Shut out Scammers 2025

Nationwide Shut out Scammers campaign launched by Trading Standards Scotland and Police Scotland to empower consumers to avoid doorstep scams As Scottish consumers continue to struggle with price increases and rising energy bills, Trading Standards Scotland and Police...

Scots losing more than £4,000 a day to doorstep scammers

Scots are losing more than £4,000 a day to rogue traders, new figures from consumer watchdogs reveal. Trading Standards Scotland (TSS) is urging vigilance in the wake of a surge in doorstep scams, mis-sold services, and shoddy household repairs. The findings follow...

Spray Foam Customers Warned About Removal Scams

Homeowners who have recently been missold spray foam insulation are being warned to be wary of letters and cold callers from companies offering to remove it. At the start of 2024, Trading Standards Scotland (TSS) issued a warning about spray foam insulation, following...