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Working to achieve a fair trading environment and informed, confident consumers. We tweet news, alerts and info. For complaints/enquiries call 0300 123 62 62.

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linkhttp://www.nidirect.gov.uk/consumerline calendar_today18-08-2011 14:50:09

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Scams can have a devastating impact on your life. Don't suffer in silence! Contact our Consumerline Team on 0300 123 6262 to find out if there is anything we can help with. #ScamAware

Scams can have a devastating impact on your life. Don't suffer in silence!
Contact our Consumerline Team on 0300 123 6262 to find out if there is anything we can help with. #ScamAware
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Scammers use online dating apps to manipulate people, shower you with affection & put pressure to move the conversation off the app. They work hard to gain your trust often resulting in your bank balance being drained. Check out GetSafeOnline.org tips getsafeonline.org/keepdatingsafe/

Scammers use online dating apps to manipulate people, shower you with affection &amp; put pressure to move the conversation off the app. They work hard to gain your trust often resulting in your bank balance being drained. Check out <a href="/GetSafeOnline/">GetSafeOnline.org</a> tips getsafeonline.org/keepdatingsafe/
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Online dating? Check out the person, not the profile. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Genuine matches will understand you are being cautious and keeping yourself safe. Check out GetSafeOnline.org getsafeonline.org/keepdatingsafe/ for more tips on how to keep yourself safe. #ScamAware

Online dating? Check out the person, not the profile. Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
Genuine matches will understand you are being cautious and keeping yourself safe.

Check out <a href="/GetSafeOnline/">GetSafeOnline.org</a>  getsafeonline.org/keepdatingsafe/
for more tips on how to keep yourself safe. #ScamAware
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If an online date asks for money, passwords or bank details, it could be a sign of fraud, however convincing they seem. However savvy you think you are, you can still become a victim. Check out GetSafeOnline.org getsafeonline.org/keepdatingsafe/ for tips on keeping yourself safe. #ScamAware

If an online date asks for money, passwords or bank details, it could be a sign of fraud, however convincing they seem. However savvy you think you are, you can still become a victim.
Check out <a href="/GetSafeOnline/">GetSafeOnline.org</a>  getsafeonline.org/keepdatingsafe/
for tips on keeping yourself safe. #ScamAware
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In 2024, more than ÂŁ1 million was reported to us as being lost to romance fraud in NI. To highlight this type of fraud and raise awareness, we share the ordeal of a man who was deceived, losing more than ÂŁ200,000 in a romance fraud. More via orlo.uk/kMeKV #ScamwiseNI

In 2024, more than ÂŁ1 million was reported to us as being lost to romance fraud in NI. To highlight this type of fraud and raise awareness, we share the ordeal of a man who was deceived, losing more than ÂŁ200,000 in a romance fraud. More via orlo.uk/kMeKV #ScamwiseNI
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Thank You to Ulster University Campuses in Belfast, Coleraine & Derry/L'derry for hosting National Student Money Week and giving us the opportunity to discuss scams with their students. Very worthwhile events and great days had by staff who attended #ScamAware #NationalStudentMoneyWeek

Thank You to <a href="/UlsterUni/">Ulster University</a> Campuses in Belfast, Coleraine &amp; Derry/L'derry for hosting National Student Money Week and giving us the opportunity to discuss scams with their students. Very worthwhile events and great days had by staff who attended #ScamAware #NationalStudentMoneyWeek
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Be on your guard to scam e-mails impersonating Apple asking you to verify your Apple ID info. The e-mails include a link which leads to a phishing website designed to steal your personal and financial information. Scam emails can be reported to [email protected]. #ScamAware

Be on your guard to scam e-mails impersonating Apple asking you to verify your Apple ID info.
The e-mails include a link which leads to a phishing website designed to steal your personal and financial information.
Scam emails can be reported to report@phishing.gov.uk.
#ScamAware
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⚽️Trying to get tickets for the latest sporting events? Last year, over £1.6 million was lost to sports ticket fraud. ✅ Stay safe, only buy tickets from the venue’s box office, official promoter or agent, or a trusted ticket site. Learn more: actionfraud.police.uk/ticketfraud #TicketFraud

⚽️Trying to get tickets for the latest sporting events? Last year, over £1.6 million was lost to sports ticket fraud.
✅ Stay safe, only buy tickets from the venue’s box office, official promoter or agent, or a trusted ticket site.
Learn more: actionfraud.police.uk/ticketfraud
#TicketFraud
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Sending money abroad? Always use a reputable remittance provider which is either authorised or registered by Financial Conduct Authority Read more from our friends at GetSafeOnline.org #SendingMoneyAbroad getsafeonline.org/sendingmoneyab…

