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Phoney payment scam targets NHS staff
Posted: 12/17/2020
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: 12/14/2020
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: 12/03/2020
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: 11/30/2020
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: 11/30/2020
OPSS has produced safety tips on how to shop safely online for children’s Christmas toys.