Westmorland and Furness Trading Standards

[Westmorland and Furness Trading Standards @WandFTS]

Welcome to the brand new Westmorland & Furness Trading Standards Service Twitter page. Please follow our page to help us spread the word about scams, rogue traders, doorstep crime, business advice, consumer advice and regulation updates and much more!

[Westmorland and Furness Trading Standards @WandFTS]

6 places you should never store your passwords – unless you want to get hacked https://t.co/EjAkC3JfqR

[Westmorland and Furness Trading Standards @WandFTS]

⚠️ The UK Government has issued a Severe Alert warning of the very high risk of wildfires across the UK.
Residents, landowners and visitors should not undertake any activity that could start a fire, including disposable barbecues, fire pits, garden incinerators or fireworks.

[Report Fraud @reportfrauduk]

🚨 Holiday fraud often involves fraudsters advertising fake holidays on social media. If you see a tempting offer, don’t be rushed into a quick decision.

✅ Check reviews on trusted websites before booking.

✅ Never pay by direct bank transfer. Use a credit card for payments (if you have one). Many of these protect online purchases as part of the Consumer Credit Act.

#HolidayFraud

[Office for Product Safety and Standards @OfficeforSandS]

⚠ Product recall for ORBEA Optima MY 2019 and 2020 E-Bike

The product poses a risk of injuries ⚠️

Consumers should stop riding the bike immediately and take it to their nearest Orbea dealer for a replacement frame.

https://t.co/7xKTyGAw57

#UkRecallsAndAlerts #ProductRecall

[Office for Product Safety and Standards @OfficeforSandS]

☀️ Using a rechargeable handheld fan to cool down this summer?

To stay cool and stay safe:
✅ Buy from reputable sellers
✅ Follow manufacturer's instructions
✅ Use the correct charger
✅ Watch for signs of overheating or battery damage
✅ Avoid prolonged exposure to high temperatures and direct sunlight

Find more advice: https://t.co/TCnxnBBMuK

#StaySafeThisSummer #BuySafe

[Report Fraud @reportfrauduk]

🚨 Looking for tickets to this summer's hottest events?

⚠️ Watch out for ticket fraud!

ℹ️ Only buy tickets from the venue’s box office or an official ticketing website. Use the website’s recommended payment methods to stay protected.

Find out more about ticket fraud: https://t.co/pXXguWUjd8

#ReportFraud

[Westmorland and Furness Trading Standards @WandFTS]

Watch out for the 'hybrid' payment scam that banks refuse to refund https://t.co/OpN5kQUziP

[Gloucestershire Trading Standards @GlosTSS]

⚠️ ALERT #WinterFuelPayment scams. Most Winter Fuel Payments are made automatically. You should not need to apply, and you will never be asked to provide personal/banking details by text message/email. Check a message using https://t.co/yElGujmHVJ #friendsagainstscams #scamaware

[FriendsAgainstScams @AgainstScams]

Suspiciously low prices can be a sign of a scam.
Always check sellers reviews on trusted websites before
buying. Find out how to stay ahead of scams https://t.co/xEmZXylsyS #ScamAware

[Westmorland and Furness Trading Standards @WandFTS]

Which? warns of sneaky adverts leading to 'scamscriptions' https://t.co/5uFfYZ8s1j

[Westmorland and Furness Trading Standards @WandFTS]

This setting on your Windows computer can protect you from hackers https://t.co/GMkbmtQMvL

[Food Standards Agency @foodgov]

Friday 17 July - PepsiCo recalls Doritos Chilli Heatwave because of undeclared milk #FoodAllergy https://t.co/zDV3ZYBhxX

[Food Standards Agency @foodgov]

Tuesday 21st July - Waitrose & Partners recall Waitrose & Partners 8 Chocolate Chip Brioche Rolls. It may contain pieces of hard plastic and metal #FoodAlert https://t.co/7MH0vuY3KN

[Report Fraud @reportfrauduk]

🚨Fraudsters aren’t fussy. They’ll pick on anyone.

✅Get the latest fraud alerts from the police. Sign up for free here: https://t.co/AEiDcxduIo

#StopThinkFraud

[APHA @APHAgovuk]

🐶 Travelling with animals this summer? Here's what you need to know.
Never leave your pet alone in a vehicle, even for a few minutes. Plan journeys for cooler parts of the day, bring water, and know the signs of heat stress.
Full guidance: https://t.co/w5Lp3dbeK8

[Report Fraud @reportfrauduk]

⚠Stay alert to fraudsters advertising pets online that may not be real. Protect yourself and buy safely online:

ℹ Social media posts are a common way for fraudsters to advertise fake pets for sale.

✅Always arrange to see the pet in-person before sending money.

#ReportFraud

[IPO Counter-Infringement @IPOEnforcement]

We're supporting @WIPO in helping protect businesses.

Scammers are targeting IP owners with fraudulent calls, emails and fake payment requests.

Before you pay or respond:
✅ Verify the sender
✅ Check links
✅ Contact WIPO if in doubt

Learn more: https://t.co/j0Hl8APJYJ

[Report Fraud @reportfrauduk]

🤔 Ever received a text message that didn’t look quite right? Maybe it asked you to "verify" your personal or financial details?

📲You can report suspicious text messages by forwarding them to 7726.

#ReportFraud

[Westmorland and Furness Trading Standards @WandFTS]

'How I lost £18,000 to digital wallet scammers' https://t.co/qFLtnfvhlo

[Take Five @TakeFive]

Sometimes FOMO takes over. 🎫

Stay safe from ticket scams – always use official ticket sites or official resellers. Always stop and think before you buy. If it seems ‘too good to be true’ it probably is.

Share this with a friend to keep them safe from ticket scams this summer. 🔒