Trading Standards Scotland
@tsscot.bsky.social
Trading Standards Scotland is the national coordinating body for Trading Standards and consumer protection issues across Scotland.
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/
First in the A-Z of scams - Amazon scams
📱Calls saying a suspicious purchase has been made
📱Messages saying your subscription will be automatically renewed
Don't deal with cold callers - if in doubt log in to your account
➡️ https://www.tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spotlight-Amazon.pdf
📱Calls saying a suspicious purchase has been made
📱Messages saying your subscription will be automatically renewed
Don't deal with cold callers - if in doubt log in to your account
➡️ https://www.tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spotlight-Amazon.pdf
December 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM
First in the A-Z of scams - Amazon scams
📱Calls saying a suspicious purchase has been made
📱Messages saying your subscription will be automatically renewed
Don't deal with cold callers - if in doubt log in to your account
➡️ https://www.tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spotlight-Amazon.pdf
📱Calls saying a suspicious purchase has been made
📱Messages saying your subscription will be automatically renewed
Don't deal with cold callers - if in doubt log in to your account
➡️ https://www.tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spotlight-Amazon.pdf
Today we're launching our A-Z of scams👇
Over the festive period scammers will try to exploit people's worries about rising costs & bills, so we're highlighting 26 scams to be aware of
We'll focus on one letter a day - keep an eye out for A later today!
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/a-z-scams/
Over the festive period scammers will try to exploit people's worries about rising costs & bills, so we're highlighting 26 scams to be aware of
We'll focus on one letter a day - keep an eye out for A later today!
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/a-z-scams/
December 1, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Today we're launching our A-Z of scams👇
Over the festive period scammers will try to exploit people's worries about rising costs & bills, so we're highlighting 26 scams to be aware of
We'll focus on one letter a day - keep an eye out for A later today!
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/a-z-scams/
Over the festive period scammers will try to exploit people's worries about rising costs & bills, so we're highlighting 26 scams to be aware of
We'll focus on one letter a day - keep an eye out for A later today!
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/a-z-scams/
43% of respondents to this year's Big Scottish Scam Survey had experienced a delivery scam
If you're expecting a delivery, track it on the company’s official website rather than using links/contact details provided in an unexpected message
Read examples➡️ mailchi.mp/58c29d8b7328...
If you're expecting a delivery, track it on the company’s official website rather than using links/contact details provided in an unexpected message
Read examples➡️ mailchi.mp/58c29d8b7328...
August 25, 2025 at 1:33 PM
43% of respondents to this year's Big Scottish Scam Survey had experienced a delivery scam
If you're expecting a delivery, track it on the company’s official website rather than using links/contact details provided in an unexpected message
Read examples➡️ mailchi.mp/58c29d8b7328...
If you're expecting a delivery, track it on the company’s official website rather than using links/contact details provided in an unexpected message
Read examples➡️ mailchi.mp/58c29d8b7328...
The results of the Big Scottish Scam Survey 2025 are in!
The 10 most common scams in Scotland are:
🏠Energy Scams
📦Delivery Scams
💳HMRC Scams
🎉Prize Draw Scams
📱WhatsApp Scams
💷Bank Scams
📺Amazon Scams
🛒Online Shopping Scams
💻Broadband Scams
🪙Investment Scams
Read more ➡️ mailchi.mp/10cdd430e0e8...
The 10 most common scams in Scotland are:
🏠Energy Scams
📦Delivery Scams
💳HMRC Scams
🎉Prize Draw Scams
📱WhatsApp Scams
💷Bank Scams
📺Amazon Scams
🛒Online Shopping Scams
💻Broadband Scams
🪙Investment Scams
Read more ➡️ mailchi.mp/10cdd430e0e8...
August 19, 2025 at 8:48 AM
The results of the Big Scottish Scam Survey 2025 are in!
The 10 most common scams in Scotland are:
🏠Energy Scams
📦Delivery Scams
💳HMRC Scams
🎉Prize Draw Scams
📱WhatsApp Scams
💷Bank Scams
📺Amazon Scams
🛒Online Shopping Scams
💻Broadband Scams
🪙Investment Scams
Read more ➡️ mailchi.mp/10cdd430e0e8...
