Latest posts tagged with #ScamShare on Bluesky
This week's #ScamShare bulletin has recent case studies of rogue traders who offer to repair driveways/private roads using materials supposedly left over from a previous job
They may start work without being authorised or charge much more than initially agreed
Read more➡️https://ow.ly/zORF50YsJCB
In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:
🗨️Easter Recruitment Scams
🗨️NHS Impersonation Scams
🗨️'Leftover Tarmac' Scams
🗨️Voltage Optimiser Scams
🗨️'Ex-offender' Doorstep Scams
🗨️Gift Card Scams
Please read & share➡️mailchi.mp/742023e8a81a/trading-sta...
Each of our 22 #ScamShare Spotlights highlights a common scam and includes info on how to recognise and avoid them 👇
The A4 leaflets can be viewed online or printed off and shared with those not online
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/scamshare/
In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:
🗨️Insulation Safety: Misleading Information
🗨️'Brushing' Scams
🗨️Maintenance and Repair Scams
🗨️How to Settle Unresolved Financial Disputes
🗨️Students' Good Guide to Credit
🗨️National Student Money Week #nsmw26
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This week's #ScamShare bulletin has examples of remote access scams, where a cold caller says there's an issue with your device
Never allow a cold caller to access any device remotely
➡️mailchi.mp/70620be94093/trading-sta...
Our weekly #ScamShare bulletin includes information and advice about the latest email, doorstep, phone and cyber scams affecting Scottish consumers
Sign up to receive the bulletin and view previous editions at https://www.tsscot.co.uk/bulletin/
This week's #ScamShare bulletin has examples of scams where a cold caller claims to work for a tech company and says there's an issue with your device
Never allow a cold caller to access any device remotely
➡️mailchi.mp/70620be94093/trading-sta...
This week's #ScamShare bulletin has info about some of the most common email scams for #CyberScotlandWeek:
📦Deliveries
💳Banking
❓Survey/Prize draws
🎁Gift cards
📺TV Licensing
💻Cloud Storage
Read more➡️mailchi.mp/70620be94093/trading-sta...
This week's #ScamShare bulletin has a focus on cyber scams for #CyberScotlandWeek:
🗨️Be #ShopAware
🗨️Remote Access Scams
🗨️Amazon QR Code Scams
🗨️Common Email Scams
🗨️Avoiding Scams For Older People
🗨️AskSilver Scam Checker
➡️mailchi.mp/70620be94093/trading-sta...
During #CyberScotlandWeek be #ScamAware of the most frequently reported email scams👇
Don't click on links in unexpected emails. If a message says there's a problem with your account, log in via the official website/app rather than clicking a link #ScamShare
This week's #ScamShare bulletin features examples of council impersonation scams
If a cold caller says they're working for/with the council, verify their identity with the council before dealing with them
➡️mailchi.mp/5d1950051c15/trading-sta...
In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:
🗨️Solar Panel Scams
🗨️Council Impersonation Scams
🗨️Scam Advertising Trends of 2025
🗨️Illegal Skin Lightening Products
🗨️Investment Scams: Fake Celeb Endorsements
🗨️WhatsApp Scams
➡️mailchi.mp/5d1950051c15/trading-sta...
In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:
🗨️Avoid Counterfeit Valentine's Gifts
🗨️Antivirus Provider Scams
🗨️Insulation Scams: Formaldehyde Poisoning
🗨️Romance Scams
🗨️Borrow Money Safely Online
🗨️Scam QR Codes on Parking Meters
➡️mailchi.mp/4394780ae173/trading-sta...
This is #SaferInternetDay - be #ScamAware of some of the most common email scams👇
Don't click on links in unexpected emails. If a message says there's a problem with your account, log in via the official website/app rather than clicking a link #ScamShare
In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:
🗨️Thermal Coating Scams
🗨️Amazon 'Product Recall' Scams
🗨️Compensation Scams: Insulation
🗨️Police Impersonation Scams
🗨️Phone Contract Scams
🗨️Product Safety & Recent Recalls
Read & share➡️ mailchi.mp/bf661f4bf2c1/trading-sta...
