Over recent months and years Trading Standards services in the South West region have identified an increase in the number of rogue trader victims. Many of these cases do not involve doorstep or unsolicited approaches and the victims do not necessarily fit the profile of ‘typical’ doorstep crime victims. The… Read More
How to access Citizens Advice website.
Need consumer advice? Consumer advice is provided by Citizens Advice consumer service. The Citizens Advice Consumer Service provides free, confidential and impartial advice on consumer issues including: goods that are faulty, not fit for their purpose, or described incorrectly services that have not been carried out with reasonable care and… Read More
Illegal Vaping Products – ‘disposable vapes’ / ‘nicotine puffs’ / ‘Geek Bars’
There has been a recent rise in reports across the UK of school children using vaping products. These products are commonly referred to as ‘disposable vapes, ‘nicotine puffs’, or ‘Geek Bars’. This latter name is an actual trade name but is sometimes used for all brands. The law is clear… Read More
Festive Cybercrime risk!
It’s not unheard of for cyber criminals to take advantage of holiday seasons to launch attacks. If you’re an organisation currently suffering a live #cyberattack (in progress), call 0300 123 2040 for Action Fraud’s 24/7 live cyber reporting. 24/7 live cyber reporting for businesses | Action Fraud #SWROCU #TSSW #CyberCrimeAwareness… Read More
Students most at risk at becoming victims of crimes
Students face the risk of becoming victims of a wide variety of crimes at university. Research from a Neighbourhood Watch survey to 172 students (December 2020) indicates the top three crime types students are most concerned about are: 53% said serious violence (including, but not limited to, knife crime, murder, serious assault)… Read More
Buy Wise Be Safe
What is Buy Wise Be Safe? Buy Wise Be Safe shares essential advice to support informed purchases enabling consumers to buy, with confidence, when choosing equipment for children aged five and under. We also advocate safe use of equipment, both new and second hand. To make the information easy to… Read More