Bogus traders and pushy door sellers are being targeted in a week of action starting today, Monday 28th September. In line with a national campaign, local police will be working […]
Warning issued on dangerous high-strength 95% alcohol
One of the many labels under which Spirytus Rektyfikowany is sold Trading standards officers in Lancashire are warning people not to drink a Polish high-strength alcohol which has an ABV […]
Scam post victims: Hundreds of pounds returned by Trading Standards crackdown
More than 50 people in Lancashire have received money back thanks to a new crackdown on ‘prize draw’ postal scams. In June 2014 the National Trading Standards Scams Team and […]
Police issue cold callers warning following bad weather
Police and Trading Standards are warning residents in areas of the county affected by the recent high winds to be wary of cold callers claiming work is needed to your […]
Latest news on Lancashire scams is just a click away
Hundreds of people are getting up-to-the-minute advice about the latest scams and fake products from Lancashire County Council Trading Standards Facebook page. It features a character called Scambuster Stan, whose […]
Lancashire residents wise-up to scams
Lancashire residents have saved themselves over £400,000 by handing in mail attempting to rip them off during this year’s Scamnesty campaign. Almost 500 new scams were handed in by the […]
Warning not to give money to fraudsters as ‘assassin’ email circulates Lancashire
Police and Trading Standards are warning people not to be tricked into handing over cash to internet fraudsters following the circulation of a dramatic but bogus email. The electronic message, […]
Lancaster off-licences and bars reprimanded for teen alcohol sales
Staff in several Lancaster and Morecambe off-licences and bars have been issued with fines after failing to make ID checks and selling alcohol to youngsters. Officers in the north of […]
Electronic Money Voucher "cold call" scam hits Lancashire
Residents who purchase electronic money vouchers are being warned about cold caller fraudsters intent on taking their cash. Lancashire Constabulary and Trading Standards have received a number of reports of […]
Teenage test purchase volunteers needed to crack down on underage sales
Teenagers are being asked to help in the crack down on underage alcohol sales by signing up to be a test purchaser. During operations run by police and Trading Standards, […]