http://www.kent.gov.uk/ Kent County Council: Trading Standards Fri, 24 May 2013 06:01:58 GMT Kent County Council 15 http://www.kent.gov.uk/ http://www.kent.gov.uk/plugins/rss/images/rss_feed.gif The National Illegal Money Lending Team is running an online survey to understand public awareness of loan sharks. Complete the survey for the chance to win a £20 voucher. http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/loan_shark_survey.aspx http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/loan_shark_survey.aspx Mon, 20 May 2013 10:26:19 GMT Trading Standards Citizens Advice and the Trading Standards Institute have teamed up to highlight the problem of scams, tell people how to avoid being taken in and how they can fight back against the scammers. http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/scam_awareness_month.aspx http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/scam_awareness_month.aspx Wed, 01 May 2013 09:06:38 GMT Trading Standards Find out how to avoid scams when booking your holiday. http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/holiday_fraud.aspx http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/holiday_fraud.aspx Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:11:17 GMT Trading Standards Trader offering driveway work in the Tonbridge area failing to give notice of the right to cancel. http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/doorstep_trader,_tonbridge.aspx http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/doorstep_trader,_tonbridge.aspx Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:50:59 GMT Trading Standards Fraudulent accounts used to order goods for delivery which are then intercepted. http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/parcel_delivery_scam.aspx http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/parcel_delivery_scam.aspx Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:27:12 GMT Trading Standards Potential rogue trader targeting properties that have previously had work completed. http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/cold_caller,_dartford.aspx http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/cold_caller,_dartford.aspx Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:33:20 GMT Trading Standards A 66 year old woman has been arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending following an operation in Kent on Tuesday. http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/suspected_loan_shark_arrested.aspx http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/suspected_loan_shark_arrested.aspx Sat, 23 Mar 2013 01:18:18 GMT Trading Standards Recorded message scam claiming that you may be entitled to £1,000 towards your state pension. http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/telephone_scam_-_7_march_2013.aspx http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/telephone_scam_-_7_march_2013.aspx Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:04:06 GMT Trading Standards If you've received a counterfeit collection bag please let us know. http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/troop_aid.aspx http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/troop_aid.aspx Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:02:24 GMT Trading Standards Doorstep callers canvassing for building and roofing work http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/doorstep_callers.aspx http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/doorstep_callers.aspx Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:26:12 GMT Trading Standards Rogue traders are targeting householders with ash trees on their property, falsely claiming that trees need to be felled or pruned due to ash dieback disease. http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/ash_dieback_disease_scam.aspx http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/ash_dieback_disease_scam.aspx Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:21:51 GMT Trading Standards Don't get caught out. Know your rights when dealing with cold callers. http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/driveway_cold_callers.aspx http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/driveway_cold_callers.aspx Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:54:05 GMT Trading Standards Trader failing to give notice of legal right to cancel. http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/roofing_doorstep_trader.aspx http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/roofing_doorstep_trader.aspx Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:47:51 GMT Trading Standards The caller claims that your computer has a virus and that they need to take control of the computer remotely to fix it. http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/computer_virus_scam.aspx http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/computer_virus_scam.aspx Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:47:51 GMT Trading Standards Scam advert designed to obtain payment and personal details. http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/kitten_scam.aspx http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/kitten_scam.aspx Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:29:14 GMT Trading Standards Scam email requesting personal informaiton. http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/royal_mail_scam.aspx http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/royal_mail_scam.aspx Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:29:14 GMT Trading Standards Scam telephone caller requesting UKASH payment. http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/payment_protection_insurance.aspx http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/payment_protection_insurance.aspx Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:58:17 GMT Trading Standards Two male teenagers targetting vulnerable residents. http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/dartford_cold_callers.aspx http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/dartford_cold_callers.aspx Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:43:57 GMT Trading Standards The caller claims to be from the Office of Fair Trading, telling the resident they owe £100,000 and asking for personal details such as bank details. http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/office_of_fair_trading_scam.aspx http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/office_of_fair_trading_scam.aspx Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:45:58 GMT Trading Standards Scam car advert from seller claiming to be a serving solider who has been stationed abroad. http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/second_hand_car_scam.aspx http://www.kent.gov.uk/community_and_living/consumer_advice/news_and_alerts/register_for_alerts/second_hand_car_scam.aspx Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:26:59 GMT Trading Standards