#Roguetraderalert #Swindon #Ferndale Yesterday 16/10/2018 between 1500-1600hrs, report of 3 males cold calling making false claims of problems with roofs and chimneys in the Ferndale area. Please report all suspicious activities to 101 or 03454040506.

So we're officially a Friend FriendsAgainstScams (See what we did there!?) We're actively encouraging more people sign up that we work with in the South West and look forward to seeing more pictures like this!

RT Which?: Sextortion scam alert. Scary new scam, hackers claim to have taken control of your computer and captured footage of you watching adult content — and demand money not share it. Don't panic, never pay and report to Report Fraud

Lidl recalls Kania Sea Salt Mills and Black Pepper Corn Mills as they may contain small pieces of glass #FoodAlert bit.ly/2U2F1NZ

Our #fridayfeeling is one of joy as about £20k of suspected illegal tobacco has been removed from supply in the South West thanks to intelligence submitted to us through social media! To read more about the action taken, click the following link! tssw.org.uk/community-than…

Loan sharks may start out friendly, but if you fall behind with repayments they'll often resort to intimidation, threats or even violence to pressure you into repaying the debt. Get help here: bit.ly/2vILuSg #stoploansharks

To reduce the risk of injury when handling cattle, you should have proper handling facilities, which you keep in good working order. Our useful advice tells you what you need to know to #WorkRight and manage the risks well on a farm. goo.gl/UwiFuq

⚠️ Parents make sure you don't leave children alone with batteries - especially button batteries which can be easily mistaken for sweets. This is the damage they can do to your insides if swallowed → whi.ch/buttonbatteries

WARNING: Yesterday we attended properties in Plympton following calls from residents who were being targeted by cold-calling rogue traders charging large sums of money to jet-wash roofs. Never use a cold-caller! Buy With Confidence Plymouth #TakeFive #ScamAware #BuyWithConfidence

We've been made aware of a scam in Wales & England where a person is demanding payment for a food hygiene re-rating. Please DO NOT provide any details or make any payments. Find out how to report it here: ow.ly/MomO50qrDPe

Scammers are very clever at duping people into believing their scams are genuine. Check out our advice on how you can help yourself from falling victim to them: tssw.org.uk/consumers/prot… #ScamWise #ScamAwarenessWeek

Bank transfer #scam victims will now be reimbursed under a new voluntary code. Has your bank signed up to protect you? Find out here: which.co.uk/news/2019/05/s… #ScamWise #ScamAwarenessWeek

If you receive an offer that sounds too good to be true, it probably is! Find out the common scam warning signs and protect yourself from #scams: tssw.org.uk/consumers/how-… #ScamWise #TSSWWeek2019

Over the past year, operations by Trading Standards and HMRC’s Tobacco Taskforce have taken over £1 million illegal cigarettes and over 11,000 illegal hand-rolling tobacco pouches off the streets in the South West. tssw.org.uk/stamping-out-i… #TSSWWeek2019 #illegaltobacco

To deter rogue traders, display a “No Cold Callers” sticker on your front door. Available from your local Trading Standards by calling CitizensAdvice Consumer Service on 03454 04 05 06. #DoorstepCrime #KeepThemOut #TSSWWeek2019

Offered cheap tobacco or cigarettes? It’s probably illegal and funding serious organised crime groups! Report to #TradingStandards and help keep illegal tobacco off our streets. Report it, don't buy it: swillegaltobacco.info/report-it #Illegaltobacco #noifsnobutts #TSSWWeek2019

Cheap illegal tobacco undermines efforts to support smokers to quit and makes tobacco more accessible to young people. Look out for illegal tobacco products and report the premises and individuals selling them: swillegaltobacco.info/report-it #Illegaltobacco #noifsnobutts #TSSWWeek2019

"Help protect your friends and family from scammers. Download our leaflet to recoginse when someone is being scammed and know what to do to help them: tssw.org.uk/wp-content/upl… #ScamWise #CommunityScamWise #TSSWWeek2019"

“We’re very happy with the call blocker & have received no unwanted calls since it has been installed. We are now able to enjoy our tea in peace.” – A consumer with a call blocker installed in their home. Save the date to apply: 9am on 15th October! #ScamAware #CallBlocker

Amazon Prime scam asks you to press option 1, but puts you through to a person who asks for your personal details. It's a scam. Amazon would never contact you this way. #Tell 2 chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-eas…