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[Trading Standards @PowysTS]

We've had reports of a suspicious male cold calling properties in Powys and trying to sell items out of a rucksack. If you are concerned about a cold caller that's visited your property, let us know & if you feel threatened in any way, call the police immediately.

[Competition & Markets Authority @CMAgovUK]

We’ve written to over 100 package holiday firms about refunding people for trips cancelled due to the #coronavirus pandemic.

The letter applies to all businesses involved in organising package holidays for UK customers.

Read it here: https://t.co/cpioHAjgUC

[National Trading Standards Scams Team @NTSscamsteam]

Criminals are sending fake emails supposedly from government departments offering council tax reductions.
Avoid clicking on links as they could lead to fake websites used to capture your personal & financial info.
Forward scam emails to [email protected]
#ScamAware #TakeFive

[Trading Standards @PowysTS]

Be cautious of unexpected, urgent requests for payment by text. Criminals can spoof phone numbers of senior members of staff making it look legitimate

Protect your business today by joining Businesses Against Scams at https://t.co/ooWR03c612 #TakeFive #ScamAware

[Trading Standards @PowysTS]

Fraudsters are exploiting householders with a new scam relating to the Coronavirus outbreak. It arrives as a text saying the Government has issued relief payment of £458.00 - when you click the link it asks for your card details and cvc in order to send payment. This is a scam.

[Trading Standards @PowysTS]

There is also Intelligence showing that counterfeit medical masks are being sold. Counterfeit examination certificates are being used to convince the consumer of their authenticity.

[Trading Standards @PowysTS]

Trading Standards are warning the public of scams related to the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
There is a potential that illicit sellers will try to take advantage of consumers.

There are reports of several 'coronavirus update' apps, which claim to provide updates on the

[Trading Standards @PowysTS]

(COVID-19)’ and ‘Virus1 Test Kit’. There is a potential that counterfeit hand sanitiser may appear on the market. The owner of Louis Vuitton has announced that their perfume production lines will start making hand sanitiser.

[Trading Standards @PowysTS]

We have had confirmation that this is believed to be an attempted fraudulent call. Please do not to give your bank details over the phone or any personal information.

[Trading Standards @PowysTS]

We have had reports of scam calls going around Powys recently. Residents receiving a call from someone claiming to be from a care line provider, during the call they were asked to provide their bank details as a balance was due and the care line box needed to be changed.

[Trading Standards @PowysTS]

Fake goods have severe safety concerns as they do not go through sufficient safety checks as legitimate products do. If you have any concern about anything you may have purchased or seen, contact Citizens Advice 03444111444.
Here's how to spot fake goods: https://t.co/OCXlrllf7k

[Trading Standards @PowysTS]

be pressured into quick decisions.

Instead, take the time to find a reputable trader, preferably local, which will give you the protection offered by consumer law, including a cooling-off period following any contract being agreed.

If in doubt, keep them out! (2/2)

[Trading Standards @PowysTS]

Be-aware of rogue traders turning up at your front door and offering work.

Trading standards are warning residents not to allow themselves to be pressured into agreeing to work on the doorstep.

If you think something sounds suspicious, listen to your gut feeling & don’t (1/2)

[Trading Standards @PowysTS]

the money. Checks with Powys Road Safety Unit reveal this is not a genuine campaign and is therefore a scam targeting businesses in Powys.

[Trading Standards @PowysTS]

Powys Trading Standards Service has received Intelligence that local businesses are being contacted by someone claiming to be from the council’s Road Safety Unit - it is claimed the business agreed to sponsor Road Safety Packs back in May 2019 , and the company is now collecting

[Trading Standards @PowysTS]

A review of pubs in England and Wales has shown that 84% of them are failing to prevent under 18-year-olds from playing Category C gaming machines, also known as fruit machines.

https://t.co/8c4iAxJWjg

[Trading Standards @PowysTS]

Be aware of Rogue Traders offering tarmacing work. We are warning farmers, rural businesses and residents not to allow themselves to be pressured into agreeing to work on the doorstep. If you think something sounds suspicious, listen to your gut feeling & don’t be pressured!