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Find out about the latest scams relating to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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As travel restrictions are eased, Trading Standards Scotland is warning those planning to book a holiday in Scotland to be wary of scams.

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Scottish Illegal Money Lending

The Scottish Illegal Money Lending UNIT (SIMLU) works in partnership with other agencies and organisations across Scotland to help eradicate the scourge of Loan Sharks.

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