Jessica Merryfield

In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:

🗨️Insulation Scams: Formaldehyde Poisoning
🗨️Cold Weather and Energy Bill Support Scams
🗨️Rental Scams
🗨️Apple ID Scams
🗨️Common Bank Scams
🗨️Locksmith Scams

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In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:

🗨️Housing Repair Scams
🗨️Remote Access Scams - Software Updates
🗨️Landscaping Scams
🗨️Amazon Refund Scams
🗨️National Student Money Week
🗨️Illegal Money Lender Arrested

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Regulation is at the heart of economic growth, providing a level playing field for businesses, dealing with rogue businesses who undermine this, and boosting consumer and market confidence as a result.

#regulation #regulators #tradingstandards #economicgrowth #business #consumerprotection

Regulators hold the key to delivering inclusive growth. It’s time Labour ended its culture war against them. Our new report with Fairness Foundation sets out why regulation is key to delivering fair growth and raising living standards

We’ve written to the gov with @fairness.bsky.social
and 24 business leaders, investors and legal experts to demand a re-think on @teamlabouruk.bsky.social's deregulatory agenda.

Our report sets out why regulation is the bedrock fair and inclusive growth. More 👇👇

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Hear CTSI's CEO speak to BBC Radio 4's "You and Yours" programme, aired today, highlighting the issues around Trading Standards funding and the adaptations being undertaken to address the gaps.
#tradingstandards #consumerprotection #regulation #regulators
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Events - Connexions Sandwell NEW YEAR NEW START 2025 New Year New Start – our annual Careers Fair...

The CTSI team will be in attendance at the New Year New Start #CareersFair on Saturday 1 February in West Bromwich, highlighting the amazing #TradingStandards profession and #career!

To register for your free ticket, visit:
connexionssandwell.co.uk/events1/

#job #newjob #newcareer

Enterprise Act final enforcement order obtained by Wrexham County Borough Council | Gough Square Chambers Late last year, Her Honour Judge Owen, sitting in Mold County Court, granted Wrexham County Borough Council’s (‘Wrexham’s’) application under the Enterprise Act 2002 for a final enforcement order agai...

A rare but important case for #TradingStandards to secure an Enterprise Act order regarding consumer rights and measures!
goughsq.co.uk/enterprise-a...

#Consumerprotection #consumerrights #enforcement #regulatory #regulation

Hertfordshire #TradingStandards officers have visited pubs & restaurants to check the measures of alcohol given meet the legal requirements. 90% were found to be short measured (20/22)! Contact your local Trading Standards to report any short measures you get.

#legalmetrology #consumerprotection

Business owner hit with £15k bill after a tonne of illegal item discovered 'The largest seizure to date within the borough'

uk.news.yahoo.com/business-own...

#tradingstandards #enforcement #vapes #illegalvapes #consumerprotection

Cover of the Winter 2025 Edition of the Journal of Trading Standards, showing a woman with 4 globes between outstretched arms.

It’s here, it's utterly glorious & packed with something for every TS professional:
⚖️regulatory reform
⚡️green energy
🚨scams
📱product safety
💷 financial investigations
🚭illicit tobacco
…and an insightful interview with Justin Madders to name just a few!
#tradingstandards #consumerprotection

This is worrying! Consumer protection is vital to economic growth, ensuring consumer confidence and a level playing field for businesses. A rethink is needed on this strategy.

#consumerprotection #tradingstandards #econonmicgrowth

Price of resale tickets to be capped under plans to tackle touts The government is suggesting a cap on the cost of resold tickets, potentially up to 30% on top of the original price.

Price of resale tickets to be capped under plans to tackle touts:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#pricing #dynamicpricing #tradingstandards #cma #tickets #tickettout #pricecap #consumerprotection

Thousands of illegal vapes seized in Shropshire as a Shrewsbury shop owners is fined more than £30,000 Trading standards officers have seized more than 88,000 illegal vapes in Shropshire, Wolverhampton and Dudley

Trading standards officers have seized more than 88,000 illegal vapes in Shropshire, Wolverhampton and Dudley

Hundreds of illegal cigarettes and vapes found in raid on newsagent A raid on a Blackburn newsagents shop by trading standards and police discovered hundreds of illegal cigarettes and vapes hidden in its back room.