Sending money abroad? Always use a reputable remittance provider which is either authorised or registered by <a href="/TheFCA/">Financial Conduct Authority</a>  Read more from our friends at <a href="/GetSafeOnline/">GetSafeOnline.org</a> 
#SendingMoneyAbroad getsafeonline.org/sendingmoneyab…
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Not sure if that email, web page or text is a scam? Remove the guess work by using the quick and easy #AskSilver tool. To find out more visit ask-silver.com

Not sure if that email, web page or text is a scam? Remove the guess work by using the quick and easy #AskSilver tool. To find out more visit ask-silver.com
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TSS is warning NI businesses/residents of social media posts advertising stalls at non-existent craft fairs. Posts have very similar messaging except a change in date/location. Contact the venue directly to make sure the event is genuine before parting with any fees. #ScamAware

TSS is warning NI businesses/residents of social media posts advertising stalls at non-existent craft fairs. Posts  have very similar messaging except a change in date/location.
Contact the venue directly to make sure the event is genuine before parting with any fees. #ScamAware
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#WorldMetrologyDay 2025 focuses on the power of measurement to drive global progress and celebrates 150 years of the Metre Convention with a landmark event at UNESCO Headquarters to honor this longstanding international collaboration. Visit ➡️tradingstandards.uk/about-us/our-c…

#WorldMetrologyDay 2025 focuses on the power of measurement to drive global progress and celebrates 150 years of the Metre Convention with a landmark event at UNESCO Headquarters to honor this longstanding international collaboration.

Visit ➡️tradingstandards.uk/about-us/our-c…
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The DMCC Act includes a number of new provisions that may impact your business. FREE training sessions continue to be held by Chartered Trading Standards Institute on 6th & 12th of June. Book you place using the link below 📷 tradingstandards.uk/.../introducti…...

The DMCC Act includes a number of new provisions that may impact your business.
FREE training sessions continue to be held by Chartered Trading Standards Institute on 6th &amp; 12th of June.  Book you place using the link below đź“·
tradingstandards.uk/.../introducti…...
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Warning to NI businesses after further scam posts have been reported to us. Scammers are posing of organisers of non-existent wedding fairs and looking for businesses to purchase a pitch. The genuine business which operates from the address has already confirmed this is a scam.

Warning to NI businesses after further scam posts have been reported to us. Scammers are posing of organisers of non-existent wedding fairs and looking for businesses to purchase a pitch. The genuine business which operates from the address has already confirmed this is a scam.
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Ever received a suspicious email? 🚨 As of April 2025, over 41 million suspicious emails have been reported to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service, resulting in the removal of 393,395 scam websites.   Find out more: actionfraud.police.uk/reportthephish #ReportThePhish

Ever received a suspicious email? 🚨 
As of April 2025, over 41 million suspicious emails have been reported to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service, resulting in the removal of 393,395 scam websites.   Find out more: actionfraud.police.uk/reportthephish  #ReportThePhish
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⚠️ Report suspicious text messages by forwarding them to 7726 (it's free of charge)   27,000 scams have been removed as a result of suspicious text messages reported by the public.   #ReportThePhish

⚠️ Report suspicious text messages by forwarding them to 7726 (it's free of charge)   
27,000 scams have been removed as a result of suspicious text messages reported by the public.   #ReportThePhish
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Report suspicious emails by forwarding them to [email protected] Your reports help to protect the public against fraud and cyber crime. As of April 2025, 393,395 scam websites have been removed by National Cyber Security Centre as a result of your reports. #ReportThePhish

Report suspicious emails by forwarding them to report@phishing.gov.uk
Your reports help to protect the public against fraud and cyber crime. As of April 2025, 393,395 scam websites have been removed by National Cyber Security Centre as a result of your reports.
#ReportThePhish
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🦽 It’s Consumer Awareness week and we're helping you #ShopAware for disability aids. Whether for yourself or a loved one, we have advice on finding trustworthy sellers and your rights if you run into issues. Read more in the link below ⤵️ #ScamAware bit.ly/3RP5H4j

🦽 It’s Consumer Awareness week and we're helping you #ShopAware for disability aids.

Whether for yourself or a loved one, we have advice on finding trustworthy sellers and your rights if you run into issues.

Read more in the link below ⤵️ #ScamAware 
bit.ly/3RP5H4j
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🔎 If you’re looking to buy a disability aid for you or a loved one you should: ➡️ Get more than one quote ➡️ Keep copies of the quotes you get ➡️ Compare feedback across different platforms #ShopAware and find a trustworthy seller ⤵️ bit.ly/3RP5H4j

🔎 If you’re looking to buy a disability aid for you or a loved one you should:

➡️ Get more than one quote
➡️ Keep copies of the quotes you get
➡️ Compare feedback across different platforms

#ShopAware and find a trustworthy seller ⤵️
bit.ly/3RP5H4j