The 10 most common scams in Scotland are:
🏠Energy Scams
📦Delivery Scams
💳HMRC Scams
🎉Prize Draw Scams
📱WhatsApp Scams
💷Bank Scams
📺Amazon Scams
🛒Online Shopping Scams
💻Broadband Scams
🪙Investment Scams
Read more ➡️ mailchi.mp/10cdd430e0e8...
In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:
🗨️Parking Fine Scams
🗨️Counterfeit Labubu Dolls
🗨️Doorstep Scams: Broadband
🗨️Investment Scams: Quantum AI
🗨️Enjoy a #SharkFreeSummer - campaign from @stoploansharks.bsky.social
🗨️Safe For Work: Tips to Stay Safe Online
Read & share ➡️ mailchi.mp/1870f4f2a496...
🗨️Parking Fine Scams
🗨️Counterfeit Labubu Dolls
🗨️Doorstep Scams: Broadband
🗨️Investment Scams: Quantum AI
🗨️Enjoy a #SharkFreeSummer - campaign from @stoploansharks.bsky.social
🗨️Safe For Work: Tips to Stay Safe Online
Read & share ➡️ mailchi.mp/1870f4f2a496...
July 31, 2025 at 4:09 PM
In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:
🗨️Parking Fine Scams
🗨️Counterfeit Labubu Dolls
🗨️Doorstep Scams: Broadband
🗨️Investment Scams: Quantum AI
🗨️Enjoy a #SharkFreeSummer - campaign from @stoploansharks.bsky.social
🗨️Safe For Work: Tips to Stay Safe Online
Read & share ➡️ mailchi.mp/1870f4f2a496...
🗨️Parking Fine Scams
🗨️Counterfeit Labubu Dolls
🗨️Doorstep Scams: Broadband
🗨️Investment Scams: Quantum AI
🗨️Enjoy a #SharkFreeSummer - campaign from @stoploansharks.bsky.social
🗨️Safe For Work: Tips to Stay Safe Online
Read & share ➡️ mailchi.mp/1870f4f2a496...
Be #ScamAware of messages asking you to apply for the winter fuel allowance
If you're eligible to receive any payments, you don't need to apply for them. You'll be paid automatically in the same way you usually get your benefit or tax credits
Read more ➡️ mailchi.mp/66f69a00eb1b...
If you're eligible to receive any payments, you don't need to apply for them. You'll be paid automatically in the same way you usually get your benefit or tax credits
Read more ➡️ mailchi.mp/66f69a00eb1b...
July 29, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Be #ScamAware of messages asking you to apply for the winter fuel allowance
If you're eligible to receive any payments, you don't need to apply for them. You'll be paid automatically in the same way you usually get your benefit or tax credits
Read more ➡️ mailchi.mp/66f69a00eb1b...
If you're eligible to receive any payments, you don't need to apply for them. You'll be paid automatically in the same way you usually get your benefit or tax credits
Read more ➡️ mailchi.mp/66f69a00eb1b...
In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:
🗨️Streaming Service Scams
🗨️Microsoft Impersonation Scams
🗨️Booking .com Scams
🗨️Doorstep Scams: Tarmac
🗨️ 'Ex-Offender' Doorstep Scams
🗨️Locksmith Scams
Please read & share➡️ mailchi.mp/f29d736314b7...
🗨️Streaming Service Scams
🗨️Microsoft Impersonation Scams
🗨️Booking .com Scams
🗨️Doorstep Scams: Tarmac
🗨️ 'Ex-Offender' Doorstep Scams
🗨️Locksmith Scams
Please read & share➡️ mailchi.mp/f29d736314b7...
July 18, 2025 at 10:21 AM
In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:
🗨️Streaming Service Scams
🗨️Microsoft Impersonation Scams
🗨️Booking .com Scams
🗨️Doorstep Scams: Tarmac
🗨️ 'Ex-Offender' Doorstep Scams
🗨️Locksmith Scams
Please read & share➡️ mailchi.mp/f29d736314b7...
