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Trading Standards NI

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Working to achieve a fair trading environment and informed, confident consumers. We tweet news, alerts and info. For complaints/enquiries call 0300 123 62 62.

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linkhttp://www.nidirect.gov.uk/consumerline calendar_today18-08-2011 14:50:09

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🏝️ Looking for last minute summer holiday deals?🏝️ Action Fraud reports victims lost on average £1851 last year. ✅Use your credit card ✅Don't click on links in texts/e-mails offering deals. ✅Check your holiday is ABTA/ATOL Protected #HolidayFraud ☀️

🏝️ Looking for last minute summer holiday deals?🏝️ 

<a href="/actionfrauduk/">Action Fraud</a> reports victims lost on average £1851 last year. 

✅Use your credit card 
✅Don't click on links in texts/e-mails offering deals. 
✅Check your holiday is ABTA/ATOL Protected
#HolidayFraud ☀️
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TSS are aware of scammers targeting cashless car-parking payment systems by placing fake QR code stickers on meters or other signage. These codes are directed to scam websites/fake apps where bank details are stolen. Some victims have had unauthorised payments taken #ScamAware

TSS are aware of scammers targeting cashless car-parking payment systems by placing fake QR code stickers on meters or other signage. These codes are directed to scam websites/fake apps where bank details are stolen. Some victims have had unauthorised payments taken #ScamAware
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👀Watch out for scam ad's offering free gifts or ways to make extra money by reviewing products🛍️ In order to receive rewards you are asked to; Complete surveys, provide personal info, refer friends, & install app's all designed to steal info and money. #ScamAware

👀Watch out for scam ad's offering free gifts or ways to make extra money by reviewing products🛍️

In order to receive rewards you are asked to; 
Complete surveys, provide personal info, refer friends,  &amp; install app's all designed to steal info and money.

 #ScamAware
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Looking for tickets to the top summer events? Keep yourself safe from #TicketFraud 1️⃣Be wary of ‘too good to be true’ offers 2️⃣Buy direct from the event organiser 3️⃣Pay using a credit card for extra protection 4⃣Read reviews & make sure the company has proper contact information

Looking for tickets to the top summer events? Keep yourself safe from #TicketFraud
1️⃣Be wary of ‘too good to be true’ offers
2️⃣Buy direct from the event organiser
3️⃣Pay using a credit card for extra protection
4⃣Read reviews &amp; make sure the company has proper contact information
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Buying a home is stressful! Conditional selling, where an estate agent says you must use their own mortgage broker or other type of service, is against the law. Here’s some useful advice on how to spot the illegal practice and tips on how to avoid it⤵️ moneysavingexpert.com/mortgages/esta…

Buying a home is stressful!
Conditional selling, where an estate agent says you must use their own mortgage broker or other type of service, is against the law.  Here’s some useful advice on how to spot the illegal practice and tips on how to avoid it⤵️
moneysavingexpert.com/mortgages/esta…
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🔍 Searching for a new home? Watch out for rental scams! Be cautious of unusually low rents, urgent requests for payment, and landlords who won’t meet in person. Do your homework! #RentalScams #ApartmentHunting #StaySafe

🔍 Searching for a new home? Watch out for rental scams!

Be cautious of unusually low rents, urgent requests for payment, and landlords who won’t meet in person.  Do your homework!

#RentalScams #ApartmentHunting #StaySafe
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🚨 Beware of rental scams. Avoid upfront payments, insist on meeting the landlord in person, and always verify property details. Stay safe out there! #ScamAware #RentalScams #MeetTheLandlord

🚨 Beware of rental scams.

Avoid upfront payments, insist on meeting the landlord in person, and always verify property details. 
Stay safe out there!

#ScamAware #RentalScams #MeetTheLandlord
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On social media, oversharing may mean overexposing! Read Get Safe Online expert tips about how to share safely #WhatDoYouShare getsafeonline.org/whatdoyoushare/

On social media, oversharing may mean overexposing! Read Get Safe Online expert tips about how to share safely #WhatDoYouShare getsafeonline.org/whatdoyoushare/
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👀If your profile isn’t set to private, think about who might see it and what others could find out about you. That goes for location settings on your phone and apps too #WhatDoYouShare getsafeonline.org/whatdoyoushare/

👀If your profile isn’t set to private, think about who might see it and what others could find out about you. That goes for location settings on your phone and apps too #WhatDoYouShare getsafeonline.org/whatdoyoushare/
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Renting a new place? Avoid rental scams! • Research the property and landlord • Avoid upfront payments • Always visit the property • Verify ownership • Use reputable rental platforms. Stay safe! #RentalScams #NoMoneyUpfront #MeetTheLandlord

Renting a new place? Avoid rental scams! 
• Research the property and landlord
• Avoid upfront payments
• Always visit the property
• Verify ownership
• Use reputable rental platforms.
Stay safe!
#RentalScams #NoMoneyUpfront #MeetTheLandlord
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🕵️‍♂️Don’t get caught in a rental scam! Always visit the property in person, verify ownership, and use reputable platforms. High-pressure tactics and vague listings are red flags. Protect yourself! #ScamAware #RentalScams #NoMoneyUpfront #MeetTheLandlord

🕵️‍♂️Don’t get caught in a rental scam!
Always visit the property in person, verify ownership, and use reputable platforms. High-pressure tactics and vague listings are red flags.  Protect yourself!
#ScamAware #RentalScams #NoMoneyUpfront #MeetTheLandlord
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CTSI have been aware of these types of scams for some time however they continue to target vulnerable people who may have previously been involved in fake investment scams. tradingstandards.uk/.../public-los…

CTSI have been aware of these types of scams for some time however they continue to target vulnerable people who may have previously been involved in fake investment scams. 
tradingstandards.uk/.../public-los…
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🏠Navigating the rental market? Be aware of rental scams! Criminals use high end photos of properties that don’t exist, high-pressure tactics, and avoid in-person meetings. Research the property, verify ownership, and use secure payment methods. #ScamAware #RentalScams

🏠Navigating the rental market? Be aware of rental scams! Criminals use high end photos of properties that don’t exist, high-pressure tactics, and avoid in-person meetings.
Research the property, verify ownership, and use secure payment methods. #ScamAware #RentalScams
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With Bank Impersonation Scams on the rise, we are encouraging everyone to use the 159 Service to make sure they are talking to their genuine bank. Remember your bank will never ask you for passwords, remote access or to move money into another account.

With Bank Impersonation Scams on the rise, we are encouraging everyone to use the 159 Service to make sure they are talking to their genuine bank. Remember your bank will never ask you for passwords, remote access or to move money into another account.
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Scam ad's lead unsuspecting consumers to sites designed to steal personal information and leave them out of pocket. Report scam ad's to The Advertising Standards Authority asa.org.uk/make-a-complai…

Scam ad's lead unsuspecting consumers to sites designed to steal personal information and leave them out of pocket. 

Report scam ad's to The Advertising Standards Authority asa.org.uk/make-a-complai…