We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Cold Calling Alert – Telephone cold calls offering ‘home alarm systems approved by the Police’
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep Cold Caller offering ‘roofing work’
• Cold Calling Alert – Doorstep Cold Callers offering ‘driveway work’
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep Cold Caller offering ‘Tree Cutting Services’
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming to be from Citizens Advice
• Safety Alert: Koo-di are recalling their ‘Pack-It Seat Me Safe Travel Seat’ as the drawstring could pose a strangulation hazard
• Food Alert – Happy Hounds is recalling certain types of their frozen raw dog food because salmonella has been found

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Phishing emails claiming to be from ‘Yahoo’ stating your ‘Yahoo Mail Box has exceeded the storage limit’ 

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Scam Alert – Text messages appearing to be from PayPal stating ‘Your account access has been limited’
• Cold Calling Alert – Doorstep Cold Callers enquiring about ‘insulation’
• Cold Calling Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming to be doing a ‘survey about double glazing’
• Safety Alert: Matalan recalls their ‘Alphabet’, ‘Mermaid’, ‘Unicorn’ & ‘Shark’ Hot Water Bottles as they ‘do not meet their high standards for quality and safety’
• Food Alert – Sainsbury’s have issued an Allergen Alert for all date codes of various ‘by Sainsbury’s’ Pesto as they may contain traces of Peanut. Sainsbury’s is asking any customers who have an allergy or intolerance to Peanuts to return the item to store

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Phishing emails claiming to be from ‘Email Account Protection’ claiming there has been ‘Unusual Sign-In Activity’

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Information Alert – Citizens Advice Consumer Service Christmas and New Year Opening Hours & Consumer Alert Emails
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep Cold Caller offering ‘home improvements’
• Cold Calling Alert – Telephone cold calls enquiring about ‘your loft insulation’
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming to be from ‘Ofcom’
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming to have ‘a cheque for your overpaid bank charges’
• Safety Alert: Whirlpool are ‘proactively’ recalling a number of models of washing machines manufactured under the Hotpoint and Indesit brands between 2014 and 2018 as a flaw with the door-locking system could lead to it overheating and potentially catching fire
• Food Alert – Heinz and Tesco are recalling 7+ months ‘Heinz By Nature’ baby food jars because a product purchased from Tesco has been tampered with. Only jars in the 7+month range and purchased from Tesco are affected

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Phishing emails claiming to be from ‘Apple’ titled ‘Your recent download with your Apple ID’

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls about ‘your recent car accident’
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming ‘your telephone will be disconnected within the next 24 hours’
• Scam Alert – Telephone Cold Calls offering to stop telephone cold calls
• Rogue Trader Alert: Door to door fish sellers
• Food Alert – Asda is recalling their ‘Meatball Marinara meal 160g’ with the date code 08 December as a packing error means it may contain milk protein which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk to anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Phishing emails claiming to be from ‘Apple’ stating that ‘your Apple ID was locked due to security reasons’

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep Cold Callers selling ‘their’ artwork
• Information Alert – Buying Online? Check out our top tips
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep cold caller offering gravel
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming to be from ‘Visa’ or ‘Mastercard’
• Food Alert – Aldi is recalling their ‘Ashfield Farm British Chicken Steaks’ with the Use By Date of 29 November as they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk to anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents
• Food Alert – Sainsbury’s is recalling one batch of their ‘by Sainsbury’s Tomato & Basil Soup’ as it may contain wheat not declared on the pack making the product a possible health risk to anyone with an allergy or intolerance to Wheat

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Phishing emails claiming to be from ‘Microsoft Office 365’ stating that your email ‘needs to be updated to our newly released 365-Secure Internet Security 2020 version’

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Cold Calling Alert – Doorstep Cold Callers enquiring about your energy supplier
• Scam Alert – Text messages claiming ‘you have a pending Tax Refund from your council’
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming to be from HMRC
• Scam Alert – Emails claiming to be from ‘TV Licensing’
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep Cold Callers offering ‘roof cleaning’
• Safety Alert – Argos has issued a safety notice for a range of their Cuggl Safety Gates with the advice that owners STOP USING THEM IMMEDIATELY

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Phishing emails claiming to be from ‘Microsoft E-Mail Service’ stating that your email provider has ‘prevented delivery of messages to your inbox’

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep cold caller offering Garden Furniture
• Scam Alert – Social Media posts stating you can claim ‘free coupons or vouchers’
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep Cold Callers offering ‘home improvement work’
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming to be from Citizens Advice
• Food Alert – Mondelez UK recalls Cadbury Dairy Milk Little Robins because of undeclared almonds

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Fake emails claiming to the from ‘Action Fraud’

