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Coronavirus scam update: Bogus fines for breaking lockdown
Posted: 03/27/2020
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: 03/26/2020
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: 03/24/2020
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: 03/23/2020
A message from CTSI Chief Executive Leon Livermore.
CTSI supports EU action against spread of COVID-19
Posted: 03/20/2020
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.
