Trading Standards Press Releases

2011

Tobacco Register Reminder (September 2011)

Moray Council’s trading standards service has reminder local tobacco retailers of the need to sign up to the Scottish tobacco retailer register before October 1.

Moray Warning Over Rogue Traders (August 2011)

Moray Council’s trading standards section has warned residents about the dangers of giving work to rogue traders after a local woman was the victim of shoddy work and asked to pay an inflated price.

Fixed Penalties Issued for Under-age Tobacco Sales (August 2011)

Three Moray businesses have been issued with fixed penalties by Moray Council’s trading standards officers after selling cigarettes to under-18s.

Trading Standards Warning on 'Mystery Shopper' Scam (June 2011)

Moray Council is warning local residents not to fall for a new employment scam after two consumers contacted the trading standards section after almost losing thousands of pounds when they went looking for part-time work.

Alarm Warning (April 2011)

The Moray Council’s Trading Standards Service are seeking to warn the Moray Community about businesses cold calling residents offering ‘free’ security and alarm systems but which can tie victims into hidden long term contracts costing thousands of pounds.

Spring Warning of Rogue Traders In Moray (March 2011)

The Moray Council Trading Standards Service and Grampian Police are warning the Moray community that there is likely to be an increased risk of rogue traders calling at their door over the next few months. As the end of the winter encourages homeowners to look at their properties, rogue businesses who offer to carry out gardening work, repair or clean roofs or replace tarmac often target homeowners.

VAT Increase (January 2011)

With the standard rate of VAT being increased to 20% on the fourth of January 2011, The Moray Council’s Trading Standards Service are keen to advise both consumers and business on the effects of the changes to prices and to prevent any potential for misleading price information as a result of the increase.

2010

Trading Standards Warn Against a Late "Online" Christmas (November 2010)

Moray Council Trading Standards are looking to give some friendly advice to Moray consumers looking to buy presents online this Christmas. Their warning is to order early and make sure you read the ‘small print’.

Shortweight Coal Prosecution (October 2010)

Trading Standards with The Moray Council have welcomed the prosecution of a national coal supplier for selling two bags of coal which were considerably under the declared weight and warn others to be careful during the coming winter months.

Fireworks - Be safe no sorry! (October 2010)

This week Grampian Fire and Rescue Service, Grampian Police, Moray Council Antisocial Behaviour Service and Moray Council Trading Standards Service will be launching their annual bonfire and firework safety campaign.

Moray Council Money Advice Service Welcomes Debt Management Crackdown (October 2010)

The Moray Council’s Money Advice Service have welcomed last week’s warning by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) to 129 Debt Management firms to start complying or face losing their consumer credit licences.

Update on Loan Scam Warning (September 2010)

The Moray Council’s Trading Standards Service have issued an important update to consumers concerned about an alleged fake loan scam involving a company called MCO Capital Limited trading as ‘Help Loan’ or ‘Balance Loan’.

Better Access to Advice on Money Issues (September 2010)

An innovative Moray Access partnership is expanding its capacity to help and advise local residents who are looking for assistance and guidance with debt, benefits enquiries and affordable credit and savings options.

Identity Theft Scam (September 2010)

Trading Standards are urgently warning Moray residents to beware if they receive an unexpected demand through the post for the repayment of a loan, after receiving several complaints over the last few days

Phishing Email Scam (September 2010)

A new warning has been issued by Moray Council Trading Standards for local consumers to be on their guard against an email scam which tries to trick people into giving out personal information.

Spray Paints Test Purchase (August 2010)

The Moray Council’s Trading Standards Service are warning retailers to be more vigilant following a recent survey which revealed that four out of thirteen Moray businesses sold spray paint cans to an underage volunteer.

Petrol Test Purchase (July 2010)

The Moray Council Trading Standards recently carried out a test purchase exercise in relation to the supply of petrol to youngsters.

Child Car Seats (July 2010)

Moray Trading Standards and the Grampian Police Road Safety Unit are participating in the Good Egg Guide’s In-car Child Safety Initiative.

New Dawn Events - (April 2010)

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Scam Warning - (January 2010)

Moray Council’s trading standards section is to take part in the Office of Fair Trading’s ‘Scamnesty’ campaign next month. To access the Top Ten Scams click here.