🗨️Streaming Service Scams
🗨️Microsoft Impersonation Scams
🗨️Booking .com Scams
🗨️Doorstep Scams: Tarmac
🗨️ 'Ex-Offender' Doorstep Scams
🗨️Locksmith Scams
Please read & share➡️ mailchi.mp/f29d736314b7...
Doorstep scammers are offering special deals on solar panels, saying you'll get 'free electricity for life'
Rather than dealing with cold callers, find installers who are registered with the Microgeneration Certification Scheme: mcscertified.com
➡️ mailchi.mp/3b66e5818663...
Rather than dealing with cold callers, find installers who are registered with the Microgeneration Certification Scheme: mcscertified.com
➡️ mailchi.mp/3b66e5818663...
July 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Doorstep scammers are offering special deals on solar panels, saying you'll get 'free electricity for life'
Rather than dealing with cold callers, find installers who are registered with the Microgeneration Certification Scheme: mcscertified.com
➡️ mailchi.mp/3b66e5818663...
Rather than dealing with cold callers, find installers who are registered with the Microgeneration Certification Scheme: mcscertified.com
➡️ mailchi.mp/3b66e5818663...
Be #ScamAware of texts saying an unpaid parking fine has been found on your vehicle and asking you to click a link to pay immediately
They don't say where you supposedly parked
Legitimate fines will contain details of the infringement & how to pay
➡️ mailchi.mp/646ddbba1087...
They don't say where you supposedly parked
Legitimate fines will contain details of the infringement & how to pay
➡️ mailchi.mp/646ddbba1087...
July 7, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Be #ScamAware of texts saying an unpaid parking fine has been found on your vehicle and asking you to click a link to pay immediately
They don't say where you supposedly parked
Legitimate fines will contain details of the infringement & how to pay
➡️ mailchi.mp/646ddbba1087...
They don't say where you supposedly parked
Legitimate fines will contain details of the infringement & how to pay
➡️ mailchi.mp/646ddbba1087...
In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:
🗨️Parking Fine Scams
🗨️"This is Mum/Dad" Message Scams
🗨️Heating/Energy Payment Scams
🗨️Island Music Festival Ticket Scams
🗨️Cryptocurrency Scams
🗨️Data Breaches: Avoid Scams
Please read & share➡️ mailchi.mp/646ddbba1087...
🗨️Parking Fine Scams
🗨️"This is Mum/Dad" Message Scams
🗨️Heating/Energy Payment Scams
🗨️Island Music Festival Ticket Scams
🗨️Cryptocurrency Scams
🗨️Data Breaches: Avoid Scams
Please read & share➡️ mailchi.mp/646ddbba1087...
July 3, 2025 at 8:08 AM
In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:
🗨️Parking Fine Scams
🗨️"This is Mum/Dad" Message Scams
🗨️Heating/Energy Payment Scams
🗨️Island Music Festival Ticket Scams
🗨️Cryptocurrency Scams
🗨️Data Breaches: Avoid Scams
Please read & share➡️ mailchi.mp/646ddbba1087...
🗨️Parking Fine Scams
🗨️"This is Mum/Dad" Message Scams
🗨️Heating/Energy Payment Scams
🗨️Island Music Festival Ticket Scams
🗨️Cryptocurrency Scams
🗨️Data Breaches: Avoid Scams
Please read & share➡️ mailchi.mp/646ddbba1087...
There have been recent reports of scam ads on search engines and social media that offer health products such as diet pills and 'miracle' treatments
They usually falsely claim that the products are endorsed by medical bodies and/or well-known doctors
➡️ mailchi.mp/9b6f080761df...
They usually falsely claim that the products are endorsed by medical bodies and/or well-known doctors
➡️ mailchi.mp/9b6f080761df...
June 27, 2025 at 10:19 AM
There have been recent reports of scam ads on search engines and social media that offer health products such as diet pills and 'miracle' treatments
They usually falsely claim that the products are endorsed by medical bodies and/or well-known doctors
➡️ mailchi.mp/9b6f080761df...
They usually falsely claim that the products are endorsed by medical bodies and/or well-known doctors
➡️ mailchi.mp/9b6f080761df...
