Apr 22, 2026
On Wednesday 22 April 2026, a 65-year-old male, Ian Jones, pleaded guilty to 15 charges under the Trade Marks Act 1994 at Hamilton Sheriff Court. This comes as the result of a series of successful operations undertaken by Trading Standards Scotland and partners,...May 6, 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...Mar 18, 2025
The Scottish Anti-Illicit Trade Group (SAITG) has relaunched this month, with the aim of combating counterfeiting and Intellectual Property crime in Scotland.Supported by the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO), the group brings together law enforcement, government...Oct 9, 2024
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...Sep 17, 2024
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...Sep 5, 2024
As energy prices and bills are set to remain high over the autumn and winter months, Trading Standards Scotland is launching a new campaign to help consumers avoid scams linked to energy efficiency measures and to point them towards sources of trusted, impartial...This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT Privacy & Cookies Policy
