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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 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 »

• Trading Standards warns consumers about car-selling scam

  28/05/2009

  Trading Standards is warning consumers about vehicle matching scams, which cost Northern Ireland consumers thousands of pounds every year. more »

• OFT launches fake websites to warn of bogus weight loss and ‘miracle’ health cures

  20/02/2009

  As part of its Scams Awareness Month, the OFT has launched two spoof websites to warn consumers of the dangers of ‘miracle' health and weight loss scams that cost UK consumers an estimated £20m every year. more »

• Your help is needed in the fight against scammers

  02/02/2009

  Trading Standards Service is asking the public to help in the fight back against scammers more »

• Northern Ireland businesses warned about local scam

  22/01/2009

  Businesses are being warned about a company which makes 'cold calls' claiming to represent the Health & Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) to sell health and safety policies. more »