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9m people caught out by financial scams in past year, Citizens Advice estimates

Fake debt advice being offered on social media and fake QR codes at car parks are common scams, the charity said.

The Independent UK

Sir Keir Starmer vows to tackle issue of ticket pricing following Oasis furore

Some fans were left shocked by standard tickets for Oasis more than doubling from £148 to £355 on Ticketmaster due to demand.

The Independent UK

Short measuring costs average UK drinker £115 a year, study finds

Trading standards officers find 70% of test purchases of beer and wine have less of the drink than they should

The Guardian - UK

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Stop the froth: A shocking number of pints served in pubs are short measures

CAMRA said that the pint measure should not include the head and consumers should have a right to a 100% liquid pint

The Independent UK

One in three UK vegan products found to contain milk or egg

Exclusive: Trading standards body warns shoppers with severe allergies could face ‘tragic consequences’

The Guardian - UK

Facebook Marketplace is most complained-about online retail platforms

More than half of respondents representing about 50 local authorities in the UK identified Facebook as the most complained-about online marketplace

The Independent UK

Facebook Marketplace tops list of most complained-about online retail platforms

More than half of respondents representing about 50 local authorities in the UK identified Facebook as the most complained-about online marketplace.

The Independent UK

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Toys containing hundreds times legal limit of restricted chemicals found on sale in Greater Manchester

One fashion doll set was found containing 300 times the legal limit of the restricted substances

Manchester Evening News

Some toys found to have 300 times legal limit of cancer causing chemicals

The plastics have also been shown to damage growth and brain development

Wales Online

Safety checks run down and boom time for criminals: this is why the UK is becoming the ‘dustbin of Europe’

The officials who ensure our consumer goods are safe are being lost to Tory neglect, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Co-op, Amazon, Argos and eBay urgently recalling products over safety concerns

Products have been recalled due to the possible presence of allergens, bacteria, chemical toxicity and burns

Wales Online

Brits warned of Spain holidays scam that left one holidaymaker £1.6k out of pocket

British holidaymakers have spoken of a scam that involves them being offered bargain laptops and iPads by shop owners on the Spanish islands of Tenerife before they are distracted

Daily Mirror

British holidaymakers warned of passport renewal scam exploiting ‘unacceptable delays’

Holidaymakers also warned of ‘bogus adverts designed to steal our money’

The Independent UK

Brits warned of new scam targeting people renewing their passports ahead of summer

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute has said it had seen a number of texts and emails offering speedy passport renewals, warning that victims could lose personal data to fraudsters as well as money

Daily Mirror

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Daily Record

Travel warning over deals 'too good to be true' as holidaymakers hit with scams

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute said some holidaymakers didn't realise their trip was bogus until they got to the airport.

Chronicle Live

Warning issued to anyone booking a holiday over 'convincing' new travel and passport scams

Fraudsters have been using fake hotel adverts and exploiting passport delays by contacting travellers claiming to offer 'fast-track' services

The Independent UK

Travel scam warning for holidaymakers as fraudsters exploit passport delays

Fraudsters are using increasingly sophisticated and convincing methods to dupe potential travellers

Manchester Evening News

Scam warning issued to holidaymakers as fraudsters exploit passport delays

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute has urged travellers to look out for bogus deals

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Wales Online

Warning over new travel scams amid passport delays

Often victims did not realise they had been scammed until they arrived

The Independent UK

Holidaymakers warned over new travel scams exploiting passport delays

Fraudsters are using increasingly sophisticated and convincing methods to dupe potential travellers, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute warned.

Evening Standard

Trading Standards advises e-bike buyer caution following 150% increase in fires

E-bike conversion kits, which often don’t meet UK safety standards, are being blamed for recent e-bike fires

Irish Mirror

'Alarming' rise in house fires caused by 'non-compliant' batteries used in e-scooters

An “alarming spate” of fires has been attributed to non-compliant lithium-ion batteries

Wales Online

Official warning after 150% surge in e-scooter fires

All privately owned e-scooters remain illegal in public places and on the road in London, but they are not illegal to purchase

The Independent UK

Warning of ‘alarming spate’ of house fires caused by e-bike and e-scooter batteries

Shoppers are warned to avoid buying e-scooters and e-bikes unless they are being sold from established retailers

The Independent UK

Surge in e-bike and e-scooter battery fires prompts warning to consumers

Trading Standards has urged consumers and retailers to avoid non-compliant devices following a dramatic surge in house fires.

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