle
Posted: 09/03/2020
Petrogas UK Ltd, operator of the Applegreen Petrol Station on Woodbridge Road in Ipswich, has been successfully prosecuted by Suffolk County Council’s Trading Standards.
Crackdown on illegal trade
Posted: 06/03/2020
Shops in Salford are being warned to steer clear of illegal cigarettes and alcohol by Salford City Council’s trading standards officers.
Flybe collapse: CTSI warns public to be wary of scams while seeking redress
Posted: 05/03/2020
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) warns affected holidaymakers to be vigilant of offers to get their money back, particularly on social media as these may be scams, and to follow official advice.
CTSI Hero Awards nominations now open for 2020!
Posted: 04/03/2020