This week's #ScamShare bulletin has a focus on scams related to health & medical products:
🗨️Scam Ads for Medical Products
🗨️Fake Weight Loss Injections
🗨️Nasal Tanning Spray
🗨️Prescription Delivery Scams
🗨️GP Scam Calls
🗨️Fitness Subscription Scams
➡️ mailchi.mp/9b6f080761df...
🗨️Scam Ads for Medical Products
🗨️Fake Weight Loss Injections
🗨️Nasal Tanning Spray
🗨️Prescription Delivery Scams
🗨️GP Scam Calls
🗨️Fitness Subscription Scams
➡️ mailchi.mp/9b6f080761df...
June 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
This week's #ScamShare bulletin has a focus on scams related to health & medical products:
🗨️Scam Ads for Medical Products
🗨️Fake Weight Loss Injections
🗨️Nasal Tanning Spray
🗨️Prescription Delivery Scams
🗨️GP Scam Calls
🗨️Fitness Subscription Scams
➡️ mailchi.mp/9b6f080761df...
🗨️Scam Ads for Medical Products
🗨️Fake Weight Loss Injections
🗨️Nasal Tanning Spray
🗨️Prescription Delivery Scams
🗨️GP Scam Calls
🗨️Fitness Subscription Scams
➡️ mailchi.mp/9b6f080761df...
In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:
🗨️Disability Aids Scams - #ShopAware
🗨️Doorstep Scams: Driveways
🗨️Insulation Scams
🗨️Recruitment Scams
🗨️Digital Telecare Scams
🗨️RTS Switchoff
Please read & share➡️ mailchi.mp/634737dbf895...
🗨️Disability Aids Scams - #ShopAware
🗨️Doorstep Scams: Driveways
🗨️Insulation Scams
🗨️Recruitment Scams
🗨️Digital Telecare Scams
🗨️RTS Switchoff
Please read & share➡️ mailchi.mp/634737dbf895...
June 19, 2025 at 9:45 AM
In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:
🗨️Disability Aids Scams - #ShopAware
🗨️Doorstep Scams: Driveways
🗨️Insulation Scams
🗨️Recruitment Scams
🗨️Digital Telecare Scams
🗨️RTS Switchoff
Please read & share➡️ mailchi.mp/634737dbf895...
🗨️Disability Aids Scams - #ShopAware
🗨️Doorstep Scams: Driveways
🗨️Insulation Scams
🗨️Recruitment Scams
🗨️Digital Telecare Scams
🗨️RTS Switchoff
Please read & share➡️ mailchi.mp/634737dbf895...
In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:
🗨️British Gas Impersonation Scams
🗨️Doorstep Scams: 'Extra Repairs'
🗨️QR Code Scams: Parking Meters
🗨️Funeral Livestream Scams
🗨️Top 10 Phone Scams
🗨️Converting Scotland's Home Heating Report
Please read & share ➡️ mailchi.mp/959711433ded...
🗨️British Gas Impersonation Scams
🗨️Doorstep Scams: 'Extra Repairs'
🗨️QR Code Scams: Parking Meters
🗨️Funeral Livestream Scams
🗨️Top 10 Phone Scams
🗨️Converting Scotland's Home Heating Report
Please read & share ➡️ mailchi.mp/959711433ded...
June 12, 2025 at 9:08 AM
In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:
🗨️British Gas Impersonation Scams
🗨️Doorstep Scams: 'Extra Repairs'
🗨️QR Code Scams: Parking Meters
🗨️Funeral Livestream Scams
🗨️Top 10 Phone Scams
🗨️Converting Scotland's Home Heating Report
Please read & share ➡️ mailchi.mp/959711433ded...
🗨️British Gas Impersonation Scams
🗨️Doorstep Scams: 'Extra Repairs'
🗨️QR Code Scams: Parking Meters
🗨️Funeral Livestream Scams
🗨️Top 10 Phone Scams
🗨️Converting Scotland's Home Heating Report
Please read & share ➡️ mailchi.mp/959711433ded...
Thinking of booking a last-minute getaway?
