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Posted: 03 October 2023
UPDATES: A Falkirk rogue trader who targeted vulnerable homeowners with unnecessary and substandard driveway work has been jailed for fraud, following an investigation into deceptive doorstep selling practices.
Posted: 17 August 2023
UPDATES: Trading Standards Scotland's latest campaign warns householders to be wary of misleading energy-efficiency offers, explaining how rogue businesses exploit demand for grants and home improvements while directing consumers towards trusted sources of impartial advice.
Posted: 31 May 2023
UPDATES: A new report from the Scottish Energy Insight and Engagement Group urges stronger support from energy suppliers and Government, setting out practical recommendations to help households facing the continuing cost-of-energy crisis.
Posted: 23 March 2023
UPDATES: A nationwide Scottish pricing survey uncovered widespread failures in price marking, unit pricing and checkout accuracy, highlighting how seemingly small errors are costing consumers millions during the cost-of-living crisis.
Posted: 17 February 2023
UPDATES: Orkney’s four-person Trading Standards team has been praised after recovering £110,000 for a scam victim, preventing further losses and helping residents secure refunds. The article highlights the value of a small, locally trusted service working across isolated island communities with limited resources.
Posted: 10 January 2023
UPDATES: Falkirk Trading Standards' award-winning recycling initiative gives seized counterfeit goods a new purpose, diverting materials to charities and community projects instead of landfill.
Posted: 07 December 2022
UPDATES: Trading Standards Scotland has published an A-Z guide to the latest scams, helping consumers recognise fraud ranging from phishing emails and bogus websites to cold calls designed to steal personal and financial information.
Posted: 17 November 2022
UPDATES: Trading Standards officers seized a substantial stock of illegally held fireworks after discovering dangerous storage conditions that posed a serious risk to public safety.
Posted: 03 November 2022
ANALYSIS: Scotland's tightening of fireworks controls introduces restricted sale and use times, lower purchase limits and new offences around proxy buying for under-18s, with further licensing and supply restrictions still expected.
Posted: 25 October 2022
UPDATES: Trading Standards Scotland warns that cold callers offering loft surveys are using misleading claims about damp, mould and grants to sell costly spray foam insulation that can later affect mortgage options.
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