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Information Alert – Home Repairs or Improvements? Make sure you #CHECK
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls regarding ‘loft insulation’
• Scam Alert – ‘International Postcode Online Lottery’ Letters
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming to be from ‘Amazon’
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep Cold Callers offering to ‘gravel driveways’
• Updated Food Alert – Zorba Delicacies is recalling various brands of Houmous because the product may contain salmonella. Affected items have been sold by Aldi, ASDA, Booker, Iceland, John Lewis & Partners, LIDL, Morrisons, Nando’s, Ocado, SPAR, Safeway, Sainsburys, The Real Deli & Zorba

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Phishing email claiming to the from ‘AOL’ stating you need to accept ‘new Terms of Service’ or you will not be able to ‘access your account’
• Phishing emails claiming a contact has shared a ‘Secured OneDrive file’ with you

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Cold Calling Alert – Doorstep Cold Callers enquiring about ‘insulation’
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls offering to stop telephone cold calls
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep cold caller claiming to have seen ‘issues with your roof’
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep Cold Caller offering ‘Tree pruning’
• News Alert – Friends Against Scams 3rd Anniversary
• Food Alert – Zorba Delicacies is recalling various brands of Houmous because the product may contain salmonella. Affected items have been sold by Aldi, ASDA, Morrisons, SPAR, Sainsburys & Ocado
• Food Alert – Costa Coffee recalls their ‘Millionaire Mallow Bites’ because of undeclared allergens

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Phishing email claiming to the from the ‘Amazon Assistance Center’ stating your account is missing some information
• Survey scam WhatsApp message containing a link to ‘activate a free internet bundle of 1000gb’ of data

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Scam Alert – Text messages claiming ‘you have won a £100 Argos voucher’
• Rogue Trader Alert – Door to door fish sellers
• Scam Alert – ‘PayPal’ scam text messages
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls from ‘HMRC’
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls about your ‘Visa credit card transaction’
• Food Alert – Bernard Matthews recalls Turkey Dinosaurs because they may contain pieces of metal
• Food Alert – Tesco recalls Takeaway Hot Indian Meal for 2 because of undeclared cashew nuts

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Phishing scam operating through Facebook offering free Disney park tickets

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• News Alert – Are you or someone you know inundated with Scam Calls? Apply for a free call blocker
• Cold Calling Alert – Doorstep cold callers implying affiliation with Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls about ‘Flu Jabs’
• Scam Alert – ‘Missed Call’ scams
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep cold caller offering ‘Tree & Garden Work’
• Food Alert – Birds Eye recall specific batch codes of packs of their ’50 Chicken Nuggets’ as they may contain small pieces of plastic

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Phishing emails claiming to be from ‘PayPal’ about ‘Changes to User Agreement’

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

Cold Calling Alert – Cold callers offering to sharpen & coat blades and tools

Report scams to;

Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

Trading Standards Business Line 0344 800 8020

See our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/norfolktradingstandards and ‘Like’ us

Follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/norfolkccts

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Scam Alert – Fake Thomas Cook refund websites
• Cold Calling Alert – Not your usual trader? Make sure you check
• Scam Alert – Facebook Messenger messages claiming you have ‘won a prize’ or can ‘claim grant money’
• Scam Alert – Inheritance Scam Letters
• Rogue Trader Alert – Door to door fish sellers
• Safety Alert – Golden Bear Toys recalls their ‘In the Night Garden Igglepiggle Peek-a-boo Clip-on toy’ due to a possible choking hazard

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Phishing emails claiming to be from ‘Netflix’ stating ‘Reminder: Update Payment Method’
• Phishing emails claiming to be from ‘PayPal’ with the subject line ‘Account Closure’

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep Cold Callers offering ‘roofing work’
• Scam Alert – ‘Free Trial Offer’ adverts
• Scam Alert – Text Messages claiming to be from ‘TV Licensing’
• Cold Calling Alert – Telephone cold calls offering ‘energy assessments’ as they are ‘working in your area’
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming to be from ‘Amazon’
• Safety Alert – IKEA recalls their ‘MATVRÅ children’s bib Blue/Red 2-pack’, due to a choking hazard
• Safety Alert – Voluntary recall of a specific batch of Johnson & Johnson Acuvue daily disposable contact lenses

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Phishing emails claiming to be from ‘Barclays’ stating ‘all Online Service users are required to double-check their secure details’

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Information Alert – Benefits Advice
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls regarding ‘loft insulation’
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls regarding Thomas Cook holiday refunds
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep cold caller offering Mattresses
• Safety Alert: Argos has issued an updated safety notice for their ‘Baby sleep bags’ (catalogue numbers 134877764 & 134878142) as the level of insulation provided exceeds the specified rating which if used could cause an infant to overheat