A raid on a Blackburn newsagents shop by trading standards and police discovered hundreds of illegal cigarettes and vapes hidden in its back room.

CTSI meet with @gwynnemp.bsky.social on the vital work of #TradingStandards and in particular the role we will play in enforcing the forthcoming Tobacco and Vapes legislation. We look forward to continuing working to protect the public’s health and to support businesses. #SmokefreeGeneration

Been hacked and lost digital access? Norfolk County Council's Trading Standards Service have produced a guide to recovering your accounts. Check it out here: ▶️

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This looks interesting! As someone who has spent their career to date involved in regulation of the food industry from both a Trading Standards and Environmental Health perspective, I shall be listening to this.
#foodsafety #foodstrategy #regulation #tradingstandards #foodstandards #foodlabelling

Self assessment scams infographic on the type of scam, how to avoid them and how to report

With the Self Assessment deadline looming, @tsscot.bsky.social are advising how to identify, avoid and report Self Assessment Scams
#selfassessment #scams #tradingstandards #scamaware #bescamaware

Read more: mailchi.mp/74b59f60c4ad...

CTSI Guidance for Shopping Safely Online

Some useful, top tips for shopping safely online:
www.tradingstandards.uk/news-policy-...

#online #tradingstandards #shopping #onlineshopping #safety #onlinesafety #consumerprotection

Think you’ve been scammed by a shop during your #Christmas shopping?
📝 Keep evidence of what’s happened, including pictures of what you received & communication between you and the shop.
This #online scams tool can help you stay #ScamAware orlo.uk/5xp6M
#tradingstandards #consumerrights

We’re working with STV News on a piece about illegal money lending – would you be willing to share your experience with a journalist?

You can do this anonymously – you’re identity will be protected.

Please get in touch at stopillegallending@cosla.gov.uk

We’re working with STV News on a piece about illegal money lending – would you be willing to share your experience with a journalist?

You can do this anonymously – you’re identity will be protected.

Please get in touch at stopillegallending@cosla.gov.uk

Is your food what it claims to be? 🤔
Learn about the different types of food fraud and how to spot them.
🔗 https://buff.ly/4a4IAuO

New Year, New Career? Why not see what your local council can offer? No two days are the same and you make a difference to the local community! I can recommend #TradingStandards as a good place to start 😉

#recruitment #career #careeropportunites #localgovernment #apprenticeship #newjob

Belgium begins Europe clampdown on disposable vaping Countries target single-use products but experts warn bans may only have limited impact on growing e-cigarette industry

Belgium begins Europe clampdown on disposable vaping

https://www.ft.com/content/4d9ff52b-04fd-4645-9ae1-e49d887547c8

'Ripped off' caravan owners start compensation fight Parks involved in the legal action have defended their sales practices and pitch fee rises.

An interesting case coming up in the courts, focussing on fair trading and contract terms. I will be watching this with interest!

#fairtrading #tradingstandards #contractterms #consumerprotection

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Know a #smallbusiness owner struggling with #consumerlaw?

Point them to Business Companion by CTSI – a free resource with expert advice, checklists, and guides to simplify compliance and protect their business.

businesscompanion.info

#tradingstandards #regulation #businessadvice

The logo of the awards - a white circle, with a looping gold star, wrapped around the words "Hero Awards 2024" in the centre. In the background is gold glitter/lights, with a trophy on a wooden stand

A screen and banner with the Hero Awards logo on, and showing sponsors. There is an image of a big, star shaped, silver coloured award.

Last night was the CTSI Hero Awards 🤩 It was wonderful to be able to promote & celebrate the work done by showcasing these achievements. A fabulous way to get our message across!
#TradingStandards #BuildBackTS #HeroAwards2024

Today in the A-Z of scams: HMRC scams

📱Cold calls saying you owe HMRC money in unpaid tax

💻Emails saying you're eligible to receive a tax refund

Be suspicious if you get an unexpected call/text/email supposedly from HMRC asking for money or offering financial help

www.tsscot.co.uk/a-z-scams/

Questionable American snacks flood the UK’s high streets As the festive season approaches, UK high streets are filling their shelves with imported American snacks that are delighting children across the country. But are these treats hiding risks that could ...

Not so sweet - why it's important to check the label of imported foods www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2024...
#Importedfood #foodsafety #TradingStandards