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 Birmingham, UK
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Good advice check your tyres. #TyreSafetyMonth #BrumTS
TyreSafe
@Tyresafe11h
Near misses don't usually come with a warning. Neither do the effects of illegal or poorly maintained tyres until you need to brake suddenly. Check your tyres today because they could help you stop in time. #TyreSafetyMonth #ACTBeforeYouREact
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#DoorstepSales beware of #RogueTraders touting for unnecessary work at high prices. Don't deal with unsolicited callers use trusted traders recommended by friends/family or approved codes scheme. #BrumTS
TAKE A STAND AGAINST DOORSTEP SCAMS For advice on scams call Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline: 0808 223 1133 #ScamAware NATIONAL TRADING STANDARDS Scams Team

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Decorating your house with candles for Halloween, be sure to not leave any candles burning unattended. There are some safer alternatives to burning candles, battery operated candles can give the same feel to your home with less of a fire risk. #SpookyHalloweenSafety #BrumTS
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Stay safe with tyres #TyreSafetyMonth #BrumTS
TyreSafe
@Tyresafe14h
Being a skilled driver is important, but no amount of experience can compensate for poor tyre condition. Your tyres are the only part of your vehicle in contact with the road, so make checking them part of every journey. #TyreSafetyMonth #ACTBeforeYouREact
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Good morning have a great week. Follow us for #Halloween safety tips. #SpookyHalloweenSafety #BrumTS
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Follow us for #Halloween safety tips. #SpookyHalloweenSafety #BrumTS #BrumHour @BrumHour
Don't let Halloween be a horror story! Loose parts on fake costumes could cause suffocation Image of pumpkins with black witches hats

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Trading Standards retweeted
TyreSafe
@TyresafeOct 18
Finish the sentence: "I knew it was a close call when..." Whatever comes to mind, you're not alone. More than a third of UK drivers have experienced a near miss in the past year. Don't wait for another one to remind you to check your tyres. #TyreSafetyMonth #ACTBeforeYouREact
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TyreSafe
@TyresafeOct 15
We've all had that heart-in-mouth moment on the road. TyreSafe's latest research found that 38% of UK drivers have experienced a near miss in the past year. Illegal or poorly maintained tyres can increase stopping distances. #TyreSafetyMonth #ACTBeforeYouReact
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Good advice on #TyreSafety #TyreSafetyMonth #BrumTS
TyreSafe
@TyresafeOct 17
You’re driving the van home after a busy day. Traffic is flowing and everything feels fine. Then the vehicle in front brakes suddenly. That isn’t the moment to wonder whether your tyres are ready. #TyreSafetyMonth #ACTBeforeYouREact
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Trading Standards retweeted
Warrington Trading Standards@WTStdsOct 18
Week 3 Tyre safety Month - tyre pressure checks Staying safe on the road means your car needs to have the correct tyre pressure. If your tyres are under or over inflated then handling & grip is reduced, potentially causing unpredictable vehicle behaviour orlo.uk/6fmTx
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#DoorStepSales do not agree to work being offered by a cold caller could be #RogueTrader #ScamAware #BrumTS
TAKE A STAND AGAINST DOORSTEP SCAMS For advice on scams call Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline: 0808 223 1133 #ScamAware NATIONAL TRADING STANDARDS Scams Team

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This #BlackHistoryMonth, we're revisiting a powerful speech from Samuel Abdullahi, Trading Standards Team Leader for the London Boroughs of Brent and Harrow. At CTSI Conference 2025, Samuel shared his inspiring journey into the Trading Standards profession.
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⚠️Stop Think don’t click that link. Criminals are experts at using technology to commit fraud. Type web address into browser Treat one-time passcodes as carefully as you would your PIN Don’t recognise spending contact bank #TakeFive #StopChallengeProtect #TypeDontTap #BrumTS
LINKS ARE EVERYWHERE. Got a text, email or DM with a link? TAKE FIVE TO STOP Fraud

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STOP AND THINK – DON'T CLICK THAT LINK! Take a moment to keep your details safe... TAKE FIVE TO STOP FRAUD