Do you have friends or relatives who are bothered by scam calls?
Our PDF with information about common scam calls and how to avoid them can be printed off for those who are not online 👇 #ScamShare #ScamAware
www.tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/...
This week's #ScamShare bulletin has examples of bank email scams:
🗨️We're upgrading our authentication process and need your details
🗨️A new direct debit has been set up
🗨️A suspicious transaction has been made
➡️ mailchi.mp/42b8d106dc70/trading-sta...
In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:
🗨️Insulation Assessment Scams
🗨️Emergency Locksmith Scams
🗨️Council Impersonation Scams
🗨️Banking Scam Emails
🗨️FCA Firm Checker
🗨️Digital Telecare Scams
Please read & share ➡️mailchi.mp/42b8d106dc70/trading-sta...
In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:
🗨️Fake Customer Service Accounts on Social Media
🗨️Warranty/Insurance Scams
🗨️Roofing Scams - 'Extra Work'
🗨️British Gas Scam Emails
🗨️Safe Jobseeking
🗨️Avoiding Cryptocurrency Scams
➡️ mailchi.mp/d4367973ea19/trading-sta...
Do you have friends or relatives who are bothered by scam calls?
Our PDF with information about common scam calls and how to avoid them can be printed off for those who are not online 👇 #ScamShare #ScamAware
www.tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/...
If your property has damaged in storms this winter, avoid dealing with cold callers who offer to carry out repair jobs on the spot, or who say they've found damage
Read more in our #ScamShare bulletin
➡️ mailchi.mp/5d5d26b6d4e8/trading-sta...
In the first #ScamShare bulletin of 2026:
🗨️Self Assessment Scams
🗨️Tour Operator Scams
🗨️Health/Sleep Survey Scams
🗨️Cloud Storage Scams
🗨️Find Trusted Traders & Report Issues
🗨️Ask Silver Scam Checker
Please read & share ➡️mailchi.mp/5d5d26b6d4e8/trading-sta...
Our #ScamShare bulletin will return tomorrow, with information and advice about the latest email, doorstep, phone and cyber scams affecting Scottish consumers.
Sign up to receive the bulletin here: https://mailchi.mp/79a5dd06fd6a/scamshare
Report all scams to @advicedotscot
Our weekly #ScamShare bulletin includes information and advice about the latest email, doorstep, phone and cyber scams affecting Scottish consumers
Sign up to receive the bulletin and view previous editions at https://www.tsscot.co.uk/bulletin/
Our #ScamShare bulletin will return next week, with information and advice about the latest email, doorstep, phone and cyber scams affecting Scottish consumers.
Sign up to receive the bulletin here: https://mailchi.mp/79a5dd06fd6a/scamshare
Report all scams to Advice Direct Scotland
Do you have friends or relatives who are bothered by scam calls?
Our PDF with information about common scam calls and how to avoid them can be printed off for those who are not online 👇 #ScamShare #ScamAware
www.tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/...
Worried about scams?
Check out our 22 #ScamShare Spotlights which feature examples of common scams and how to avoid them 👇
They can be viewed online or printed off and shared with those not online
https://www.tsscot.co.uk/scamshare/
There has been a huge increase in "Hello Mum/Dad" scams on WhatsApp, where fraudsters pose as a family member and ask for money
Our #ScamShare Spotlight PDF has some real-life examples of these scams and advice on how to avoid them
➡️https://www.tsscot.co.uk/spotlight-whatsapp/
We've compiled a list of some of the most common scams that featured in our #ScamShare bulletin throughout 2025 👇
Report all scams to Advice Direct Scotland on 0808 164 6000 or via scamwatch.scot #ScamShare
➡️ mailchi.mp/42a4363bf9c0/trading-sta...
In the last #ScamShare bulletin of 2025:
🗨️Common Scams in 2025
🗨️Christmas Safety Warning: Hazardous Counterfeit Goods
🗨️Amazon QR Code Scam
🗨️Cadbury Christmas Giveaway Scam
🗨️Online Shopping: Your Rights
🗨️GP Scam Calls
➡️ mailchi.mp/42a4363bf9c0/trading-sta...
