05/02/2013
Businesses Warned of Bogus Trading Standards Call
A
business contacted Warwickshire Trading Standards after it reported receiving
calls from someone claiming to be from the Warwickshire Trading Standards
Service, claiming that the service had received numerous complaints about the
business’s work.
Warwickshire
Trading Standards has confirmed that this was a hoax call. Consumers and
businesses should be wary of any unexpected phone call from anyone claiming to
represent a Government Department. Always ask to phone back using a publically
listed number.
05/02/2013 Another PPI
Approach!
Warwickshire
Trading Standards is warning consumers about another underhand approach by a
company offering to claim back PPI compensation for them. The company phones consumers
and claims they have overpaid their mortgages and are due a rebate, so as to
get the consumer’s interest and details, from which they can offer to reclaim
PPI payments.
One
consumer reported such as call despite not having a mortgage or loans at all!
Report
all unsolicited phone calls to the Information Commissioners Office (ICO). Your
information can help them track down and fine people who pester consumers with
unwanted phone calls. Visit: https://www.snapsurveys.com/swh/surveylogin.asp?k=134674895144
If
you paid PPI and are seeking compensation, you can do so for free: http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/reclaim/ppi-loan-insurance
05/02/2013
High Pressure Solar Panel Sellers Warning
Warwickshire Trading Standards is warning consumers living in
the Leamington Spa area to be aware of high pressure sales phone calls and
visits from people selling (or in some cases giving away) solar panels.
Consumers should not buy from the door or from the first person
who they receive an unexpected phone call from.
Consumers should obtain professional and independent advice,
visit: http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/
Please feel free to cascade this information to whomever you feel appropriate
(including using the information in your newsletters/websites etc.).
If you have any information you wish to
provide to Warwickshire Trading Standards Service, either for our information,
or to appear in future email alerts, please email me.
For more information on scams, visit: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/scams
For more information on scams, visit: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/scams
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Simon Cripwell
Trading Standards Officer
Warwickshire Trading Standards Service
Communities
Warwickshire County Council
Old Budbrooke Road Warwick CV35 7DP
tel. 01926 414039
mob. 07771 975570
My normal working days are Monday to Thursday
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