Almost half of Scots (46%) have experienced an aggressive or misleading sales transaction Do you know how to recognise misleading or aggressive sales practices and what to do if you experience them? Find out more ➡️ mailchi.mp/234edab857d8/trad…

Want to make your home more energy efficient but not sure where to find trusted info about grants and funding? Use Home Energy Scotland's Funding Finder tool to find grants, discounts and funding schemes in your area⤵️ homeenergyscotland-advice.es…

Cold callers are claiming to be working for the council or government and offering bogus grants to install energy efficiency measures such as insulation or solar panels Read more in this week's #ScamShare bulletin⤵️ mailchi.mp/9e793ee86aae/trad…

Thinking of making your home more energy efficient but not sure how to avoid rogue traders? Find certified installers of renewables systems in Scotland via the Renewables Installer Finder: installerfinder.energysaving…

Rising fuel prices have led to an increase in scam calls and messages posing as energy suppliers Scammers may ask you to take urgent action to avoid having your energy supply disrupted or being charged a fee Read recent examples⤵️ mailchi.mp/9e793ee86aae/trad…

If a cold caller offers you a free loft/roof survey, then tells you they have found serious defects in your house such as mould, damp or woodworm, get a second opinion before starting any work. Read recent cases in this week's #ScamShare bulletin⤵️ ➡️ mailchi.mp/9e793ee86aae/trad…

Thinking of making your home more energy efficient? Here are 5 steps to help you have a safe journey and feel more in control: ☑️ Impartial assessment ☑️Research ☑️Find approved traders ☑️Check finances ☑️Check planning permission ➡️ tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uplo…

In this week's #ScamShare bulletin: 🗨️Energy Grant Scams 🗨️Loft Survey Scams 🗨️Energy Supplier Impersonation Scams 🗨️Dangerous 'Energy-Saving' Devices Online 🗨️Safe Journey to an Energy Efficient Home 🗨️Find Trusted Info & Report Scams Read & share➡️ mailchi.mp/9e793ee86aae/trad…

We've been out with the #ScamAware van this morning, discussing rogue traders and consumer protection at South Side Parish Church in Edinburgh - let us know if you see the van on its travels!

Following a huge rise in scams related to the installation and removal of loft insulation, we have created a leaflet to help consumers avoid scams and find trusted, impartial advice before having any work carried out 👇 tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uplo… #TakeControlOfTheSmallThings

48% of Scots are worried about being able to afford household energy bills this winter If you're not sure where to turn for support visit energyadvice.scot or call 0808 196 8660 for free, practical advice on energy-related matters, including bills & problems with suppliers

Have a safe journey to an energy efficient home: ☑️Have an impartial assessment carried out ☑️Check available grants/funding ☑️Check if any permissions are needed ☑️Carry out research ☑️Find certified installers Find out more➡️ tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uplo…

⚠️Scammers are targeting those looking to reduce their energy bills and make their homes more energy efficient by providing misleading information This week our Take Control of the Small Things campaign will focus on energy scams - find out more➡️ tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uplo…

If you’ve experienced misleading or aggressive sales practices, you can report the trader to Trading Standards by calling Advice Direct Scotland on 0808 164 6000 or visiting scamwatch.scot

There’s been a huge increase in roofing scams across Scotland We asked a roofer who is part of Scotland’s Approved Trader Directory to answer some FAQs to help consumers make informed decisions and avoid scams Stay #ScamAware➡️ tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uplo…

Download our Take Control of the Small Things leaflet, which highlights five simple things you can do now to avoid scams and feel more in control👇 tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uplo…

🟣Take Control of the Small Things🟣 This week's #ScamShare bulletin has information about your consumer rights to help you have the confidence to report issues with rogue traders and scammers ⤵️ mailchi.mp/9fd73e9550d1/trad…

This week's #ScamShare bulletin has case studies of rogue traders who offer to repair driveways/private roads using materials supposedly left over from a previous job They may start work without being authorised or charge more than agreed Read more➡️ mailchi.mp/9fd73e9550d1/trad…

Over 90% of Halloween costumes sold online don’t comply with UK laws, according to a new investigation by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute ⤵️ tradingstandards.uk/news-pol…

This week's #ScamShare bulletin has recent examples of roofing scams and info on how to find trusted roofers if you need work done - stay #ScamAware ⤵️ mailchi.mp/9fd73e9550d1/trad…

In this week's #ScamShare bulletin: 🗨️Roofing Scams 🗨️Courier Fraud 🗨️Rogue Traders: Driveway Resurfacing/Repairs 🗨️Halloween Safety 🗨️Take Control of the Small Things: Know Your Consumer Rights 🗨️Counterfeit Weight Loss Medication Please read & share ➡️ mailchi.mp/9fd73e9550d1/trad…