intelligence led operation in Southall this week, huge amounts of unsafe/counterfeit products and illegal vapes seized and some major disruption work to the illicit supply chain. Thanks to all our partner agencies for your assistance. Investigations are ongoing.
We're delighted to announce that our long standing member @wrigroup are co-sponsor of our forthcoming ACG IP Expo in Newcastle on 1st May.
We're grateful to WRi Group for helping us to continue the fight against counterfeiters! https://t.co/M8MgliFCFg #ACGIPExpo#WRiGroup
@SwanseaTS@LH_Security_Ltd@metpoliceuk Great to be working with the team from Swansea Trading Standards again. They encourage partnership working and are never afraid to follow the intelligence, wherever it leads, to protect consumers and tackle serious and organised crime. A tremendous effort by all involved 👍
Swansea TS in partnership with @LH_Security_Ltd@wrigroup@metpoliceuk conducted an intelligence led operation in Southall targeting the source of illegal vapes being supplied into Swansea resulting in a seizure of illegal vapes with an estimated retail value of £1.5 million
@The_ACG @snapdragon_ip Many thanks @The_ACG. We were delighted to be mentioned in the blog as being a specialist company at the forefront of brand protection and investigation in the UK. Very grateful to @The_IPO for including us in this piece #buyreal#counterfeit#collaboration
Looking forward to an awesome evening @CaerphillyBC awards. Delighted to be finalists in the Small Business of the Year Award category. Good luck everyone #awards#Collaboration
Don’t let traders exploit you on #BlackFriday
An @_NMGroup operation, #MONTY is tackling the issue by taking down profiles selling counterfeit items on social media
Keep safe from rogue sellers and buy from reputable places you trust.
#buyreal
One Week to #BlackFriday & #CyberMonday
Black Friday Sales make it harder to spot fakes by price.
There are other ways to spot a fake, especially online.
Use the @The_ACG consumer advice to help https://t.co/lAwtq55b8h
#staysafeonline#buyreal
Big thanks to all the nominations, we are pleased to disclose the shortlist for the Small business award. good luck everyone #CBCawards @lenstecoptical
Congratulations to a long-time friend Graham Mogg who is the @wrigroup intelligence coordinator for the ACG.
Graham received an award at the @CTSI_UK Hero Awards 2021.
It recognises his commitment to consumer & business protection across the IP industry
#Heroawards#CTSI
Many thanks @WayneDavid_MP for taking the time to attend and present my award last night. It meant a great deal to myself and the team @wrigroup - congratulations to Dilys @CaerphillyCBC on her award which epitomises the great work of Trading Standards #awards@CTSI_UK
Wonderful evening tonight at the @CTSI_UK 2021 Hero Awards. Caerphilly did well with Dilys Harris of @CaerphillyCBC receiving the Trading Standards Hero Award, and Graham Mogg of @wrigroup being given the Business Award. Very proud!
Great first training session with Northern Ireland Trading Standards today covering aspects of our Professional Practice module. We look forward to further sessions next week!
OP CAROL: @The_ACG takes down thousands of infringing listings off Facebook and Instagram to protect consumers and legitimate business. #collaboration with @The_IPO & @Facebook https://t.co/zQTDPhNwCD #BuyReal
@The_ACG@The_IPO@Facebook Congratulations to @The_ACG for running Op Carol over the last two days. We were delighted to have played our part on behalf of our clients. Great initiative at a time when legitimate business and consumers need protecting from counterfeiters @The_IPO@Facebook#buyreal
Counterfeit electricals are dangerous and don't conform to Safety Standards. Keep your loved ones safe and don't buy fake @The_ACG Read our advice on online shopping https://t.co/r8zorIGIE2 @TSScot@ElecSafetyFirst
We see huge value in sponsoring the Real Deal Charter. A vital initiative of @_NMGroup supporting Trading Standards and market operators / on-line admins to create fake-free marketplaces to protect consumers and legitimate businesses. Long may it continue @RealDeal_Market#fake
Huge thanks to two more of our valued, longstanding sponsors @wrigroup and @Superdry for confirming your continued support of the Real Deal campaign - helping to protect shoppers & legitimate businesses by keeping markets fake-free 👏👏
@_NMGroup#BuyReal