Be wary of holiday scams such as:
🏘️fake accommodation listings on social media
📞cold calls and unsolicited emails offering holiday deals
💻scam websites
Over £11million was lost to holiday booking scams last year - read more➡️ mailchi.mp/bf9edfa0a72f...
Be wary of holiday scams such as:
🏘️fake accommodation listings on social media
📞cold calls and unsolicited emails offering holiday deals
💻scam websites
Over £11million was lost to holiday booking scams last year - read more➡️ mailchi.mp/bf9edfa0a72f...
June 9, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Thinking of booking a last-minute getaway?
Be wary of holiday scams such as:
🏘️fake accommodation listings on social media
📞cold calls and unsolicited emails offering holiday deals
💻scam websites
Over £11million was lost to holiday booking scams last year - read more➡️ mailchi.mp/bf9edfa0a72f...
Be wary of holiday scams such as:
🏘️fake accommodation listings on social media
📞cold calls and unsolicited emails offering holiday deals
💻scam websites
Over £11million was lost to holiday booking scams last year - read more➡️ mailchi.mp/bf9edfa0a72f...
Today we're launching the Big Scottish Scam Survey 2025!
If you or a family member has experienced a scam in the past year we'd love to hear about it - it will help us make sure our #ScamShare content is up to date and relevant
Fill out the survey here➡️ forms.office.com/e/dXX1Riz06Z
If you or a family member has experienced a scam in the past year we'd love to hear about it - it will help us make sure our #ScamShare content is up to date and relevant
Fill out the survey here➡️ forms.office.com/e/dXX1Riz06Z
June 5, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Today we're launching the Big Scottish Scam Survey 2025!
If you or a family member has experienced a scam in the past year we'd love to hear about it - it will help us make sure our #ScamShare content is up to date and relevant
Fill out the survey here➡️ forms.office.com/e/dXX1Riz06Z
If you or a family member has experienced a scam in the past year we'd love to hear about it - it will help us make sure our #ScamShare content is up to date and relevant
Fill out the survey here➡️ forms.office.com/e/dXX1Riz06Z
There have been reports of scam websites impersonating Advice Direct Scotland, which ask for a fee to access consumer advice
All services provided by Advice Direct Scotland via advice.scot are FREE- consumers will never be asked to pay to receive advice or report scams
➡️ mailchi.mp/03f28b8346c9...
All services provided by Advice Direct Scotland via advice.scot are FREE- consumers will never be asked to pay to receive advice or report scams
➡️ mailchi.mp/03f28b8346c9...
June 4, 2025 at 9:19 AM
There have been reports of scam websites impersonating Advice Direct Scotland, which ask for a fee to access consumer advice
All services provided by Advice Direct Scotland via advice.scot are FREE- consumers will never be asked to pay to receive advice or report scams
➡️ mailchi.mp/03f28b8346c9...
All services provided by Advice Direct Scotland via advice.scot are FREE- consumers will never be asked to pay to receive advice or report scams
➡️ mailchi.mp/03f28b8346c9...
In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:
🗨️Energy Grant Scams
🗨️Insulation Scams: Super Quilt Insulation & Formaldehyde
🗨️Doorstep Scams: ECO Reports
🗨️Consumer Advice Impersonation Scams
🗨️Emergency Locksmith Scams
🗨️Misleading Ads for Energy Saving Products
Please read & share➡️ mailchi.mp/03f28b8346c9...
🗨️Energy Grant Scams
🗨️Insulation Scams: Super Quilt Insulation & Formaldehyde
🗨️Doorstep Scams: ECO Reports
🗨️Consumer Advice Impersonation Scams
🗨️Emergency Locksmith Scams
🗨️Misleading Ads for Energy Saving Products
Please read & share➡️ mailchi.mp/03f28b8346c9...
May 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:
🗨️Energy Grant Scams
🗨️Insulation Scams: Super Quilt Insulation & Formaldehyde
🗨️Doorstep Scams: ECO Reports
🗨️Consumer Advice Impersonation Scams
🗨️Emergency Locksmith Scams
🗨️Misleading Ads for Energy Saving Products
Please read & share➡️ mailchi.mp/03f28b8346c9...
