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Search for 'rogue trader' targeting vulnerable Ipswich residents
Trading Standards has issued an alert after a vulnerable resident in the IP4 area of Ipswich was pressured into a £2,500 roof repair by a doorstep trader just before Christmas.
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Warning over fake Cadbury Christmas WhatsApp scam
Ipswich residents are being warned about a new WhatsApp scam that promises free Cadbury chocolate hampers but aims to steal personal information.
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How to protect yourself from Christmas shopping scams in Suffolk
With Christmas shopping in full swing, Suffolk Trading Standards has released guidance on spotting and avoiding seasonal scams that could cost shoppers hundreds of pounds.
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Suffolk taxpayers face increased risk as tax scams rise by 16%
Tax scam attempts reported to HMRC have risen by 16.7% in the past year, with fraudsters stepping up their efforts to target Suffolk residents ahead of the January Self Assessment deadline.
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Suffolk residents urged to check on elderly neighbours after storms
Trading Standards is calling on Suffolk residents to help protect vulnerable neighbours from rogue traders who may try to exploit recent storm damage for profit.
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Warning over fake Christmas fair scam targeting Ipswich traders
Small businesses in Ipswich are being warned about fake Christmas craft fair advertisements appearing on Facebook community groups, designed to scam traders out of pitch fees.
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Trading Standards warns of WhatsApp scam targeting Ipswich parents
Suffolk Trading Standards is alerting residents about criminals using WhatsApp to impersonate children and ask parents for money. The scammers typically claim they're using a new phone number after losing or damaging their device.
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How to spot fake council workers after attempted Stowmarket solar panel scam
Residents are being warned to be vigilant when answering their door to people claiming to be council workers after a scammer attempted to defraud a Stowmarket resident out of £200 for fake solar panel repairs.
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How to spot and report fake household support scam targeting Ipswich
Ipswich residents are being warned about fraudsters sending scam text messages that promise £900 from the Household Support Fund in exchange for bank details.
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Residents warned of living allowance text scam
Multiple residents have reported receiving fraudulent text messages claiming to offer a "living allowance" from the UK Government. Local authorities are urging caution as these messages are part of a scam.
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Warning issued over fake Universal Credit app scam in Ipswich
Suffolk Trading Standards has alerted residents to a fraudulent Universal Credit app circulating in the area.
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Trading Standards warns of spray foam insulation removal scam in Ipswich
Suffolk Trading Standards is alerting residents to a rise in cold callers, pressuring homeowners to pay for potentially unnecessary spray foam insulation removal.