Hertfordshire Trading Standards

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📣 Staying safe online matters!

Join us for a FREE cyber & fraud awareness drop‑in at Bishops Stortford Library on 15 April.

✅ Learn about scams, phishing, password security & more.

No booking needed!
#CyberSafety #FraudPrevention #StaySafeOnline

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📣 Cyber & Fraud Aware?
Join us at Borehamwood Library on Wed 11th March for a FREE drop‑in event on staying safe online.
Get advice on passwords, phishing, scams, and more — plus talks from Trading Standards, HCC SAFS, Herts Police & Beacon.
No booking needed!

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📱🔐 Cyber & Fraud Aware?

Stay safe online! Join us for a FREE drop‑in session at Hitchin Library on Fri 27 Feb 2026.

Get advice from cyber & fraud prevention experts on:
• Password & 2‑step verification
• Phishing & social engineering
• Phone, email & text scams

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💻 Stay safe online!

Join our FREE Cyber & Fraud Awareness event at St Albans Library on Wed 4 Feb 2026.

✅ Expert tips on scams, phishing & security
🕒 11:00–14:15 | No booking needed

#CyberSecurity #FraudPrevention

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Expecting a delivery? 🚚

🔴 Stop: Don’t click on unexpected links or attachments.
🟡 Challenge: Ask yourself – were you expecting a delivery? Does the message look suspicious?
🟢 Protect: Report the message to 7726 and only use official apps or websites to track parcels.

[TSecrime @tsecrime]

@reportfrauduk Report Fraud is the new service that has now replaced Action Fraud.

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‘Tis the season to check in on your loved ones🎄

Without someone to confide in, people can feel isolated and be more vulnerable to #scams.

Let’s #TakeFive to protect each other and #StopChallengeProtect this Christmas.

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Aldi is recalling Perfect Christmas Mozzarella Sticks in Blankets because the product contains egg which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.

https://t.co/t2A6yL0V0i

[B&Q @BandQ]

GoodHome Saturnia Electric Blanket, sold between Nov’24 and Dec’25. In some cases, an electrical component may overheat leading to a fire or electric shock risk. If you think you have the blanket, please return it to your nearest store.
Full details: https://t.co/mvUo6Vc9dW

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Businesses that sell goods and services to the public have a duty to not put customers and others at risk.

If your business sells potentially dangerous items such as knives and bladed items or hazardous materials, read this Business Companion guide: https://t.co/lcKzkFNSl0

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⚠️🔥 85,000 tumble dryers still at risk of fire.
Affected brands include: Candy, Baumatic, Caple, Haier, Hoover, Lamona, Iberna, Montpellier.

‼️Check yours now.

https://t.co/bpkmnYIKTP

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Illva Saronno S.p.A is recalling Disaronno Originale because of the possible presence of small pieces of glass within some bottles of product, which could make it unsafe to drink.

https://t.co/LCISyxUkjQ

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Grape Tree is recalling Easy Melt Couverture Dark Chocolate 55% because it contains milk which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.

https://t.co/38161nj6ce

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Grape Tree is recalling Caramel Flavour Coated Raisins because they contain peanuts which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.

https://t.co/5Z26q71KV8

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Calbee Group UK Ltd is recalling Calbee Hot & Spicy Chips because they contain mustard and Calbee Pizza Chips because they contain celery which are not mentioned on the label. https://t.co/aMsLel5pnJ

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Tesco is recalling Tesco 6 Aubergine Katsu Bao Buns because it may contain milk which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.

https://t.co/akIuNe5ebp

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For full guidance, visit https://t.co/hDdTYwwNvF

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Cyber Monday deals might move fast, but safety checks only take seconds.

Make sure you:
• Check the seller
• Read their reviews
• Verify descriptions
• Check for recalls

Stop. Check. Don’t get burnt.

#DontGetBurnt #CheckBeforeYouCheckout #VerifyThenBuy #BuySafeBeSafe

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Don’t rush into those Christmas deals 🏃

Criminals can impersonate trusted retailers with fake websites and deals that look too good to be true. Always double-check the URL and watch out for unexpected requests for your personal info.

#TakeFive before you buy!

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Aldi is taking the precautionary step of recalling Dairyfine Salted Caramel Filled Gonks because it may contain peanuts which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts. https://t.co/ZjdIlBtLYp