No one wants to buy something twice or have to make costly repairs on an item you have purchased. There are traders out there that don’t put the customer first, so knowing what you are looking for has never been more important!
On this page you will find information which is aimed to educate and empower consumers, just like you, to make the right choices when purchasing goods. From buying a car or choosing a trader to carry out work for you, we have it all covered right here!
Below is a list of projects that we run – please feel free to browse them all, and let us know what you think.
ScamWise
Rogue traders and scams hit the headlines almost every day with British consumers set to lose £3.5 billion every year. This is about £70 lost by every adult! To make sure you don’t add to this shocking statistic click the link (above) and learn more.
Recent Projects
Buy Wise Be Safe
Buy Wise Be Safe provides important information, for the parents and carers of under 5s, which aims to empower and educate them on safety and best practice around the home. The website focuses on the top five causes of unintentional injuries as defined in the PHE report 2014, namely: threat... Read More
Buy With Confidence
Buy With Confidence is a trader approval scheme that is run directly by Trading Standards. Where many other schemes are commercial, Buy With Confidence is not for profit - membership and application fees are done on a cost recovery basis and any money made is invested directly back into the... Read More
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ScamWise
What to do if you’re a victim You may be visiting this page as you…Read MoreBuy Wise Be Safe
How we help you Buy Wise Be Safe provides important information, for the parents and…Read MoreBuy With Confidence
What is Buy With Confidence? Buy With Confidence is a trader approval scheme that is…Read More