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Almost half a million 18-24-year-olds lost over £500 to scams since first COVID-19 lockdown
Posted: 28/09/2021
A recent survey conducted by YouGov on behalf of the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) discovered that 9% (479,880)* of 18-24-year-olds lost over £500 to scams since the beginning of the first COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in March 2020.
CTSI Symposium 2021 opens in Birmingham
Posted: 27/09/2021
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute’s (CTSI) Symposium will open at Birmingham’s Eastside Rooms on Tuesday 28 September, and run until Thursday 30 September. The event is the largest gathering of trading standards professionals in the UK.
CTSI Letter to the Consumer Minister - Possible Re-introduction of Imperial measures
Posted: 27/09/2021
CTSI seeks assurances that any plans to reintroduce Imperial measures will be based on a full consultation and impact assessment informed by professional bodies
YouGov survey reveals over 2.6 million UK adults scammed since lockdown
Posted: 23/09/2021
A survey released by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) revealed that 5% (over 2.6 million)* of UK adults online were scammed since the first COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020.
Karate teacher gets four years jail time for fake DVD business
Posted: 22/09/2021
A karate teacher found selling fake DVDs and Scholl foot care products, running a fraudulent business, money laundering and more, is today sentenced to four years in prison.
CTSI calls for a consultation and impact assessment in wake of UK Government's proposed Imperial Unit reintroduction
Posted: 22/09/2021
CTSI responded to the UK Government's plans to reintroduce imperial units and, noting that this is a headline proposal, sought assurances that CTSI will be able to provide its evidence and views via a robust consultation and impact assessment that looks at the costs and benefits to businesses, consumers and regulators.
Defra and trading standards come together at CTSI Symposium
Posted: 15/09/2021
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is pleased to announce that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) will be addressing delegates at the CTSI Symposium at the Eastside Rooms Birmingham.
Cyfraith Newydd yn dod i rym ar 1 Hydref
Posted: 08/09/2021
Mae Safonau Masnach Cymru yn cefnogi menter gan Grŵp Bwyd Gwent Fwyaf i leihau marwolaethau o adweithiau alergaidd.
Greater Gwent Food Group works to reduce deaths from allergic reactions
Posted: 08/09/2021
Trading Standards Wales is supporting an initiative by Greater Gwent Food Group to reduce deaths from allergic reactions.
Media Notice: Accreditation opens for CTSI Symposium 2021
Posted: 06/09/2021
CTSI Symposium, a key event in the UK's consumer protection calendar, will be held at Birmingham's Eastside Rooms on September 28-30, 2021. The event, the UK's largest gathering of trading standards professionals, celebrates the 140th year the trading standards profession has come together since 1881.
WhatsApp family member message scam targets public
Posted: 03/09/2021
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has been informed of a newly emerging scam on WhatsApp, where scammers attempt to impersonate family members to steal money.
Public sent phoney texts for NHS COVID-19 Passes
Posted: 20/08/2021
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has been sent evidence of a text scam themed around the NHS COVID pass.
