People urged to ignore vaccine scam Posted on: 24/02/2021 A scam which preys on people’s hope for a coronavirus vaccine and attempts to obtain their bank details has been reported in Dudley borough. #Scam #Scams unit #vaccination
Scam warning Posted on: 09/12/2020 Residents are warned to be aware of a scam, which has cost one Dudley resident thousands of pounds. #Scams unit #scams awareness #Dudley Trading Standards
Funding to continue work of scams unit Posted on: 09/12/2020 Dudley Council’s scams unit could receive a cash boost to continue its fight against financial criminals who prey on the vulnerable, if budget proposals are given the green light. #Scams unit #Cabinet
Advice to consumers shopping online Posted on: 01/12/2020 Dudley Council’s scams unit is warning residents to take extra care when shopping online this Christmas. #Consumer advice #Scams unit #Dudley Trading Standards
Residents warned to be aware of rogue traders Posted on: 25/11/2020 Dudley Council’s scams unit is warning residents to be aware of rogue traders who might be trying to cash in on energy saving grants. #Rogue trader #Scams unit #Dudley Trading Standards
Latest scams doing the rounds Posted on: 15/07/2020 Dudley residents are advised to be extra vigilant as scammers claiming to be from the TV licensing company and HMRC target the area. #Scams unit #scams #Dudley Trading Standards
Scam awareness fortnight Posted on: 10/06/2020 As this year’s scam awareness fortnight approaches, residents are warned to be extra cautious of coronavirus related scams. #Dudley Trading Standards #Scams unit #coronavirus #main story
Partnership to tackle financial crime launched Posted on: 06/03/2020 Organisations from across Dudley borough have today (March 6) pledged to work together to end financial crime. #Scams unit #Dudley Trading Standards #Dudley Financial Abuse Alliance