You can read Suffolk County Council's statement on our website.
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You can read Suffolk County Council's statement on our website.
Scams are created to trick you into handing over money or personal details. They can be targeted at businesses or individuals.
As well as leaving people out of pocket, it is estimated that £5 billion to £10 billion is lost to scams each year in the UK. Scams may occur through phone calls, letters, emails, the internet or at your door.
To find out more about scams:
Victims are often left feeling a sense of shame and social isolation, but don't feel embarrassed as it can happen to anyone.
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If you believe you are a victim of a scam, been sold a faulty product or been received poor service, you can report it.
Each week we will send you an email with details of all the scams and rogues targeting Suffolk, which will help to protect and empower you and your local community.
The email also provides guidance on your Consumer Rights as well as the dangerous products that have been recalled (see a copy of a recent alert here).
Sign up to receive a weekly Consumer Champions email alert.
Friends Against Scams is a campaign which aims to protect and prevent people from becoming victims of scams by empowering communities to 'Take a Stand Against Scams'.
Scams affect the lives of millions of people across the UK. People who are scammed often experience loneliness, shame and social isolation.
By completing the online learning (which takes approximately 20 minutes), anyone can learn about the different types of scams and how to spot and support a victim.
With increased knowledge and awareness, people can make scams part of everyday conversation with their family, friends and neighbours, which will enable them to protect themselves and others.
Suffolk Trusted Trader is a Trading Standards scheme aimed to help protect residents and stop doorstep crime.
Choose with confidence - all the businesses listed in the Suffolk Trusted Trader directory have been checked by Trading Standards.
Trading Standards check each business before it's listed by running background checks. We also monitor reviews customers leave for the businesses.