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Promoting Buy with Confidence, stamping out scams and rogue traders and enforcing consumer protection laws.

Swindon, England
Joined June 2015
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Dating and romance scams can affect people from all walks of life, so check out our information to help protect yourself against these fraudsters at tssw.org.uk/student-scams-to… #OnlineDatingSafety #StaySafeInLove #TradStandSW
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Accommodation for students can be scarce, but don’t rush your decision making and listen to your gut instincts. Double-check the property, landlord, and letting agent. tssw.org.uk/student-scams-to… #ScamFreeHousing #LegitHousingOnly #StudentScamAwareness #TradStandS
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Do you live or work in the farming community? If so, you’ll know it can be a hugely rewarding way of life. But you’ll also know it can have its challenges at times. devonsomersettradingstandard… See your local area for advice tssw.org
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Buying or adopting a pet is an exciting time. But do you really know the person behind the advert? getyourpetsafely.campaign.go… If you have concerns about an illegal importer, contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline Go to citizensadvice.org.uk/consum…
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We all love the excitement and thrill that online gaming, lotteries and prize draws can bring but be cautious. Read more on how to protect yourself here ➡️tssw.org.uk/student-scams-to… #ProtectYourself #OnlineSafety
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📢Students! Don't start your accommodation search until you've read more on our Scams Toolkit 🔎tssw.org.uk/student-scams-to… #ScamFreeHousing #LegitHousingOnly
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Check✅ Save💰 Thrive🌟Students Scams Toolkit is here to help. tssw.org.uk/student-scams-to… #StaySafeStudents #ScamWise #ScamTip
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Don't lose your cash to a scam!💸 Check out the NEW Student Scams Toolkit 🧐tssw.org.uk/student-scams-to… #StaySafeStudents #ScamAlert #ScamWise #tradstandsw #CABHelps
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Students! Protect your money and yourself from dodgy deals by checking out the latest guidance for students. See: tssw.org.uk/student-scams-to… #StudentScam #ScamTips
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Student Scams Advice- Toolkit available now tssw.org.uk/student-scams-to… #StaySafeStudents #ScamTips
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The Student Scams Toolkit- Stay informed @TradStandSW
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This week Trading Standards South West have been raising awareness of student scams and how to be more ‘scam wise’. Please visit tssw.org.uk/student-scams/ and like/share our film.
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It only takes a few minutes to register your appliances to ensure a safer home: registermyappliance.org.uk/
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Consumers are urged to be aware of the dangers of some magnetic reusable water balloons after Trading Standards authorities in North Lanarkshire, Enfield, Hertfordshire, Belfast, and @OfficeforSandS identified that they can present a risk of death: ow.ly/OulR50PzU92
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❤️ Don’t let your heart rule your head. ❗ Report suspicious dating or social media profiles as the criminals behind them might not just be conning one person. 🔍 Your report could help protect others #romancefraud
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Moving to Uni in September? Congratulations! It might feel daunting, but we can help. Here’s 5 things you need to know ⤵️ wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/m…
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Have you just received your A level results? Are looking for student accommodation? Here are a few points to consider in a handy booklet produced by BCP council #tradstandsw #studentscams
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OPSS is urging consumers to be aware of the dangers posed by certain magnetic reusable water balloons. The warning comes after OPSS identified reusable water balloons that present a risk of death or serious injury if two or more magnets are ingested. gov.uk/government/news/opss-…
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Some deals and offers on social media can seem too good to be true - and they usually are! This Redpoints blog gives you a few pointers as to what to look out for on social media
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