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Be #ScamAware of social media adverts or messages offering huge returns for a small initial payment Before making any investment, check that the company is regulated by the FCA at register.fca.org.uk/s/ Read more➡️ mailchi.mp/646ddbba1087/t…

Do you use our website: tsscot.co.uk We want to make sure it's as user-friendly as possible, and includes the most relevant & useful information If you have views on how it could be improved please let us know via the Big Scottish Scam Survey➡️forms.office.com/e/dXX1Riz06Z

There have been reports of new text/WhatsApp scams which start "Hi, this is Mum/Dad", where fraudsters pose as a parent and say they have a new phone number, often asking for money Read more ➡️mailchi.mp/646ddbba1087/t…

The organisers of BarraLive and the Eilean Dorcha festival in Benbecula have issued warnings about ticket scams after attendees received emails saying their payment had failed and asking them to click a link to repay Read more➡️ mailchi.mp/646ddbba1087/t…

If you or a family member has experienced a scam in the past year we'd love to hear about it - it will help us make sure our #ScamShare content is up to date and relevant Fill out the Big Scottish Scam Survey 2025 here➡️ forms.office.com/e/dXX1Riz06Z

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Following data breaches targeting online retailers, scammers may have obtained customers' details. They could use these details to contact customers and persuade them they're from a trusted organisation Our #ScamShare bulletin has tips on avoiding scams ➡️mailchi.mp/646ddbba1087/t…

Have you experienced a scam? If you're in Scotland, report it to Advice Direct Scotland on 0808 164 6000 or via scamwatch.consumeradvice.scot Stay #ScamAware

We've added a new accessibility tool to our website - it includes: ✔️Text to Speech software ✔️Font and colour customisation ✔️Reading accessibility tools ✔️Translation into over 130 languages Just click the circular ReciteMe icon to get started! ➡️tsscot.co.uk

Be #ScamAware of texts saying an unpaid parking fine has been found on your vehicle and asking you to click a link to pay immediately They don't say where you supposedly parked Legitimate fines will contain details of the infringement & how to pay ➡️mailchi.mp/646ddbba1087/t…

Be #ScamAware of social media adverts or messages offering huge returns for a small initial payment Before making any investment, check that the company is regulated by the FCA at register.fca.org.uk/s/ Read more➡️ mailchi.mp/646ddbba1087/t…

There have been reports of new text/WhatsApp scams which start "Hi, this is Mum/Dad", where fraudsters pose as a parent and say they have a new phone number, often asking for money Read more ➡️mailchi.mp/646ddbba1087/t…

The organisers of BarraLive and the Eilean Dorcha festival in Benbecula have issued warnings about ticket scams after attendees received emails saying their payment had failed and asking them to click a link to repay Read more➡️ mailchi.mp/646ddbba1087/t…

Following data breaches targeting online retailers, scammers may have obtained customers' details. They could use these details to contact customers and persuade them they're from a trusted organisation Our #ScamShare bulletin has tips on avoiding scams ➡️mailchi.mp/646ddbba1087/t…

The Cyber and Fraud Hub has a useful guide called Keeping Children Safe Online - it covers: 🎮How video games work & how to change settings 📱Social media platforms & safety features 💻Router parental controls 📱Privacy add-ons & settings Download➡️cyberfraudhub.org/resource-datab…

If you hire a trader to carry out work on your property, you have the right to expect it to be completed with reasonable care and skill If not, you're legally entitled to ask them to fix the problem or ask for a refund Find out more: consumeradvice.scot/knowledge-cent… #ConfidentConsumer

Has a trader carried out work on your property that is not as initially described or of satisfactory quality? You may be able to claim a repair, replacement or a full or partial refund Find out more about your consumer rights at consumeradvice.scot/knowledge-cent… #ConfidentConsumer

If a trader gives you an estimate, then charges a lot more than you were expecting, you can dispute it The price should be reasonable - you may want to ask another trader to provide an estimate for the work or seek an expert opinion ➡️citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland/consu… #ConfidentConsumer

We've created a new #ConsumerConfidence cold caller checklist It may be useful for those who are worried about rogue traders or who don't feel confident dealing with cold callers Download & print ➡️tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/upl…