Latest scams doing the rounds
Dudley residents are advised to be extra vigilant as scammers claiming to be from the TV licensing company and HMRC target the area.
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Scam awareness fortnight
As this year’s scam awareness fortnight approaches, residents are warned to be extra cautious of coronavirus related scams.
Fraudster jailed for conning pensioner out of thousands
A fraudster who conned thousands of pounds out of a pensioner for shoddy and unnecessary roofing repairs at his home has been jailed.
Partnership to tackle financial crime launched
Organisations from across Dudley borough have today (March 6) pledged to work together to end financial crime.
Scams unit saves estimated £4.5million
A scams unit set up to protect the borough’s most vulnerable residents has stopped an estimated £4.5million being lost to scams.
Second prosecution lands Dudley car trader suspended prison sentence
A Dudley car trader has received a 20 week prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, after a second prosecution by Dudley Trading Standards.
Car trader ordered to pay thousands after misleading advert
A trader from Dudley who sold a car which turned out to have a leaking exhaust and other damage has been hit with a bill of more than £3,000 by a court.
Trader sold unsafe baby booster seats
A Halesowen trader who continued to advertise baby booster seats despite knowing they posed a ‘serious’ risk has been prosecuted in a case brought by Dudley Trading Standards.