SAITG

Scottish Anti-Illicit Trade Group - Bringing the public & private sector together to protect our communities & businesses from illicit & counterfeit products

[IPO Counter-Infringement @IPOEnforcement]

The @NCA_UK have published their National Strategic Assessment 2023, sharing an overview of the threat of serious and organised crime in the UK. Read more below:

[IPO Counter-Infringement @IPOEnforcement]

Welcome to the Intellectual Property Office’s counter-infringement Twitter hub!
We will share updates from @The_IPO's partnership work and showcase educational campaigns.
Follow to learn about the fight against IP crime, for advice on spotting fake goods and why to avoid them.

[SAITG @SCOTTISHAITG]

Welcome to the Intellectual Property Office’s counter-infringement Twitter hub!
We will share updates from @The_IPO's partnership work and showcase educational campaigns.
Follow to learn about the fight against IP crime, for advice on spotting fake goods and why to avoid them.

[SAITG @SCOTTISHAITG]

Justice Secretary @AConstance23 has welcomed the publication of new guidance to stop children and vulnerable adults from being exploited by organised crime gangs.

More – https://t.co/kp5D8W3v6z

[SAITG @SCOTTISHAITG]

A great result and a warning to others.

https://t.co/UJIwxLb2eP

[SAITG @SCOTTISHAITG]

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[SAITG @SCOTTISHAITG]

https://t.co/lQNrw4rXfy

[SAITG @SCOTTISHAITG]

@HCC_TS @The_IPO The @The_IPO is clamping down on online traders selling counterfeit this Christmas.

The new #DontBlowChristmas campaign helps consumers know the risks and learn how to spot a fake
https://t.co/GbQDWP9io2…

[SAITG @SCOTTISHAITG]

Another busy day at Glasgow Airport advising the public regarding the implications of purchasing counterfeit goods. SAITG, Police Scotland, SBRC and local Trading Standards.

[Journal of Trading Standards @jts_editorial]

.@TSScot has launched a month-long campaign to raise awareness of #scams linked to the #cost-of-living crisis.
https://t.co/voxPOYHaRT

[FriendsAgainstScams @AgainstScams]

If you come across a charity that you want to donate money to:
✔️ do some research by typing in the charity website address yourself, rather than clicking on a link
✔️ look for the registered charity number on their website
#TopTipTuesday #ScamAware

[SAITG @SCOTTISHAITG]

In conjunction with our partners please check out the link to the Little Book of Big Scams. https://t.co/jv5C5BjF6Z

[SAITG @SCOTTISHAITG]

8thJune 2022 is world anti-counterfeiting day. The SAITG works in partnership with business and enforcement to help consumers combat this crime.

[Scottish Illegal Money Lending Unit @StopLoanSharks]

You're not alone if you're being pressured or harassed by a #loanshark 🦈

Through our #LoanSharkFreeXmas campaign we want to highlight the impact loan sharks have on people at Christmas time🎄

Use the hashtag to get involved!

Call 0800 074 0878 or visit https://t.co/O4j38oqQcZ

[Report Fraud @reportfrauduk]

🎄🎅 This festive season, Action Fraud is highlighting a different fraud type every other day to help you keep your money safe and out of the pockets of criminals.

Keep checking our timeline for the latest updates and enjoy a #FraudFreeXmas

#12Frauds

[SAITG @SCOTTISHAITG]

Beware of scams this Christmas. Here is a reminder folks. https://t.co/huYnkoVlR4

[Cumbernauld Police @CumbernauldPol]

EMAIL SCAM

People have been receiving emails which are VERY similar to emails in their contact list

These emails are asking for @AmazonUK vouchers to be sent to a family member due to issues with their account/money

Be cautious of ANYONE asking for Amazon vouchers👀

@TSScot

[TradingStandardsScot @TSScot]

The CyberScotland Partnership have released a new Cyber Incident Response Pack that contains documents to help support businesses plan their response to a cyber incident.

Find out more and download the pack 👇 @CyberResScot

https://t.co/XIcSm2XspH

[SAITG @SCOTTISHAITG]

https://t.co/0JBxnC4ctr

[TradingStandardsScot @TSScot]

Counterfeit goods worth over £3 million have been seized from a storage yard in Glasgow by TSS, Police Scotland, the ACG and brand representatives

The goods included clothing, perfume, watches and footwear

Read more 👇
https://t.co/cBh7pyVPSQ