LoginScammers in the summer
We explore the consumer protection issues that arise in the summer months
Posted 24 May 2018 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Analysis|Counterfeit Goods|National
ANALYSIS: Summer events bring opportunities for rogue traders as well as families, with fake tickets, bogus holidays, counterfeit goods, unsafe products and poor food standards all finding a market around fairs, concerts and car boot sales. The article shows how trading standards, legislation and schemes such as Real Deal help protect consumers and legitimate traders.
One of the great traditions of the Great British summer is loading up the car and heading to the park, beach or countryside in search of a fun-packed event that will provide a diverting excursion for the whole family. But just as summer events offer plenty of opportunities for entertainment and enjoyment, they also present fraudsters and rogue traders with many chances to dupe and endanger the ...
CTSI Member-Only Content
This content can only be accessed by logged-in members of CTSI.
Already a member? Please enter your details below. If your login is successful, the page will automatically refresh and the full content will be visible.
Why join CTSI?
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is the representative body for UK Trading Standards and Regulatory Compliance professionals - and one of the largest, oldest (est. 1881) and most respected consumer protection organisations in the world.
As a non-profit campaigning organisation (see our Latest Campaigns), our strength, our voice and our ability to influence government, industry and the media, and shape public opinion comes directly from our membership, who are organised in an active network of branches, regions and special interest groups around the country. We are stronger together.
Interested in becoming a Member of CTSI?
Read about our various Membership Options - from Full Membership (qualified Trading Standards professionals) to Associate Membership (consumer protection supporters).
