The company I have ordered goods from has gone out of business! What do you do? Find out your consumer rights at:

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People use skin lightening products for complex social and personal reasons. Many of these products are illegal in the UK and have been found to contain harmful substances.

For more information, visit: tradingstandards.uk/cosmetics

#CostOfBeauty

If you suspect your child has swallowed magnets then take them to A&E straight away or call 999. #magnetsafety

Own a business? Have some questions about which regulations apply to you?
Contact our Business Advice team who can help ⬇️
orlo.uk/OVvsP

Criminals use hacked social media accounts to extort victims for money.

Don't make life easy for them, use our top tips to secure your accounts properly.

Find out more👇
actionfraud.police.uk/secureyouracco…

Has your account been hacked?

All may not be lost, follow these tips to try and recover it
ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/recov…

Check out our latest Business Bites ⤵️ - free allergy resources, illegal cosmetics and more:
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Police and trading standards officials are warning Gatwick Airport passengers to 'do their research' when using meet and greet parking companies as they continue to receive regular reports of disappointed customers using the services.
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We’ve teamed up with Parent Zone to help 11–14-year-olds test how cyber secure they are and to boost their cyber security. Encourage young people to take the quiz to ensure they’re securing their online accounts and devices⬇️
parentzone.org.uk/article/cyber-…

When costly beauty treatments are desired, buying the products for use at home may seem tempting. However, many have been found to be both illegal and shockingly unsafe 😧
#CostofBeauty

Follow the link below to find out more:

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Are you late getting #O2 tickets to see Take That #ThisLifeOnTour ?
Please only buy from official sources otherwise you may lose your money and your chance to see the boys!
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Trading Standards are taking action to protect residents against ticket fraud.

Top tips for safe ticket purchases 🎟️ 👉 orlo.uk/r3FKf

Sign up to the Trading Standards newsletter for updated information on frauds and scams: orlo.uk/AE094

Thinking of starting your own food venture🍴?

Whether it's from a cosy corner of your home, a bustling food truck, or through social media, registering your food business is the first step!

Register today ➡️ food.gov.uk/business-guida…

#FoodBusiness

Livestock keepers, checkout the latest information from DEFRA, the new PATHFINDER newsletter.
You will find information regarding new government funding for 2024 and how to subscribe to the newsletter so you receive future updates straight to your inbox.
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New laws to protect consumers from cyber criminals come into force in the UK
Manufacturers of products such as phones, TVs and smart doorbells are required to implement minimum security standards meaning easily guessable default passwords can't be used.
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🏏 Cricket Fans
How to buy England cricket tickets for 2024 home international games: orlo.uk/hkHAU & NOT via social media, otherwise you could be at risk of #TicketFraud
England and Wales Cricket Board #Cricket
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A member of the team attended the Buckingham Community Banking hub this week along with TVP Aylesbury Vale & Trading Standards to provide crime prevention information to customers relating to scams.

Positive engagement was had, keep your eyes peeled for further pop ups at the hub!

Are you involved in the organisation of agricultural events/shows? Yes, then please register for one of Defra’s ‘Plan, Prevent and Protect’ webinars.
For further information and to register for a webinar go to – orlo.uk/3a36H

📨🛍️Fraudsters use genuine-looking emails and texts to lure victims to fake online shopping websites.

🛒Check out these top tips to protect yourself against online shopping scams👇actionfraud.police.uk/shoponlinesafe…

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨

We've identified a new VAT email scam, which may encourage you to scan a QR code. 📧

HMRC will never ask you to submit personal information via a QR code. ❌

If you have received this email, do not engage, and report it to us using the link below.🔻