Have you been caught by a scam of some sort? Do you know someone who has been caught Someone knocking on your front door offering to repair your roof - your drive - trim your trees... ? Had a strange 'phone call, e-mail, or a letter ? Due to the large number of scams being perpertrated it is difficult to
keep this page up to date. However, the County Council maintains a
website page with all the latest information. We shall not therefore try
to replicate the County Council page - please follow this link consumer alerts February 2019 Latest Consumer Alerts and Trading Standards news We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:
Email scams and phishing alerts Look out for the following email scams which are circulating: If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below. _______________ REPORTING SCAMS ETC. Reporting
any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers
and how they target people.
ACTION FRAUD is the national centre for reporting fraud or internet crime - call 0300 123 2040; on the internet go to www.actionfraud.police.uk where reports can easily be made online. It also worth knowing that the 'Action Fraud' title has also been used in a scam! Be careful!!! Trading Standards advises consumers NOT to deal with cold callers and NEVER be pressurised into buying on the doorstep. Anyone concerned about rogue trader activity can contact Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer helpline via their online reporting form or by telephone on 03454 04 05 06. or visit consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter _____________________ |
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