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The Big Scottish Scam Survey 2025 is running throughout July! According to last year's survey these were the most common scams ⬇️ has anything changed? Take the survey➡️forms.office.com/e/dXX1Riz06Z

The Big Scottish Scam Survey 2025 is running throughout July! According to last year's survey these were the most common scams ⬇️ has anything changed? Take the survey➡️forms.office.com/e/dXX1Riz06Z

Scammers are trying to take advantage of people who are worrying about the cost of living If you’re concerned that a neighbour/relative may answer the door to a rogue trader, you can request a free No Cold Calling sticker from their local council #ShutOutScammers

Have you experienced a scam? If you're in Scotland, report it to Advice Direct Scotland on 0808 164 6000 or via scamwatch.consumeradvice.scot Stay #ScamAware

There's been a huge increase in roofing scams across Scotland, where traders are contracted to carry out a small repair job to a roof, and then tell the homeowner that they have found further work that needs to be done urgently Read recent case studies ➡️ mailchi.mp/66f69a00eb1b/t…

Be #ScamAware of messages asking you to apply for the winter fuel allowance If you're eligible to receive any payments, you don't need to apply for them. You'll be paid automatically in the same way you usually get your benefit or tax credits ➡️ mailchi.mp/66f69a00eb1b/t…

This week's #ScamShare bulletin has info about your rights if you have issues with holidays this summer, including: ✈️Flight/holiday cancellations 🏨Accommodation not as described/unsuitable 💰Extra/hidden charges ✈️Flight times/routes being changed ➡️mailchi.mp/66f69a00eb1b/t…

If you or a family member has experienced a scam in the past year we'd love to hear about it - it will help us make sure our #ScamShare content is up to date and relevant Fill out the Big Scottish Scam Survey 2025 here➡️ forms.office.com/e/dXX1Riz06Z

There's been a recent increase in reports of cold callers who say they work for the NHS and try to pressure people into spending large amounts of money on mobility aids such as mattresses, which are often substandard or unsuitable Read more➡️mailchi.mp/66f69a00eb1b/t…

Thinking of booking a last-minute summer getaway? Be wary of holiday scams such as: 🏘️fake accommodation listings on social media 📞cold calls & unsolicited emails offering holiday deals 💻scam websites ✅fake reviews on popular travel sites Read more➡️tsscot.co.uk/holiday-scams

In this week's #ScamShare bulletin: 🗨️NHS Impersonation Scams 🗨️Winter Fuel Allowance Scams 🗨️Loft Survey Scams 🗨️Roofing Scams: 'Extra Work' 🗨️Holiday Booking Scams 🗨️Travel Cancellation Issues Please read & share ➡️ mailchi.mp/66f69a00eb1b/t…

We've added a new accessibility tool to our website - it includes: ✔️Text to Speech software ✔️Font and colour customisation ✔️Reading accessibility tools ✔️Translation into over 130 languages Just click the circular ReciteMe icon to get started! ➡️tsscot.co.uk

If you purchase a product from a cold caller/trader, it should be of satisfactory quality, with no faults or damages, and fit for the purpose described If not, you may have the right to a full refund, replacement or repair Read more: consumeradvice.scot/knowledge-cent… #ConfidentConsumer

Our cold caller checklist may be useful for those who are worried about rogue traders or who don’t feel confident dealing with cold callers View it online or download & print: tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/upl… #ConfidentConsumer

Worried that you’ve agreed to purchase a product or service from a rogue trader? Not sure about your consumer rights? Call 0808 164 6000 or visit consumeradvice.scot/knowledge-cent… to find out what to do if anything goes wrong with a trader/company #ShutOutScammers #ConfidentConsumer

Holidaymakers have been left in tears after paying hundreds of pounds for accommodation that didn’t exist If possible, book directly with the holiday provider or through a reputable agent. Be suspicious if asked to pay by bank transfer/cash ➡️mailchi.mp/bf9edfa0a72f/t…

Be #ScamAware of emails impersonating streaming services that say that a recent payment has failed and ask you to click to restart your membership, or that your subscription has been automatically renewed Don't click links in unexpected messages More➡️mailchi.mp/f29d736314b7/t…

Be suspicious of holidays advertised on social media or in unsolicited emails at a reduced price Scammers will be aware of destinations which are in high demand this summer and may create fake deals Avoid a #Scamcation ➡️ tsscot.co.uk/holiday-scams

The Big Scottish Scam Survey 2025 is running throughout July! According to last year's survey these were the most common scams ⬇️ has anything changed? Take the survey➡️forms.office.com/e/dXX1Riz06Z

Scammers may create copycat websites advertising holiday accommodation which doesn't exist or has already been booked. Do plenty of research before booking a holiday - find out more at tsscot.co.uk/holiday-scams/ Avoid a #Scamcation

Where possible, pay for holidays via credit card rather than bank transfer – this offers more protection if you're a victim of fraud or if something goes wrong Be suspicious if a provider only accepts payment by cash/bank transfer - avoid a #Scamcation ➡️tsscot.co.uk/holiday-scams/