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NatWest Bank launch new fraud referral policy
Posted: 07/02/2015
NatWest Bank received a Certificate of Commendation at the Chartered Trading Standards Institute's Conference in Bournemouth on Thursday 2 July for the significant contribution it has made to consumer protection in Wales.
New project uses theatrical plays to educate elderly on scams
Posted: 07/02/2015
The SAFER Project received a Hero Award at the Chartered Trading Standards Institute's Conference in Bournemouth on Thursday 2 July for the significant contribution it made to consumer protection.
Citizens Advice teach local community about cold callers
Posted: 07/02/2015
Ynys Mon Citizens Advice Bureau received a Hero Award at the Chartered Trading Standards Institute's Conference in Bournemouth on Thursday 2 July for the significant contribution the team made to consumer protection in Wales.
Concerned officer protects elderly woman from suspected scam
Posted: 07/01/2015
A worker with a Cheshire East housing association has received a Hero Award for her role in foiling a suspected scam.
Media Hero Award presented to BBC1's consumer champion Matt Allwright
Posted: 07/01/2015
Matt has been awarded the CTSI Media Hero Award for his consistently high level of consumer journalism which has drawn sympathy to consumer victims, attention to scams and helped to bring down rogue traders.