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🚨 SCAM ALERT: Fake Winter Fuel Payment texts are circulating. Messages ask you to click link, confirm details, or act urgently. You can forward suspicious texts to 7726 & check them using Ask Silver. 🔗 friendsagainstscams.org.uk/a… #friendsagainstscams #scamaware #BrumTS
Ask Silver Friends Against SCA MS NATIONAL TRADING STANDARDS Scams Team SCAM ALERT Most eligible people receive Winter Fuel Payments automatically. Be wary of messages asking for personal or banking details and check all messages with Ask Silver. Image of mobile device with text:- Unknown number TODAY, 6:25 PM Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): Our records show that you have not successfully claimed the Winter Fuel Allowance for the 2026-2027 financial year. This may be because the information you provided was incomplete or incorrect. To ensure you receive the £300 allowance, please complete your application by 19th March 2026. Otherwise you will lose your entitlement to this allowance.

ALT Ask Silver Friends Against SCA MS NATIONAL TRADING STANDARDS Scams Team SCAM ALERT Most eligible people receive Winter Fuel Payments automatically. Be wary of messages asking for personal or banking details and check all messages with Ask Silver. Image of mobile device with text:- Unknown number TODAY, 6:25 PM Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): Our records show that you have not successfully claimed the Winter Fuel Allowance for the 2026-2027 financial year. This may be because the information you provided was incomplete or incorrect. To ensure you receive the £300 allowance, please complete your application by 19th March 2026. Otherwise you will lose your entitlement to this allowance.

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#DepartmentStoreDay Love shopping! Buying goods from a store here are are your #ConsumerRights 👇 #BrumTS
DO YOU KNOW YOUR RIGHTS IN STORE? The consumer Right act 2015 says goods must be as described, fit for purpose and of satisfactory quality. During the expected lifespan of your product you're entitled to the following. Up to 30 days - If your goods are faulty, you can get an immediate refund Up to 6 months - if it can't be repaired or replaced, then you're entitled to a full refund in most cases. Up to 6 years - If the goods do not last a reasonable length of time you may be entitled to some money back. @CEnTSA @centsa_ #CEnTSA #CentralEngland TradingStandards

ALT DO YOU KNOW YOUR RIGHTS IN STORE? The consumer Right act 2015 says goods must be as described, fit for purpose and of satisfactory quality. During the expected lifespan of your product you're entitled to the following. Up to 30 days - If your goods are faulty, you can get an immediate refund Up to 6 months - if it can't be repaired or replaced, then you're entitled to a full refund in most cases. Up to 6 years - If the goods do not last a reasonable length of time you may be entitled to some money back. @CEnTSA @centsa_ #CEnTSA #CentralEngland TradingStandards

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Don’t let anyone into your computer by giving them remote access could be a scammer. #ScamAware #BrumTS
TAKE A STAND AGAINST SCAMS #ScamAware For advice on scams call Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline: 0808 223 1133 NATIONAL TRADING STANDARDS Scams Team

ALT TAKE A STAND AGAINST SCAMS #ScamAware For advice on scams call Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline: 0808 223 1133 NATIONAL TRADING STANDARDS Scams Team

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Scammers know how to trick people to get what they want. Being affected by scam doesn’t just have financial impact can impact you emotionally too. Reach out talk to someone about what you’re going through and how you’re feeling ⤵️ bit.ly/4rlEuqZ #ScamAware #BrumTS
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#NationalRoastPheasantDay Making a roast dinner make sure your oven is #safe some tips @ElecSafetyFirst on #OvenSafety visit electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk… #BrumTS 📷@lauraloiusegrimsley on @unsplash
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Stay safe this #Halloween buy safe costumes. #HalloweenSafety #BrumTS
Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI)@CTSI_UKOct 15
🎃 We found that 10 out of 11 children's halloween costumes we tested FAIL UK safety requirements. Missing warnings, labels and traceability info, on products from OnBuy, Amazon, eBay, AliExpress, Shein and TikTok Shop. @LondonFire Full findings: tradingstandards.uk/news-pol…
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#NationalMushroomDay here are weights and measures rules for selling mushrooms 👇 businesscompanion.info/en/qu… #BrumTS 📷@waldermar_brandt on @unsplash
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