Doncaster Trading Standards

Ensuring a fair, responsible, safe and competitive trading environment that supports both consumers and businesses.
Freephone: 0808 223 1133

[Doncaster Trading Standards @DoncasterTSS]

Check the latest product recalls and safety notices:
https://t.co/NutztoxMeT
#ProductRecalls #SaferDoncaster

[Office for Product Safety and Standards @OfficeforSandS]

Today is international Button Battery Awareness Day and along with @CAPTcharity we want to raise awareness among parents and carers about the potential dangers to children from button batteries.

⚠️Button batteries react with saliva to make caustic soda, which is used to unblock drains. If a child swallows a button battery and it gets stuck in their food pipe, it can burn a hole. This causes internal bleeding and can kill.

Follow these 5 steps:

👀Look - around your home for button batteries. Think toys, lights, remote controls and more
👀Check - for products with loose backs and button batteries that have dropped out.
✅Store - button batteries in a safe place, up high and out of your child’s reach.
✅Dispose- of used button batteries as soon as you can. They are still unsafe.
🚑Act - if you think your child may have swallowed a button battery, go straight to A&E or call an ambulance.

For further information, please visit:🔗👇
https://t.co/oEL5xxhxqz

https://t.co/XO8XDyqYNR

#SmallHazardsBigHarm
#ButtonBatteryAwarenessDay

[Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) @CTSI_UK]

If you’re thinking about booking your summer holiday, 🏖️#ShopAware and consider booking a package holiday.

✅You’re more protected if something goes wrong or if you need to cancel.

Find out more ⤵️
👉 https://t.co/GkiMOLc5Ct

[Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) @CTSI_UK]

Not sure if your business is fully compliant with consumer law?

Get clear, practical guidance designed for businesses — helping you reduce risk, save time and make confident decisions.

📅 Monday 13 July | 10:00 – 12:00
📍Online
✅ FREE

Visit ➡️ https://t.co/88y8FGmpPk

[Doncaster Free Press @DonnyFreePress]

Police seize 900 illegal packs of cigarettes in Doncaster shop raid https://t.co/uSuAecuGP0

[TSecrime @tsecrime]

RT @reportfraudUK: Cyber crime and fraud are some of the most underreported crimes. But the effects can be devasting. Every report matters. So, tell the police by contacting Report Fraud. Find out more https://t.co/fisgii0wb6 #EveryReportCounts

[Office for Product Safety and Standards @OfficeforSandS]

⚠️Here is our monthly product safety recall roundup for May.⚠️

Visit: https://t.co/uKI8ZBMFmQ for more information.

#ProductRecalls #UkRecallsAndAlerts

[CitizensAdvice @CitizensAdvice]

⚠️ If you think a business has broken the law or acted unfairly, you can report them to Trading Standards.

To report to Trading Standards, Contact our Consumer Service ⤵️
https://t.co/l8HqbuCTqJ

[TSecrime @tsecrime]

RT @TakeFive: Criminals steal your identity using information on your:
- social media
- driving licence
- old statements
If you get letters for loans or cards you didn’t apply for beware of identity theft. Call your bank immediately on 159. #TakeFive

[Business Support Service @businessgov]

Ready to grow your business with confidence? 🚀

Join us tomorrow (12–1pm) for our Marketing for Growth webinar delivered by one of our experienced Business Support Advisors, Mark. Perfect for pre-start and early-stage businesses.

👉 Secure your spot: https://t.co/HJLa3Y09Sf

[Which? @WhichUK]

Fraudsters are hijacking reservations and posing as fake customer service agents
https://t.co/9BRFS7CvY9

[Doncaster Trading Standards @DoncasterTSS]

🛑Council Orders Business Closure, Following Discovery of Illegal Vapes🛑
https://t.co/62b7lDS5IW

[Report Fraud @reportfrauduk]

🚨Talking to somebody new online? Criminals perpetrating romance fraud stole over £102M last year.

ℹ️Stay on the dating website or app until you’re confident the person is who they say they are.

#RomanceFraud

[HM Revenue & Customs @HMRCgovuk]

🚨 SCAM ALERT! 🚨

We’re receiving increased reports of customers being contacted by scammers claiming they are due a tax refund.

Always take the time to stop and think if the request is genuine before sharing personal information or clicking on any links. If you’re unsure, don't click on any links and report it to us. 🔍

To find out if you are due a tax refund, you can log into your HMRC online services account on GOV UK or the HMRC app. 📲

For more information about how to stay safe online and report scams to us, click the link below. ⬇️

https://t.co/7kNw309u1n

[Stop Loan Sharks England @SLSEngland]

Worried about a loan shark but don’t know how to reach out safely?
You’re not alone — and help is closer than you think.

We’re setting up Stop Loan Sharks Access Points across the country to make it easier for you to get in touch. If you don’t have a phone, computer, or safe space to contact us, these locations are here for you.

📍 Find your nearest access point and visit https://t.co/3qbRZZM1qD to get started.
Friendly staff are ready to help you take the first step — even making the call with you if needed.

You don’t have to face this alone. Support is local, safe, and confidential

[Doncaster Trading Standards @DoncasterTSS]

https://t.co/ocsFFk9DDf

[TSecrime @tsecrime]

RT @TVPCyber_Fraud: Beware of fake deliveries. Check delivery messages are genuine. Don't click unexpected links-they take you to fake sites that steal your logins. Use a URL check like https://t.co/O9TCTDdg4c or https://t.co/XA1S9d5Rul. Search Stop! Think Fraud. #FraudFreeXmas

[Stop Loan Sharks England @SLSEngland]

Illegal lenders don’t always look dangerous.
They could be someone you know - or someone pretending to help.
Know the signs. Protect yourself.
Find out more at https://t.co/G9DDI0JWHx
#StopLoanSharks #Awareness

[TSecrime @tsecrime]

RT @reportfraudUK: Paws for thought before buying pets online. Beware of criminals advertising pets online that don't exist. Social media pets ads are commonly used by criminals to scam people.

[GetSafeOnline.org @GetSafeOnline]

Looking to book an @Airbnb for pleasure or business? Always communicate and pay on the Airbnb platform to ensure you’re fully protected, and use the Airbnb app or go directly https://t.co/WWmRqqFyxP before you search a stay. #SafeTravelBooking https://t.co/pjDbiagoZU

[Which? @WhichUK]

🚨 The latest product alerts and recalls affecting shoppers, including:

- Disney bath bombs with a 'serious chemical risk'

- Tesco Finest desserts found with pieces of plastic inside

- More children's sand toys with traces of asbestos

https://t.co/P8kRAl318t