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Trading Standards Scotland is running a campaign to raise awareness of scams
Posted 08 May 2022 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Updates|Crime|Scotland
UPDATES: Trading Standards Scotland is urging consumers to stay alert as fraudsters adapt their tactics during the cost-of-living crisis, highlighting the latest scams and practical steps to reduce the risk of becoming a victim.
Trading Standards Scotland and Police Scotland have launched a nationwide 'Shut out Scammers' campaign in an effort to raise awareness of the mis-selling of energy efficiency measures, doorstep crime, rogue trading scams and other forms of financial harm.
Rogue traders and companies may attempt to exploit the cost-of-living crisis and scam consumers by providing misleading informa...
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