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Phishing emails claiming to be from ‘Netflix’ stating ‘your Netflix Subscription has been cancelled’
• Phishing emails claiming to be from ‘Amazon’ stating ‘your Amazon will be locked’ because of ‘some violated policies’

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Rogue Trader Alert – Telephone cold callers regarding solar panels
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming to be from BT
• Cold Calling Alert – Further report of Doorstep Cold Callers offering ‘driveway work’
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming to be from ‘Openreach’
• Food Alert: Waitrose is recalling their Waitrose Sour Cream & Chive Mix 150g with the best before date of 21/12/19 as it may contain an incorrect product which contains wheat which is not declared on the pack

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Phishing emails claiming to be from the ‘Email Security Team at Yahoo’ stating ‘your email account has been infected with a virus’

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Cold Calling Alert – Further reports of doorstep Cold Callers enquiring about ‘cavity wall insulation’
• Cold Calling Alert – Doorstep Cold Callers offering ‘driveway work’
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming to be from British Gas
• Scam Alert – Text messages claiming to be from ‘HMRC’ about ‘your tax refund’
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep Cold Caller offering ‘Tree Cutting Services’
• Argos recall their ‘Cuggl Mushroom High Chair’ due to the risk of the chair toppling over in use. Argos advise owners to STOP USING IT IMMEDIATELY

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Instagram users warned about fake notification messages circulating stating your account is ‘violating copyright’

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Cold Calling Alert – Further reports of doorstep Cold Callers enquiring about ‘cavity wall insulation’
• Cold Calling Alert – Doorstep Cold Callers offering ‘driveway work’
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming to be from British Gas
• Scam Alert – Text messages claiming to be from ‘HMRC’ about ‘your tax refund’
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep Cold Caller offering ‘Tree Cutting Services’
• Argos recall their ‘Cuggl Mushroom High Chair’ due to the risk of the chair toppling over in use. Argos advise owners to STOP USING IT IMMEDIATELY

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Instagram users warned about fake notification messages circulating stating your account is ‘violating copyright’

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Cold Calling Alert – Doorstep Cold Callers enquiring about ‘your properties insulation’
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep cold callers offering ‘roofing work’
• Cold Calling Alert – Doorstep Cold Caller offering Cane Furniture
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming to be from TalkTalk
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming ‘your credit card has been used abroad’

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Instagram users warned about ‘Instagram Privacy Policy’ hoax messages circulating

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

Scam Alert – Email Security

Report scams to;

Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

Trading Standards Business Line 0344 800 8020

See our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/norfolktradingstandards and ‘Like’ us

Follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/norfolkccts

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Scam Alert – Protect yourself from dating scams
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming to be from Ofcom
• Pet Food Alert –Raw Treat Pet Food Ltd recalls Varieties of Frozen Raw Pet Food due to the presence of Salmonella
• Food Alert – Cook Trading recalls Thai Chicken Curry because of undeclared milk
• Product safety Alert: Dune Craft Balls & Marbles recalled due to choking hazard

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Fraudsters targeting social media influencers 

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls about your “IP address is compromised”
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming to be from “your car insurance company”
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold call claiming to be from British Gas
• Scam Alert – telephone cold calls claiming to be from “DWP”
• Rogue Trader Alert – doorstep cold caller offering roofing services
• Food Alert – Blue Dragon Street Food Satay Skewers Kit recalled due to undeclared mustard
• Food Alert – Aldi recalls Key Lime and Millionaire’s Cheesecakes because the glass pots may break

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Phishing emails claiming that you have a new Dropbox message

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls about ‘credit card transaction’
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep & telephone cold callers regarding solar panels
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep cold callers offering to replace facias
• Cold Calling Alert – Doorstep cold callers enquiring about ‘insulation’
• Cold Calling Alert – Doorstep cold callers enquiring about ‘cavity wall insulation’
• Safety Alert – Superdrug voluntarily recall their ‘Superdrug Gummies Pregnancy Vitamins (orange flavour)’
• Food Alert – Quorn recall specific use by dates of their ‘Quorn Chilled Cocktail Sausages’ due to small pieces of metal

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Action Fraud warn of Fraudsters targeting people with offers of ‘free’ or ‘low cost’ government grants and loans
• Phishing emails claiming to be from Amazon stating ‘some information on your account appears to be missing or incorrect’

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep cold caller offering Garden Furniture
• Scam Alert – Emails claiming to be from ‘TV Licencing’
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming to be from the ‘Telephone Preference Service’
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep Cold Callers offering to ‘clean gutters’
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls about a ‘Lottery win’
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls about ‘your recent car crash’
• Safety Alert – Clas Ohlson recall their ‘Coline Kettles’ due to the risk of the handle detaching during use. Owners are advised to STOP USING IMMEDIATELY
• Safety Alert – IconBIT issue a safety notice for their ‘Mekotron 6 Hoverboard’ due to a ‘manufacturing defect with some power supply units which may result in Fire’

