Scams alert from Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards
Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards is issuing a warning for people to be aware of a spate of investment scams.
Tag Archives: trading standards
Posted on: 22 June 2018 | Posted in: Community
Campaign launched to help prevent the number of toddlers being accidentally poisoned by making the home safer
Trading Standards is aiming to reduce the number of incidents in which babies and toddlers (under fives) are being accidently poisoned in Devon, Somerset and Torbay.
Posted on: 12 June 2018 | Posted in: Health and Wellbeing
Do you know your vishing, from your phishing and smishing? Scams Awareness Month lifts the lid off the latest scams
The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau have reported a 7 per cent increase in the number of fraud offences recorded in England and Wales, compared to the previous year.
Posted on: 4 June 2018 | Posted in: Community
Rogue carpet cleaner gets cleaned out
A company director convicted of fraud, who operated two carpet cleaning companies, will have to pay back in full the £219,007.12 that he made from his crime if assets are identified in the future.
Identity theft reaches epidemic levels. Guard your personal details.
Identity theft is reaching epidemic levels, warns fraud prevention group, Cifas. Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards offers advice on how to help avoid identity theft.
Posted on: 23 August 2017 | Posted in: Community
Trading Standards Service Applauded for its part in Supporting Local Businesses
The Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards service is a member of the Heart of the South West Better Business for All Partnership (HotSW BBfA). The Partnership has won a national award in recognition of its work in supporting South West businesses and regulators.
Posted on: 14 July 2017 | Posted in: Community
Scams targeting young people on social media warning
Cyber fraud is 16 per cent of all crime and young people being targeted through social media
Posted on: 4 July 2017 | Posted in: Community
Some baby sleep bags may not be up to standard
Some brands of baby bags have failed quality tests say Trading Standards
Posted on: 15 June 2017 | Posted in: Business and Economy
Devon used car dealer found guilty of selling ‘dangerous’ vehicle
Rogue Trader Jamie Rabin from Teignmouth knowingly sold a van with faulty brakes.
Posted on: 15 June 2017 | Posted in: Community
Trading Standards and police tackle underage knife sales
Officers from the Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service assisted Avon and Somerset Police during Operation Sceptre
Posted on: 8 May 2017 | Posted in: Community