🗨️Energy Grant Scams
🗨️Insulation Scams: Super Quilt Insulation & Formaldehyde
🗨️Doorstep Scams: ECO Reports
🗨️Consumer Advice Impersonation Scams
🗨️Emergency Locksmith Scams
🗨️Misleading Ads for Energy Saving Products
Please read & share➡️ mailchi.mp/03f28b8346c9...
As more people struggle with rising bills, we want to help you avoid common energy scams:
🏠“You need new insulation”
💰“You qualify for a grant for double glazing”
Don’t believe cold callers or online adverts– get trusted advice at www.homeenergyscotland.org #ShutOutScammers
🏠“You need new insulation”
💰“You qualify for a grant for double glazing”
Don’t believe cold callers or online adverts– get trusted advice at www.homeenergyscotland.org #ShutOutScammers
May 20, 2025 at 9:22 AM
As more people struggle with rising bills, we want to help you avoid common energy scams:
🏠“You need new insulation”
💰“You qualify for a grant for double glazing”
Don’t believe cold callers or online adverts– get trusted advice at www.homeenergyscotland.org #ShutOutScammers
🏠“You need new insulation”
💰“You qualify for a grant for double glazing”
Don’t believe cold callers or online adverts– get trusted advice at www.homeenergyscotland.org #ShutOutScammers
In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:
🗨️Council Impersonation Scams
🗨️Police Impersonation Scams
🗨️Rogue Trader Jailed
🗨️Tax Rebate Agent Scams
🗨️Mental Health, Wellbeing and Money
🗨️Doorstep Scams: Broadband
Please read & share➡️ mailchi.mp/973d8b86f2c9...
🗨️Council Impersonation Scams
🗨️Police Impersonation Scams
🗨️Rogue Trader Jailed
🗨️Tax Rebate Agent Scams
🗨️Mental Health, Wellbeing and Money
🗨️Doorstep Scams: Broadband
Please read & share➡️ mailchi.mp/973d8b86f2c9...
May 15, 2025 at 1:35 PM
In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:
🗨️Council Impersonation Scams
🗨️Police Impersonation Scams
🗨️Rogue Trader Jailed
🗨️Tax Rebate Agent Scams
🗨️Mental Health, Wellbeing and Money
🗨️Doorstep Scams: Broadband
Please read & share➡️ mailchi.mp/973d8b86f2c9...
🗨️Council Impersonation Scams
🗨️Police Impersonation Scams
🗨️Rogue Trader Jailed
🗨️Tax Rebate Agent Scams
🗨️Mental Health, Wellbeing and Money
🗨️Doorstep Scams: Broadband
Please read & share➡️ mailchi.mp/973d8b86f2c9...
Have you been told by a cold caller that you’re eligible for a grant for insulation or other energy saving measures?
Don’t take their word for it #ShutOutScammers
Contact Home Energy Scotland for free, impartial advice about grants and funding ➡️ www.homeenergyscotland.org
Don’t take their word for it #ShutOutScammers
Contact Home Energy Scotland for free, impartial advice about grants and funding ➡️ www.homeenergyscotland.org
May 13, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Have you been told by a cold caller that you’re eligible for a grant for insulation or other energy saving measures?
Don’t take their word for it #ShutOutScammers
Contact Home Energy Scotland for free, impartial advice about grants and funding ➡️ www.homeenergyscotland.org
Don’t take their word for it #ShutOutScammers
Contact Home Energy Scotland for free, impartial advice about grants and funding ➡️ www.homeenergyscotland.org
Searching for traders online? Avoid fake reviews:
✔️Check timing & spacing of reviews
✔️Check the reviewer’s activity history
✔️Be suspicious of reviews with vague, generic language
✔️Use browser plug-ins to detect fake reviews
Read more➡️ mailchi.mp/22306b4f80bf... #ShutOutScammers
✔️Check timing & spacing of reviews
✔️Check the reviewer’s activity history
✔️Be suspicious of reviews with vague, generic language
✔️Use browser plug-ins to detect fake reviews
Read more➡️ mailchi.mp/22306b4f80bf... #ShutOutScammers
May 9, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Searching for traders online? Avoid fake reviews:
✔️Check timing & spacing of reviews
✔️Check the reviewer’s activity history
✔️Be suspicious of reviews with vague, generic language
✔️Use browser plug-ins to detect fake reviews
Read more➡️ mailchi.mp/22306b4f80bf... #ShutOutScammers
✔️Check timing & spacing of reviews
✔️Check the reviewer’s activity history
✔️Be suspicious of reviews with vague, generic language
✔️Use browser plug-ins to detect fake reviews
Read more➡️ mailchi.mp/22306b4f80bf... #ShutOutScammers
In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:
🗨️#ShutOutScammers Campaign
🗨️Voltage Optimiser Scams
🗨️Gardening Scams
🗨️Roofing Scams: 'Extra Work'
🗨️Avoid Fake Reviews for Traders Online
🗨️Report Issues & Find Trusted Advice
Please read & share➡️ mailchi.mp/22306b4f80bf...
