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Please see below message and linked bulletin from Trading Standards Scotland. 30/01/25
Welcome to the latest edition of the Scam Share bulletin, which is available to view by clicking here.
Stay Scam Aware and please keep sharing any relevant information in this bulletin with friends and family.
Trading Standards Scotland is looking for examples of scams to feature in upcoming press activity. If you have experienced a doorstep scam or had issues with a rogue trader that you dealt with following a cold call, please fill out this form. (There is no requirement to provide any personal or identifying details) Complete the form at https://forms.office.com/e/diWEVbQg0Q Recently Reported Scams - Voltage Optimiser Scams
- Locksmith Scams
- Cryptocurrency Scams - AI
- Telecare Scams
Ongoing Scams / Campaigns - Storm Damage: Find Trusted Traders
- Self Assessment Scams
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Where to Report Scams Scams
In Scotland, report all scams to Advice Direct Scotland by calling 0808 164 6000 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) or online at www.consumeradvice.scot
Fraud
If you have been the victim of fraud, report it to Police Scotland on 101 or 999 in an emergency.
Suspicious Emails
You can forward suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk and send links from websites which you think are trying to scam the public to the National Cyber Security Centre's scam website reporting service at www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/about-this-website/report-scam-website
Suspicious Text Messages
If you receive a suspicious text message you can forward it to 7726. The free-of-charge ‘7726’ service enables your provider to investigate and take action if malicious content is found. | 
