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Internet provider scam targets home workers
Posted: 02/12/2021
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) reports that scammers are targeting the public with a telephone scam concerning a major internet provider.
CTSI celebrates race equality week
Posted: 02/04/2021
As part of Race Equality Week, CTSI would like to highlight the work it has undertaken to raise the profile of this vital issue among the trading standards profession.
Fake NHS COVID-19 vaccine email scam targets public
Posted: 02/04/2021
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: 01/27/2021
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: 01/26/2021
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.