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