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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.

• Public urged to be wary of festive scams

  07/12/2011

  As Christmas approaches, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment’s Trading Standards Service (TSS) is urging consumers to be on their guard against the top five most likely festive scams of 2011. Scams are estimated to cost consumers in Northern Ireland £100million every year. more »

• Get Safe Online Week 2011

  08/11/2011

  The increase in smart phone malware is one of the key threats being highlighted during this year’s annual Get Safe Online Week. At a summit to launch the week, Francis Maude, Minister for the Cabinet Office, launched a new Rough Guide to Internet Security. more »

• Rogue doorstep sellers targeting elderly, warn Trading Standards

  03/10/2011

  Rogue doorstep sellers are increasingly preying on the elderly and vulnerable, the Trading Standards Service (TSS) has warned. more »

• Local businesses hit by rise in scams

  05/09/2011

  Small and medium businesses are being urged to be extra vigilant to avoid being caught out by scammers more »

• Trading Standards warning about online ticket scams

  08/03/2011

  The Trading Standards Service (TSS) is warning music and sports fans not to be conned by the increasing number of sophisticated fake ticketing sites that are appearing online. more »