The Scam Van is coming to Stirling and Clackmannanshire next week.
You can meet members of Stirling and Clackmannanshire Trading Standards & Police Scotland and get information and advice on avoiding scams. You can pick up a no cold calling sticker and some leaflets.
#ShutOutScammers #ScamAwareVan
Minimise your risk, use a Trusted Trader 👷♂️
Vetted by Trading Standards and supported by Police Scotland, visit www.trustedtrader.scot #TrustedTrader #ShutOutScammers
As more people struggle with rising bills, we want to help you avoid common energy scams:
🏠“You need new insulation”
💰“You qualify for a grant for double glazing”
Don’t believe cold callers or online adverts– get trusted advice at www.homeenergyscotland.org #ShutOutScammers
Have you been told by a cold caller that you’re eligible for a grant for insulation or other energy saving measures?
Don’t take their word for it #ShutOutScammers
Contact Home Energy Scotland for free, impartial advice about grants and funding ➡️ www.homeenergyscotland.org
Searching for traders online? Avoid fake reviews:
✔️Check timing & spacing of reviews
✔️Check the reviewer’s activity history
✔️Be suspicious of reviews with vague, generic language
✔️Use browser plug-ins to detect fake reviews
Read more➡️ mailchi.mp/22306b4f80bf... #ShutOutScammers
There’s been a huge increase in roofing scams across Scotland.
We asked a roofer who is part of Scotland’s Approved Trader Directory to answer some FAQs about roofing to help consumers make informed decisions and avoid scams
➡️ www.tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/u... #ShutOutScammers
This week we’re launching the annual #ShutOutScammers campaign and we've compiled the most common doorstep scams in Scotland:
🔌Electrical safety checks
🏚️Roof repairs
💷Roof coatings
🌲Gardening/landscaping work
🏘️'Free' roof/insulation surveys
🛣️Driveway repairs
➡️ www.tsscot.co.uk/priority-are...
⚠️ Anyone can be a victim of doorstep crime ⚠️
Minimise your risk, use a Trading Standards Trusted Trader
www.trustedtrader.scot #TrustedTrader #ShutOutScammers
Beware of Doorstep Traders
Protect yourself from doorstep crime, use a Trusted Trader 👇
Vetted by Trading Standards and supported by Police Scotland, visit www.trustedtrader.scot #TrustedTrader #ShutOutScammers
After the recent stormy weather and with a lot of key trades in demand, be on your guard from doorstep and rogue traders ⚠️
www.trustedtrader.scot #TrustedTrader #ShutOutScammers
⚠️ Anyone can be a victim of doorstep crime ⚠️
Minimise your risk, use a Trading Standards Trusted Trader
www.trustedtrader.scot #TrustedTrader #ShutOutScammers
