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Trading Standards Scotland lists common scams for consumers

Published on: 07 December 2022

Published by LNB News

LNB News 07/12/2022

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Issue Date: 07 December 2022

Published Date: 07 December 2022

Jurisdiction(s): Scotland and Scotland

Article summary

Trading Standards Scotland has published an ‘A-Z’ list of common scams that consumers should be aware of this winter. The list details a variety of scams that criminals could attempt, which focus around exploiting people’s anxieties around the cost of living. Examples include guidance on Amazon scams, cold callers and fake reviews.

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