⚠Product Recalls: Climbing harnesses - various - presenting a serious risk of injury.⚠ Check the full listing here: gov.uk/government/new… #summersafety

OPSS publishes annual report for its Product Safety Database for 2023-24. gov.uk/government/new…

⚠Product Recall: Fantasy Wireless charging pad supplied with a Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) branded accord player (2406-0131) presenting a risk of fire.⚠ gov.uk/product-safety… #productrecalls #ukrecallsandalerts

Results of the Big Scottish Scam Survey 2024 are in! The 10 most common scams: 📦Delivery Scams 📺Amazon Scams 🏠Energy Scams 💳HMRC Scams 💷Bank Scams 🎉Prize Draw Scams 📱WhatsApp Scams 💻Broadband Scams 🕵️‍♂️Remote Access Scams 🛒Online Shopping Scams ➡️mailchi.mp/f0f030fbdbbd/t…

Yesterday #wind generated 31.9% of British electricity, more than nuclear 22.3%, imports 17.0%, gas 14.8%, solar 7.3%, biomass 3.8%, hydro 2.9%, coal 0.0%, coal 0.0% *excl. non-renewable distributed generation

This is #TrustedTraderWeek, preventing doorstep crime & rogue traders Protect yourself by using a Trading Standards vetted business Visit approvedtrader.scot to see all official Trusted and Approved Traders across Scotland #TradingStandards #TrustedTrader #ApprovedTrader

🚨 Energy Prices Up! Time to review your tariff? Check your bills against new Ofgem price cap and see if switching could save you money. Need help? Contact energyadvice.scot at 0808 196 8660. More info: energyadvice.scot/with-energy-pr…

⚠Product Recall: Cooke & Lewis Arkell Bath Screens sold by B&Q (2408-0182) presenting a risk of injuries.⚠ gov.uk/product-safety… #productrecalls #ukrecallsandalerts

Want to learn more about our new consumer enforcement powers? Join our event on 9 September to hear from our senior leaders on our new direct consumer enforcement process. Secure your spot: eventbrite.co.uk/e/understandin… #DMCC #ConsumerEnforcement #DigitalMarkets

A new report from statutory consumer body Consumer Scotland has set out the key challenges facing consumers in Scotland in 2024 and beyond. Read more here: bit.ly/3Zf7J2F

Over 66? You might be eligible for Pension Credit, even if you own your home or have savings. Don't miss out—learn more here: advice.scot/understanding-… Need help? Contact advice.scot at 0808 800 9060. #PensionCredit #CostOfLiving #Benefits

This is Trusted Trader Week! Most Trading Standards Services in Scotland have their own scheme with vetted local businesses. Visit our free portal at approvedtrader.scot to see them. @Tsscot @consumer_scot #TrustedTraderWeek #ApprovedTrader

Facing redundancy? Claiming benefits like JSA or ESA can help protect your financial future by keeping your NI record intact. Learn more: advice.scot/navigating-red… Need advice? Contact advice.scot at 0808 800 9060. #Redundancy #FinancialPlanning #Benefits

Consumer Scotland has responded to the announcement by communications regulator Ofcom on the future of the universal postal service. Read our full statement: bit.ly/4cTxlVK

Don't get caught out with any repairs or work around the home, use a trader you can trust, visit our Approved Trader Portal approvedtrader.scot for free access to all the Trading Standards operated assured trader schemes in Scotland. @tsscot @consumer_scot advice.scot

Energyadvice.scot advisors can provide: ✅free advice and information about energy suppliers and their complaints processes ✅support to those struggling with energy bills Get in touch on 0808 196 8660 or find out more at energyadvice.scot #TurnDownEnergyScams

🥳It's nearly our big birthday! Find out more about our story and the values that continue to inform everything FSB does to this day.💪

Thinking of making your home more energy efficient? Have an impartial assessment carried out first Cold callers may try to sell energy saving measures that you don’t need & which won’t provide any benefit Get free, impartial advice from Home Energy Scotland #TurnDownEnergyScams

📢 Important Consumer Rights Information: Understanding Section 75 Claims. If you spent over £100 on a credit card, you can claim a refund with Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act. Need help? Call 0808 164 6000 or chat live on our website. #ConsumerRights #Section75 #Refunds

“There is growing evidence of misleading claims, rogue traders and scams in the energy market. This campaign will help support consumers by directing them to trusted sources of information and advice.” Consumer Scotland Chief Executive Sam Ghibaldan #TurnDownEnergyScams