Scam Share

Trading Standards Scotland

Trading Standards Scotland, in discussion with partners, looks at various scams which are currently affecting Scottish consumers.

Episodes

  1. Jun 11

    Avoid Emergency Locksmith Scams

    A discussion between Trading Standards Scotland and theMaster Locksmiths Association about emergency locksmith scams. We discuss how these scams work, how to avoid them and how to find a reputable locksmith in an emergency. Find out more at https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/ (Music credit: Pictures of the Floating World - 01 England)

    Avoid Emergency Locksmith Scams

  2. 03/01/2024

    ScamShare Bulletin 29 February

    An audio version of the Trading Standards Scotland ScamShare bulletin from 29 February 2024

    ScamShare Bulletin 29 February

  3. 02/10/2021

    Buy a Puppy Safely

    A discussion between Trading Standards Scotland, the Scottish SPCA, Police Scotland, SCOTSS and Vistalworks to highlight the consequences of buying puppies from low-welfare farms or dealers and to provide guidance to the public on how to buy a puppy safely. The Scottish SPCA are also keen to encourage responsible puppy breeders to sign up to their Assured Puppy breeder scheme - find out more at www.saynotopuppydealers.co.uk (Music credit: Pictures of the Floating World - 01 England)

    Buy a Puppy Safely

  4. 12/11/2020

    Scottish Illegal Money Lending Unit

    In the Scottish Illegal Money Lending Unit's first podcast, we find out how the team can support people who have borrowed from an illegal lender and how they raise awareness of the issues that borrowing from a loan shark can cause. (Music credit: We Are Stardust by Ketsa is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.)

    Scottish Illegal Money Lending Unit

  5. 12/02/2020

    Don't Fake It - Avoid Counterfeit Goods Online

    As part of our annual anti-counterfeiting campaign, we aim to give consumers guidance on how to avoid unwittingly buying counterfeit goods online and to highlight the dangerous and unhygienic aspects of the industry.  With more shopping being done online this year and with more people dealing with tighter budgets, we've asked experts from the Anti-Counterfeiting Group, Electrical Safety First and Vistalworks to provide consumers with guidance and top tips to help them shop safely online and to avoid potentially dangerous fakes.

    Don't Fake It - Avoid Counterfeit Goods Online

  6. 11/24/2020

    Buy Toys Safely Online

    As part of our annual anti-counterfeiting campaign, we aim to give consumers guidance on how to avoid unwittingly buying counterfeit toys online and to hightlight the dangerous and unhygeinic aspects of the industry.  With more shopping being done online this year and with more people dealing with tighter budgets, we've asked experts from the British Toy & Hobby Association, SCOTSS and Snapdragon to provide consumers with guidance and top tips to help them buy toys safely online and to avoid potentially dangerous fakes.

  7. 10/20/2020

    Energy Efficiency Scams

    A discussion between Trading Standards Scotland, Home Energy Scotland and Age Scotland to help Scottish consumers recognise and avoid energy scams and to point them towards legitimate and impartial information and advice on installing and upgrading energy efficiency measures in their home.

    Energy Efficiency Scams
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Trading Standards Scotland, in discussion with partners, looks at various scams which are currently affecting Scottish consumers.

Information

  • Creator
    Trading Standards Scotland
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Trading Standards Scotland