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Scam Alert

Scam alerts provide information on the latest cons to help you avoid being ripped off. Check back regularly to stay informed and protected.

• Beware: One in 25 Adults Fall for Scams in 2009

  16/02/2010

  The annual campaign, highlights how scammers are targeting unsuspecting people by using increasingly sophisticated and manipulative tactics. more »

• Get Wise to Top 10 Scams This Christmas

  15/12/2009

  As Christmas approaches, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment’s Trading Standards Service (TSS) says its time for the public to give themselves a Christmas present and fight back against the scammers more »

• Beware of Buying Fake Goods Online: Consumerline

  09/12/2009

  With Christmas shopping in full swing, a warning has been issued by Consumerline about the dangers of buying counterfeit goods online. more »

• Consumerline Warns of ‘Cold-Call’ Scams

  29/09/2009

  Consumers should never disclose personal details over the telephone, according to advice from Consumerline today. more »

• Beware of 'Free Trial' Slimming Products

  18/08/2009

  Trading Standards Service has warned consumers to beware of online offers of slimming products that claim to be on a 'free trial basis'. more »