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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
