Trading Standards Scotland Bulletin

6 February 2025

This is a link to the 20 February update. Follow the link for more information, including:

Recently Reported Scams

Ongoing Scams / Campaigns

Links to Further Information / Resources
Glossary

Where to Report Scams
Scams
In Scotland, report all scams to Advice Direct Scotland by calling 0808 164 6000 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) or online at www.consumeradvice.scot

Fraud
If you have been the victim of fraud, report it to Police Scotland on 101 or 999 in an emergency. 

Suspicious Emails
You can forward suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk and send links from websites which you think are trying to scam the public to the National Cyber Security Centre’s scam website reporting service at www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/about-this-website/report-scam-website

Suspicious Text Messages
If you receive a suspicious text message you can forward it to 7726. The free-of-charge ‘7726’ service enables your provider to investigate and take action if malicious content is found.

Published by Colinsburgh & Kilconquhar Community Council

We advance the interests and communicate the views of our communities in Colinsburgh and Kilconquhar, Fife, Scotland.

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