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Journal of Trading Standards, Online Edition - JoTS Online

Welcome to the Journal of Trading Standards online edition, JoTS Online. Browse through our latest Articles - including Analysis, Opinion Pieces, Features and a selection of articles from our acclaimed print journal.

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Company director jailed for 32 months

Posted: 20 December 2019

UPDATES: A Suffolk mobility company director has been jailed, disqualified and made subject to a criminal behaviour order after customers were left without expensive goods or refunds. The case underlines the consequences of persistent unfair commercial practices.
 

Interview: Dr Tim Day

Posted: 17 December 2019

ANALYSIS: Dr Tim Day reflects on his career tackling rogue traders and doorstep crime, discussing what motivates his work, the impact on victims and why stronger deterrents and better enforcement remain essential.
 

Rise in scams and modern slavery

Posted: 27 November 2019

UPDATES: New findings reveal the growing links between scams, modern slavery and organised crime, showing how vulnerable people are exploited and why coordinated enforcement remains essential.
 

Smallholder guilty of animal cruelty

Posted: 08 November 2019

UPDATES: A Dorset prosecution against a smallholder found guilty of serious animal welfare offences demonstrates the consequences of neglect and the role of trading standards in protecting animals.
 

Mobility company director guilty

Posted: 01 November 2019

UPDATES: A mobility company and its director were convicted following a major trading standards investigation, bringing dozens of offences before the courts and reinforcing accountability for consumer protection breaches.
 

‘Green energy’ fraudster jailed

Posted: 01 November 2019

UPDATES: A fraudulent green energy scheme that cheated householders out of thousands of pounds ended with a prison sentence, following a trading standards investigation that exposed the deception.
 

Four jailed after major investigation

Posted: 17 October 2019

UPDATES: Four roofing fraudsters have been jailed after Brent and Harrow Trading Standards uncovered a doorstep crime operation that stripped vulnerable homeowners of hundreds of thousands of pounds and exposed an international money-laundering network.
 

Scam 'Amazon' calls warning

Posted: 10 October 2019

UPDATES: Norfolk Trading Standards warns residents about scam calls falsely claiming to be from Amazon, with fraudsters using Prime renewal, arrears and hacked-account messages to obtain personal data, payment details or remote computer access.
 

Walk-in bath fraudsters guilty

Posted: 08 October 2019

UPDATES: A prosecution over misleading walk-in bath sales ended with guilty pleas from a company and senior managers, highlighting the investigation, offences and wider lessons for consumer protection.
 

Farmers fined for breaking TB rules

Posted: 08 October 2019

UPDATES: Four farmers were fined after breaching bovine TB movement restrictions and falsifying cattle records, underlining the importance of robust animal health enforcement and traceability.
 

AI versus the fraudsters

Posted: 08 October 2019

ANALYSIS: Artificial intelligence is becoming a powerful weapon against fraud. This feature examines emerging AI tools, collaborative research and how the technology can help investigators detect and disrupt increasingly sophisticated scams.
 

TS success featured on BBC show

Posted: 13 September 2019

UPDATES: Birmingham Trading Standards' Operation Egyptian gained national attention after featuring on the BBC's Defenders UK, showcasing a major investigation into criminal trading activity and highlighting the impact of trading standards enforcement.
 

Fraudster ordered to repay earnings

Posted: 11 September 2019

UPDATES: A fraudster convicted of operating a fake online goods business has been ordered to repay hundreds of thousands of pounds under proceeds of crime legislation or face further imprisonment.
 

Illegal puppy importer arrested

Posted: 29 August 2019

UPDATES: A woman accused of illegally importing puppies has been arrested in Spain after fleeing the UK, paving the way for her return to face court proceedings.
 

Rogue gardeners warning in Scotland

Posted: 27 August 2019

UPDATES: Trading Standards Scotland and Police Scotland warn householders to be wary of unsolicited gardening offers after criminals used doorstep work as a route to burglary. Practical advice explains how to avoid becoming a victim.
 

Stubbing out illegal tobacco crime

Posted: 08 August 2019

UPDATES: Enforcement teams across the West Midlands seized millions of illegal cigarettes and large quantities of hand-rolling tobacco, revealing increasingly sophisticated concealment methods used by organised criminals.
 

Financial abuse pair sentenced

Posted: 06 August 2019

UPDATES: The first prosecution brought by the West Yorkshire Financial Abuse Team concluded with custodial sentences, marking a significant milestone in tackling the financial exploitation of vulnerable people.
 

Special Report: Scams and the City

Posted: 06 August 2019

ANALYSIS: Cold-calling restrictions on pension products were only the beginning. With investment fraud evolving into cryptocurrencies and other high-risk schemes, this special report examines why trading standards wants tougher protections across the entire investment sector.
 

Couple jailed for online course scam

Posted: 12 July 2019

UPDATES: Two people have been jailed following a £225,000 online nutrition course scam uncovered by Norfolk Trading Standards, with a lengthy investigation exposing fraud, forgery and money laundering.
 

Pair convicted of financial abuse

Posted: 05 July 2019

UPDATES: The first prosecution brought by West Yorkshire's Financial Exploitation and Abuse Team ends in convictions after a vulnerable resident was subjected to rogue trading and fraud by abuse of position.