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Action Fraud warn house buyers to be aware of Conveyancing Fraudsters targeting emails between sellers, buyers, estate agents and solicitors
• Phishing emails claiming to be from Virgin Media stating ‘your last payment was declined’

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

• Rogue Trader Alert – Cold Callers offering to repaint car park lines

Report scams to;

Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

Trading Standards Business Line 0344 800 8020

See our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/norfolktradingstandards and ‘Like’ us

Follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/norfolkccts

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep Cold Callers offering ‘roofing work’
• Rogue Trader Alert –Cold Callers offering to repaint car park lines
• Rogue Trader Alert – Further reports of door to door fish sellers
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep cold callers offering to ‘pressure wash’ driveways
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold callers claiming to be from the ‘National Cyber Attack Unit’
• Safety Alert – Argos have issued a safety notice for owners of Bush LSBBDFO Double Ovens – Owners are advised NOT to use the oven until the installation has been tested by a qualified engineer
• Safety Alert – B&Q have issued a Product Safety Notice for owners of Whoosh Ceiling Fans

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Phishing email claiming to be from ‘HMRC’ stating ‘Your Tax Refund us ready’

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Rogue Trader Alert – Door to door fish sellers
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep Cold Callers offering to clean gutters
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming ‘your credit card has been compromised’
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep & telephone cold callers regarding solar panels
• Safety Alert – Argos have issued a safety notice for owners of 13 models of Bush Vented Tumble Dryers detailing additional maintenance and safety information
• Safety Alert – Boots recall their ‘Jack Wills Mug & Socks Gift sets’ sold between Sept 2018 & Feb 2019 due to a potential safety issue with the mug

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Phishing email claiming to be from ‘the Email Security Team at Microsoft’ stating your ‘incoming mail is on hold’

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep Cold Callers offering to ‘pressure wash’ driveways
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep Cold Callers offering to lay tarmac
• Scam Alert – Action Fraud warning about drivers being targeted with ‘fake’ fines
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming to be from ‘Mastercard’
• Food Alert – Britvic recall three batches of Fruit Shoot products from McDonalds, Tesco & Costco
• Food Alert – Iceland recall all date codes of their ‘Iceland 60 Crispy Chicken Dippers’ as they may contain pieces of hard plastic

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

•  Emails titled ‘You got a text message’ containing a web link – link goes to dubious website

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

• Rogue Trader Alert – Cold Callers offering to lay tarmac – 04 July 2019
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold callers claiming to be from ‘Norfolk Chambers of Commerce’ – 03 July 2019

Report scams to;

Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

Trading Standards Business Line 0344 800 8020

See our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/norfolktradingstandards and ‘Like’ us

Follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/norfolkccts

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming to be from Ofcom
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep Cold Callers offering to ‘clean gutters’
• Scam Alert – ‘Free Trial Offer’ adverts
• Information Alert – Copycat Websites
• Safety Alert – Apple voluntary recall of a limited number of older generation 15-inch MacBook Pro units which contain a battery that may overheat and pose a safety risk

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Scam emails claiming to be from ‘Google Drive’ stating a ‘File is Pending Approval’ – link goes to Malware site
• Phishing emails claiming to be from Apple stating your ‘Apple ID was locked for security reasons’

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Scam Alert – Emails claiming ‘you still have an outstanding Council Tax Refund’
• Cold Calling Alert – Further reports of Telephone and Doorstep Cold Callers enquiring about properties ’insulation’
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep Cold Callers offering ‘Tree and Garden Work’
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep Cold Callers selling household cleaning products
• Cold Calling Alert – Flyers being hand delivered offering Driveway work
• Cold Calling Alert – Doorstep Cold Caller enquiring about your energy supplier
• Cold Calling Alert – Doorstep Cold Caller in the Norwich area enquiring about properties
• Food Alert – Tesco recall one best before date of ‘Galloway Medium Grated Cheddar 200g’ as there may be a risk of listeria being present

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Facebook users warned about ‘Tesco anniversary £50 coupon giveaway’ scam messages circulating again
• Emails claiming to be from Google stating you have ‘been selected as a recipient’ for the Google Ads Grants 2019 – Advance fee scam

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Cold Calling Alert – Doorstep Cold Callers offering ‘free roof health checks’
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming to be from BT
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep Cold Caller offering ‘Garden Work’
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep Cold Callers trying to sell items
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep Cold Callers offering ‘Tree and Garden Work’
• Food Alert – Tesco recall their ‘Tesco Turkish Inspired Tomato Seasoning’ after it was incorrectly packed with ‘Tesco Thai Inspired Chilli and Coconut Seasoning’ which contains milk which therefore is not declared on the label