🗨️#ShutOutScammers Campaign
🗨️Voltage Optimiser Scams
🗨️Gardening Scams
🗨️Roofing Scams: 'Extra Work'
🗨️Avoid Fake Reviews for Traders Online
🗨️Report Issues & Find Trusted Advice
Please read & share➡️ mailchi.mp/22306b4f80bf...
May 8, 2025 at 12:23 PM
In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:
🗨️#ShutOutScammers Campaign
🗨️Voltage Optimiser Scams
🗨️Gardening Scams
🗨️Roofing Scams: 'Extra Work'
🗨️Avoid Fake Reviews for Traders Online
🗨️Report Issues & Find Trusted Advice
Please read & share➡️ mailchi.mp/22306b4f80bf...
🗨️#ShutOutScammers Campaign
🗨️Voltage Optimiser Scams
🗨️Gardening Scams
🗨️Roofing Scams: 'Extra Work'
🗨️Avoid Fake Reviews for Traders Online
🗨️Report Issues & Find Trusted Advice
Please read & share➡️ mailchi.mp/22306b4f80bf...
There’s been a huge increase in roofing scams across Scotland.
We asked a roofer who is part of Scotland’s Approved Trader Directory to answer some FAQs about roofing to help consumers make informed decisions and avoid scams
➡️ www.tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/u... #ShutOutScammers
We asked a roofer who is part of Scotland’s Approved Trader Directory to answer some FAQs about roofing to help consumers make informed decisions and avoid scams
➡️ www.tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/u... #ShutOutScammers
May 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
There’s been a huge increase in roofing scams across Scotland.
We asked a roofer who is part of Scotland’s Approved Trader Directory to answer some FAQs about roofing to help consumers make informed decisions and avoid scams
➡️ www.tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/u... #ShutOutScammers
We asked a roofer who is part of Scotland’s Approved Trader Directory to answer some FAQs about roofing to help consumers make informed decisions and avoid scams
➡️ www.tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/u... #ShutOutScammers
This week we’re launching the annual #ShutOutScammers campaign and we've compiled the most common doorstep scams in Scotland:
🔌Electrical safety checks
🏚️Roof repairs
💷Roof coatings
🌲Gardening/landscaping work
🏘️'Free' roof/insulation surveys
🛣️Driveway repairs
➡️ www.tsscot.co.uk/priority-are...
🔌Electrical safety checks
🏚️Roof repairs
💷Roof coatings
🌲Gardening/landscaping work
🏘️'Free' roof/insulation surveys
🛣️Driveway repairs
➡️ www.tsscot.co.uk/priority-are...
May 6, 2025 at 10:09 AM
This week we’re launching the annual #ShutOutScammers campaign and we've compiled the most common doorstep scams in Scotland:
🔌Electrical safety checks
🏚️Roof repairs
💷Roof coatings
🌲Gardening/landscaping work
🏘️'Free' roof/insulation surveys
🛣️Driveway repairs
➡️ www.tsscot.co.uk/priority-are...
🔌Electrical safety checks
🏚️Roof repairs
💷Roof coatings
🌲Gardening/landscaping work
🏘️'Free' roof/insulation surveys
🛣️Driveway repairs
➡️ www.tsscot.co.uk/priority-are...