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Trading Standards Scotland - Recently reported scams
Created: 19/09/2024
News/Events Category: General News
Trading Standards Scotland have released a list of recently reported scams that are on the rise that you should be aware of to keep yourself and your service users safe.
Roof Coating Scams
As we approach the autumn and winter months there has been an increase in reports of rogue traders who go door to door and offer to carry out roofing repairs and to coat the roof with products they say will save the resident money on their energy bills.In one recent case, cold callers offered to line a roof and coat it with a paint that would supposedly provide a defence against frost.
Parking Fine Scams
Several people have received a new scam text message saying that an unpaid parking fine has been found on their vehicle. They are asked to click on a link to pay the fine immediately. The link leads to a spoof government website that uses government logos, fonts and branding and asks you to enter the personal details and to pay a £25 fine.
Pension Scams
According to new research by LV=, approximately 7.3 million UK adults have been the subject of an attempted pension scam in the past year. They were encouraged via unsolicited calls, texts and e-mails to transfer or release money from their pension.
Misleading Ads for Energy Efficient Products
There are regular reports of misleading adverts on social media for energy efficiency measures such as double glazing, insulation or boilers. These adverts often promote non-existent funding schemes or grants and are designed to collect your details and generate leads for companies who may go on to cold call you with bogus 'deals'.
Here are some resources that can help you identify and avoid a scam or to report one:
- Advice Direct Scotland: www.consumeradvice.scot/knowledge-centre
- Citizens Advice Scotland: www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland/consumer
- Police Scotland: www.scotland.police.uk/advice-and-information/scams-and-frauds
- Financial Conduct Authority: www.fca.org.uk/consumers/protect-yourself-scams
- Neighbourhood Watch Scotland Alerts: www.neighbourhoodwatchscotland.co.uk
- Which?: www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/scams
- Age Scotland: www.ageuk.org.uk/scotland/information-advice/money-matters/scams/
- Friends Against Scams: www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk
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