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Phishing email claiming to be from ‘Netflix’ claiming there is ‘troubles with your current billing information’
• Facebook page owners/managers warned about bogus ‘Blue Tick’ notifications

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

• Scam Alert – Facebook bogus ‘Blue Tick’ notifications

Report scams to;

Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

Trading Standards Business Line 0344 800 8020

See our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/norfolktradingstandards and ‘Like’ us

Follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/norfolkccts

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Scam Alert – Emails claiming ‘you still have an outstanding Council Tax Refund’
• Cold Calling Alert – Further reports of Telephone and Doorstep Cold Callers enquiring about properties ’insulation’
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep Cold Callers offering ‘Tree and Garden Work’
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep Cold Callers selling household cleaning products
• Cold Calling Alert – Flyers being hand delivered offering Driveway work
• Cold Calling Alert – Doorstep Cold Caller enquiring about your energy supplier
• Cold Calling Alert – Doorstep Cold Caller in the Norwich area enquiring about properties
• Food Alert – Tesco recall one best before date of ‘Galloway Medium Grated Cheddar 200g’ as there may be a risk of listeria being present

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Facebook users warned about ‘Tesco anniversary £50 coupon giveaway’ scam messages circulating again
• Emails claiming to be from Google stating you have ‘been selected as a recipient’ for the Google Ads Grants 2019 – Advance fee scam

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

•  Scam Alert – Identity Fraud – 31 May 2019

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Rogue Trader Alert – Door to door fish sellers
• Rogue Trader Alert – Suspicious male offering Driveway work
• Scam Alert – Text messages claiming ‘you are due to receive a refund from your Council’
• Scam Alert – Emails claiming to be from UK Parking Control
• Food Alert – Waitrose are recalling their ‘Essential Waitrose Pickled Sweet Sliced Beetroot’ with the Best Before End Sep 2020 as it may contain pieces of glass
• Safety Alert – The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued updated advice to owners of recalled Whirlpool Tumble Driers still to undergo modification

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Email claiming to be an ‘Anti-fraud alert’ regarding ‘your credit card’ – link goes to malware site
• Email claiming to be from ‘Oxfam GB (UK) International donations project’ stating they have ‘given you a cash grant of £1,000,000.00’ – Advance fee scam

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Scam Alert – Emails claiming to be from Royal Mail
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep cold caller offering power tools
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep cold callers selling household cleaning products
• Cold Calling Alert – Doorstep Cold Callers enquiring about your energy supplier
• Information Alert – England Illegal Money Lending Team grants 2019
• Food Alert – Cow & Gate recall one batch of their Cow & Gate Cheesy Broccoli Bake (10+ months 250g jar) with the best before date of 28/12/20 as it may contain small pieces of blue rubber

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• National Cyber Security Centre advice following WhatsApp vulnerability
• Email claiming to be from DHL stating ‘we have a problem with your package’ link goes to malware site

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Cold Calling Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming ‘you have been mis sold solar panels’
• Scam Alert – Scams targeting Apple App Store and iTunes gift cards
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming ‘you have been named in a legal case’
• Cold Calling Alert – Flyers being hand delivered offering Driveway work
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep Cold Callers offering ‘Garden Work’
• Safety Alert – Fluke Voluntary Recall Fluke T110, T130 & T150 Two-Pole Voltage Testers

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

•  Phishing emails with the subject line ‘your photo takes first place’ circulating

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

• Scam Alert – Attempts to divert payments to employees
• Safety Alert: Fluke Voluntary Recall Fluke T110, T130 and T150 Two-Pole Voltage Testers due to risk of False Negative readings

Report scams to;

Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

Trading Standards Business Line 0344 800 8020

See our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/norfolktradingstandards and ‘Like’ us

Follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/norfolkccts

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep Cold Callers selling household cleaning products
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep Cold Caller offering ‘Garden Work’
• Cold Calling Alert – Doorstep Cold Callers claiming to be from ‘Careline’
• Scam Alert – Text messages claiming to be from ‘Tesco’ stating you have ‘won a prize in a recent prize draw’
• Cold Calling Alert – Doorstep Cold Caller claiming to be from the ‘Alzheimer’s Society’
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming to be Police Officers

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Fake emails titled ‘Shipping Notification’ claiming to be from DHL – link goes to malware site

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Cold Calling Alert – Telephone cold calls about the ‘accident you were involved in’
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep cold caller offering ‘roofing repairs’
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls offering Lottery Tickets
• Food Alert – Asda recalls one batch of their ‘Asda Cranberry & Nut Cereal Bars’ due to the possible presence of salmonella
• Safety Alert – BabyStyle is voluntarily recalling their Oyster DuoFix i-Size base
• Food Alert: Go Ahead! recall one batch of their Nutty Crunch Hazelnut Bars as they may incorrectly contain peanuts 

