Almost half of Scots (46%) have experienced an aggressive or misleading sales transaction Do you know how to recognise misleading or aggressive sales practices and what to do if you experience them? Find out more ➡️ mailchi.mp/234edab857d8/trad…

⚠️Scammers are targeting those looking to reduce their energy bills and make their homes more energy efficient by providing misleading information This week our Take Control of the Small Things campaign will focus on energy scams - find out more➡️ tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uplo…

If you’ve experienced misleading or aggressive sales practices, you can report the trader to Trading Standards by calling Advice Direct Scotland on 0808 164 6000 or visiting scamwatch.scot

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 to help consumers make informed decisions and avoid scams Stay #ScamAware➡️ tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uplo…

Download our Take Control of the Small Things leaflet, which highlights five simple things you can do now to avoid scams and feel more in control👇 tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uplo…

🟣Take Control of the Small Things🟣 This week's #ScamShare bulletin has information about your consumer rights to help you have the confidence to report issues with rogue traders and scammers ⤵️ mailchi.mp/9fd73e9550d1/trad…

This week's #ScamShare bulletin has case studies of rogue traders who offer to repair driveways/private roads using materials supposedly left over from a previous job They may start work without being authorised or charge more than agreed Read more➡️ mailchi.mp/9fd73e9550d1/trad…

Over 90% of Halloween costumes sold online don’t comply with UK laws, according to a new investigation by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute ⤵️ tradingstandards.uk/news-pol…

This week's #ScamShare bulletin has recent examples of roofing scams and info on how to find trusted roofers if you need work done - stay #ScamAware ⤵️ mailchi.mp/9fd73e9550d1/trad…

In this week's #ScamShare bulletin: 🗨️Roofing Scams 🗨️Courier Fraud 🗨️Rogue Traders: Driveway Resurfacing/Repairs 🗨️Halloween Safety 🗨️Take Control of the Small Things: Know Your Consumer Rights 🗨️Counterfeit Weight Loss Medication Please read & share ➡️ mailchi.mp/9fd73e9550d1/trad…

Don't feel embarrassed about reporting a scam Scams can happen to anyone - they can have an emotional as well as financial impact Reporting scams could help track & stop a scammer, and reaching out to talk can help Call 0808 164 6000 or visit consumeradvice.scot #ScamAware

46% of Scots have experienced an aggressive or misleading sales transaction Do you know how to recognise misleading or aggressive sales practices and what to do if you experience them? Find out more about your consumer rights and stay #ScamAware ➡️ citizensadvice.org.uk/scotla…

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 Stay #ScamAware➡️ tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uplo…

Take your time to find the right trader for your home improvements to avoid scammers taking advantage Check places like approvedtrader.scot to find legit traders If you think something isn’t right, get help from Citizens Advice Scotland ⤵️ bit.ly/3UCBRol #ScamAware

According to Citizens Advice, 1 in 10 of the scams it recorded over the past year were related to roofing Scammers pretending to be legitimate traders are charging thousands of pounds for roofing work that is not completed, done badly or not necessary⤵️ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6x2…

If you need work done to your home, having someone you trust is essential Scammers often pose as tradespeople, adding pressure to make you agree to their price quickly & without doing research Learn how to protect yourself from rogue traders⤵️ bit.ly/4yjvQLy #ScamAware

More coverage of our #TakeControl of the small things campaign 👇 dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scott…

Download our Take Control of the Small Things leaflet, which highlights five simple things you can do now to avoid scams and feel more in control👇 tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uplo…

With products & services becoming more expensive it's important to make sure your consumer rights are upheld Find out more about your rights at consumeradvice.scot/knowledg… or contact 0808 164 6000 for support on consumer-related matters #ConfidentConsumer

🟣Take Control of the Small Things🟣 Keep your home & family safe - buy electrical goods, cosmetics, health products & toys from reputable retailers Online marketplaces are currently not legally responsible for the safety of goods sold via their sites ➡️tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uplo…

🟣Take Control of the Small Things🟣 Tip 4: Make sure your devices and accounts are secure Be suspicious of emails, texts or calls supposedly from banks, government agencies or service providers which ask for details, passwords, pins or a payment ➡️ tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uplo…