Weekly Scam Share Bulletin

09/10/2025
About 9 Alert 9 Weekly Scam Share Bulletin

 

Please see below message and linked bulletin from Trading Standards Scotland

 

09/10/25

Welcome to the latest edition of the Scam Share bulletin, which is available to view by clicking here.

Stay Scam Aware and please keep sharing any relevant information in this bulletin with friends and family. 

 

If you are receiving this bulletin via the Neighbourhood Watch Scotland Alert platform, did you know you can opt in to receive information directly from Trading Standards Scotland? Find out more in the bulletin under Ongoing Scams / Campaigns. Neighbourhood Watch Scotland Alert Platform

 

In This Issue:

 

Recently Reported Scams 

  • Recruitment Scams
  • Recognise Misleading & Aggressive Sales Practices
  • Delivery Scams
  • Storm Damage: Find Trusted Traders & Report Issues 

Ongoing Scams / Campaigns 

  • Challenge Poverty Week
  • Neighbourhood Watch Scotland Alert Platform 

 

Where to Report Scams 

Scams
In Scotland, report all scams to Advice Direct Scotland by calling 0808 164 6000 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) or online at www.consumeradvice.scot

Fraud
If you have been the victim of fraud, report it to Police Scotland on 101 or 999 in an emergency. 

Suspicious Emails
You can forward suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk and send links from websites which you think are trying to scam the public to the National Cyber Security Centre’s scam website reporting service at www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/about-this-website/report-scam-website

Suspicious Text Messages
If you receive a suspicious text message you can forward it to 7726. The free-of-charge ‘7726’ service enables your provider to investigate and take action if malicious content is found.

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