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Food Alert: Go Ahead! recall one batch of their Nutty Crunch Hazelnut Bars as they may incorrectly contain peanuts 

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

Scam Alert – Telephone cold callers offering advertising including ‘online listings’ – 24 April 2019

Report scams to;

Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

Trading Standards Business Line 0344 800 8020

See our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/norfolktradingstandards and ‘Like’ us

Follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/norfolkccts

Reissued due to a repeated link on yesterday’s email which has been corrected. Please accept our apologies

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Cold Calling Alert – Telephone cold calls about the ‘accident you were involved in’
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep cold caller offering ‘roofing repairs’
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls offering Lottery Tickets
• Food Alert – Asda recalls one batch of their ‘Asda Cranberry & Nut Cereal Bars’ due to the possible presence of salmonella
• Safety Alert – BabyStyle is voluntarily recalling their Oyster DuoFix i-Size base
• Food Alert: Go Ahead! recall one batch of their Nutty Crunch Hazelnut Bars as they may incorrectly contain peanuts

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Facebook users warned about ‘£45 Tesco Voucher for Every Family’ posts which are circulating again

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Rogue Trader Alert – Generators, Chainsaws & Pressure Washers being sold from vans
• Cold Calling Alert – Telephone cold calls attempting to take payment for a ‘Solar Panel Service’
• Scam Alert – Emails offering a ‘Business Deal’
• Cold Calling Alert – Doorstep cold callers enquiring about your homes ‘insulation’ and offering ‘free roof checks’
• Scam Alert – Further reports of letters claiming to be from the ‘International Online Postcode Lottery’
• Food Alert – Morrisons recall their ‘Free from Choc Chip Cookies’ as they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label
• Safety Alert – Smyths Toys recall ‘Cry Babies – Nala’
• Food Alert: Greggs recall their frozen ‘Mini Sausage Rolls’ (16 pack sold in Iceland) as they may contain small pieces of plastic

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Email claiming to be from the ‘Facebook Lottery Program’ – Advance Fee Scam

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

Rogue Trader Alert – Sales of Generators, Chainsaws & Pressure Washers from Vans – 09 April 2019

Report scams to;

Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

Trading Standards Business Line 0344 800 8020

See our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/norfolktradingstandards and ‘Like’ us

Follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/norfolkccts

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep cold callers trying to sell items
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming to be from ‘HMRC’
• Food Alert – Genius recalls Cinnamon & Raisin Bagels due to undeclared egg
• Food Alert – SPAR recalls Blueberry Muffins (4 Pack) because they may contain pieces of plastic
• Food Alert: Unilever recalls Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Monkey Non-Dairy Ice Cream due to undeclared nuts and soya

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Email claiming to be from the ‘Facebook Lottery Program’ – Advance Fee Scam

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Cold Calling Alert – Doorstep cold callers offering Driveway work
• Scam Alert – Emails attempting to ‘blackmail’ the recipient
• Scam Alert – Further reports of emails claiming to be from TV Licencing
• Scam Alert – ‘International Postcode Online Lottery’ letters
• Food Alert – Hill’s Pet Nutrition extends its recall of selected canned dog food because it may contain high levels of vitamin D

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

•  Instagram users targeted via Fake Infringement Notices

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep cold callers offering Driveway Cleaning
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming to be from ‘BT’
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming ‘less energy efficient houses will pay more Council Tax’
• Scam Alert – Emails claiming to be from TV Licensing
• Cold Calling Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming ‘you have been mis sold cavity wall insulation’
• Safety Alert – Argos recalls their ‘Home 3 and 8 Cup Cafetières due to the risk of the glass breaking which could cause injury
• Food Alert – Lidl recalls their ‘Mister Choc Filled Chocolate Fingers Hazelnut Crisp’ as allergenic ingredients are not declared in English

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Action Fraud is warning about fraudsters who are posting advertisements for non-existent animals and pet accessories online

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

Cold Calling Alert – Cold callers offering to sharpen & coat blades and tools – 14 March 2019

Report scams to;

Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

Trading Standards Business Line 0344 800 8020

See our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/norfolktradingstandards and ‘Like’ us

Follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/norfolkccts

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Rogue Trader Alert – Flyers and doorstep cold callers offering to undertake ‘fascia and insulation’ work on Park Homes
• Cold Calling Alert – Telephone cold calls enquiring about ‘insulation and roofing’ as they are ‘working in your area’
• Scam Alert – Text messages claiming you are ‘due a refund on your Council Tax’
• Cold Calling Alert – Doorstep cold caller enquiring about ‘who installed your windows’
• Cold Calling Alert – Flyers and Doorstep Cold Callers offering ‘Tree Surgery’ and ‘Gardening’ work
• Food Alert – Graze recalls Sea Salt & Vinegar Veg Crunchers because it is labelled vegan and contains milk
• Food Alert – Morrisons recalls two Chinese Takeaway products because of undeclared milk

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Action Fraud is warning Instagram users to be wary of fraudulent investment posts offering ‘get rich quick’ schemes on the app

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

Information Alert – Guidance for businesses on EU trade in the event of a ‘No Deal’ EU Exit  – 07 March 2019

Information Alert – Guidance for cosmetics products businesses in the event of a ‘No Deal’ EU Exit  – 07 March 2019

Report scams to;

Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

Trading Standards Business Line 0344 800 8020

See our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/norfolktradingstandards and ‘Like’ us

Follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/norfolkccts

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep cold caller offering to undertake ‘tree surgery work’ in the Watton area’
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep cold caller carrying a large holdall style bag
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep cold caller offering ‘garden services’
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep cold caller offering to undertake ‘tree surgery work’ in the Holt area’
• Information Alert – Thinking about Home Improvements? Make sure you #CHECK
• Scam Alert – Emails claiming to be from ‘TV Licencing’
• Food Alert – Lidl recall their ‘Mister Choc – Choco & Caramel Bars due to the possibility of undeclared peanuts

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Phishing emails claiming to be from the ‘Apple’ stating ‘This email confirms your subscription purchase’

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

Scam Alert – Make sure you’re Business Scam aware. Check out the ‘Little Book of Big Scams – Business Edition’  – 28 February 2019

Report scams to;

Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

Trading Standards Business Line 0344 800 8020

See our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/norfolktradingstandards and ‘Like’ us

Follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/norfolkccts

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep cold callers selling ‘household cleaning items’
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming to be from ‘Citizens Advice’
• Cold Calling Alert – Doorstep cold caller offering to purchase ‘Gold and Jewellery’
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep cold caller offering to undertake ‘tree surgery work’
• Cold Calling Alert – Doorstep cold caller enquiring about ‘insulation’
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep cold callers offering to undertake ‘repair work’ to properties
• Cold Calling Alert – Doorstep cold callers and flyers being hand delivered offering ‘Driveway work’

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Phishing emails claiming to be from the ‘Apple’ stating ‘This email confirms your subscription purchase’

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

Information Alert – Guidance for food manufacturers in the event of a ‘No Deal’ Brexit – 14 February 2019

Report scams to;

Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

Trading Standards Business Line 0344 800 8020

See our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/norfolktradingstandards and ‘Like’ us

Follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/norfolkccts

Rogue Trader Alert – Cold caller selling tools – 04 February 2019

Report scams to;

Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

Trading Standards Business Line 0344 800 8020

See our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/norfolktradingstandards and ‘Like’ us

Follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/norfolkccts

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep cold caller pointing out ‘loose tiles’
• Scam Alert – ‘Brushing’ scams
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold caller claiming to be from ‘BT’
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep cold caller selling tools
• Safety Alert – Argos issues ‘Safety Notice’ for part of the ‘Little Likes Activity Garden Play Centre’
• Safety Alert – Smyths Toys issues recall notice for one batch of ‘Mini Cupcake Surprise – Assortment’
• Food Alert – Hills Pet Nutrition is voluntarily recalling five types of canned dog food due to elevated levels of vitamin D

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Phishing emails claiming to be from the ‘Apple Support Team’ stating ‘Your Apple ID will be disabled’ due to ‘violated polices’

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming to be from the ‘HMRC’ 
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep cold caller offering ‘roofing work’
• Cold Calling Alert – Doorstep cold caller offering ‘free loft inspections’
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep cold caller offering ‘garden furniture’
• Safety Alert – Lynx recall floating / shower speaker supplied with their ‘The Golden Year’ and ‘Black’ gift sets

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Emails claiming to be from the ‘DHL’ stating ‘You have a package on its way’ at the ‘request of Apple Inc’ – link goes to website linked with Malware

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Scam Alert – Letters claiming to be from the ‘International Postcode Lottery’
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming ‘your internet has been compromised’
• Cold Calling Alert – Doorstep Cold Callers offering ‘pressure washing’ services
• Scam Alert – Text messages claiming to be from ‘Tesco’ stating you ‘took the 2ND place in our Tesco’ Christmas Prize Draw’
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep Cold Callers offering to ‘gravel driveways’
• Food Alert – Sainsbury’s recalls their ‘Deliciously Free From Garlic Bread Pizza’ with the ‘Use-by’ date of 27 January 2019 as contains cheese which is not mentioned on the label

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Emails claiming to be from the ‘Account Team’ stating ‘we have arranged payment’ – link goes to website linked with Malware

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

Scam Alert – Invoice Scams – 24 January 2019

Report scams to;

Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

Trading Standards Business Line 0344 800 8020

See our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/norfolktradingstandards and ‘Like’ us

Follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/norfolkccts

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Scam Alert – Telephone Cold Calls claiming to be from ‘Citizens Advice’
• Scam Alert – Facebook messages claiming to be from a friend asking if you could ‘receive a payment’ via PayPal
• Scam Alert –Text messages claiming to be from ‘DVLA’ stating you have a ‘vehicle tax refund’
• Information Alert – Changes to Pension Cold Calling regulations
• Cold Calling Alert – Doorstep Cold Caller in the Mulbarton area enquiring about ‘insulation’

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Phishing emails claiming to be from ‘American Express’ with the subject line ‘A concern that requires your action’

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

Scam Alert – Telephone cold callers offering adverts in ‘free magazines’ – 18 January 2019

Report scams to;

Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

Trading Standards Business Line 0344 800 8020

See our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/norfolktradingstandards and ‘Like’ us

Follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/norfolkccts

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Scam Alert –Messages claiming to be from ‘TV Licencing’
• Cold Calling Alert – Doorstep Cold Caller in the Norwich area claiming to be ‘surveying about telephone cold calls’
• Scam Alert – Telephone Cold Callers claiming to be from ‘HMRC’
• Scam Alert – WhatsApp Gold
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming to be from ‘BT Openreach’
• Safety Alert – Argos recalls their ‘Washable 4.0 Tog Duvet – Cotbed’ as the level of insulation provided ‘exceeds the specified rating’

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Phishing emails claiming to be from ‘American Express’ with the subject line ‘A concern that requires your action’

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Information Alert – Citizens Advice Consumer Service Christmas and New Year Opening Hours & Consumer Alert Emails
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep Cold Callers offering ‘Roof cleaning services’
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls offering to stop telephone cold calls
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep cold callers offering to undertake ‘Tree and Landscaping’ work
• Safety Alert – Triton issue an Important Product Safety Notice for their ‘Safeguard+’ shower – possible risk of overheating and electric shock

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

•  Emails claiming to be from ‘Hotmail’ stating ‘Your Account is suspended’

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming to be from ‘Norfolk Trading Standards’ about ‘payments to access money owed’
• Scam Alert –Emails claiming to be from ‘TV Licencing’
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming ‘your broadband will be disconnected in 24 hours’
• Rogue Trader Alert – Doorstep cold callers offering to undertake ‘Driveway’ work
• Safety Alert – IKEA recalls both sizes of their ‘GLIVARP extendable tables in white’ due to safety issues with the extension leaf
• Food Alert – Poundstretcher recalls their ‘Hazelnut Cream Truffles Crisp Wafer Ball’ as it contains Milk and may contain peanuts both not mentioned on the label making the product a possible health risk to those with allergy or intolerance to milk and/or allergy to peanuts

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Emails claiming to be from ‘Netflix’ stating ‘Your Account is on Hold’
• Facebook users warned about scam posts claiming you can get ‘Free McDonald’s meals’ by ‘sharing & commenting’

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

We’re highlighting the following consumer news and scams:

• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming to be from ‘Norwich Police’
• Scam Alert – Single Line Emails
• Scam Alert – Telephone cold calls claiming to be the ‘National Cyber Crime Unit’ about ‘your Internet’
• Scam Alert – Emails claiming to be from Virgin Media
• Scam Alert – Emails attempting to ‘blackmail’ the recipient
• Safety Alert – Homebase recall ‘Climbing Rope with Looped Footholds sold in ‘Bunnings Warehouse’ sites due to serious strangulation risk
• Safety Alert – Matalan recall their ‘Kids Cat Trapper Hat’ due to a possible choking risk

Email scams and phishing alerts

Look out for the following email scams which are circulating:

• Facebook users warned about fake Morrisons postings claiming to be offering £150 coupons
• Emails claiming to be from ‘PayPal’ titled ‘We’ve temporarily suspended your account’

If you receive one of these emails delete it without clicking on any links in the message. You can report scam emails to Action Fraud, details below.

More advice and updates from Norfolk TS

For more consumer advice and updates, visit our consumer alerts web page or follow us on Facebook or twitter.

Reporting scams

Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people. You can report scams to:

Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

Scam Alert – Telephone cold callers claiming to be selling advertising on behalf of the ‘Crime Prevention Team’ – 06 December 2018

Report scams to;

Action Fraud (UK’s National Fraud Office) 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk

Trading Standards Business Line 0344 800 8020

See our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/norfolktradingstandards and ‘Like’ us

Follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/norfolkccts