Suffolk Trading Standards
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#Suffolk Trading Standards is working to achieve a fair and safe trading environment and informed confident consumers. Call 0808 223 1133 for advice
Suffolk, England
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#SaferInternetDay is a great time to talk about staying safe online to keep safe from fraud. Top tips: 💻 Use strong, unique passwords 💻 Use 2-step verification 💻 Be cautious with online links 💻 Update software & apps regularly 💻 Be mindful of what you share online #TakeFive
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Fraud accounts for almost 40% of all crime. In just one year, 1 in 16 adults in England and Wales were victims of fraud. That’s nearly 3 million of us. In other words, fraud is rife and it can happen to anyone. #SaferInternetDay
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#TakeFive to discuss online safety with family and friends. Here are our top tops: 💻 Use strong and unique passwords 💻 Enable 2-step verification 💻 Be cautious with online links 💻 Update software and apps regularly 💻 Be mindful of what you share online #OnlineSafety
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Experienced at online dating or trying it out for the first time? Take a few minutes to read our top tips to protect yourself from harms. #KeepDatingSafe
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Whether it's your email, a social media account, or your online bank, losing access to a digital account can be stressful. This guidance explains what you can do to minimise the damage, and how you can regain access to your accounts
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Criminals can create fake social media profiles to build online relationships. Then they invent reasons for you to send them money 💸 Never send money to someone you've met online. Stop and think before sharing your personal or financial information.
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Do you regularly check your bank statements? Look out for entries that you don’t recognise and report them immediately. #TakeFive #StopChallengeProtect ✋☝️👊
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If an online date asks you for money, passwords or other bank details, it could be a sign of fraud, however convincing they seem. #KeepDatingSafe
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In response to the number of detections of #AvianInfluenza in kept and wild birds, gatherings of poultry (including ducks, geese and swans), will be banned in England from noon today (Monday 10 February).
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Turn on 2SV and double the protection on your most important accounts, especially your email. It can be turned on in a matter of minutes – time well spent to keep the fraudsters out.
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UPDATE! Lidl is extending the recall of two Alpenfest Salted Mini Pretzel products because they may cause a burning sensation in the mouth when consumed. This notice is an update to include further dates and batch codes.
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🛍️ Doing some online shopping? 💳 Use a credit card when shopping online. Most major credit card providers will protect online purchases against fraud. Using a credit card also means that if your payment details are stolen, your main bank account won’t be directly affected.
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TV Licensing will never: • Send you a text to say you’re entitled to a refund • Ask you to provide bank details by text • Ask you to enter personal details into our website until you’re signed in Don’t fall victim to a TV Licence scam!
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Credit card fraud is when a criminal steals personal information from your bank card or steals the card itself. Stay safe by: •Checking for unfamiliar transactions •Making sure no one has access to your mail •Shredding/disposing of any documents with your information on them
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If an online date asks you for money, passwords or other bank details, it could be a sign of fraud, however convincing they seem. #KeepDatingSafe
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Staying aware of scams when dating online could keep you safe. Having gained your trust, criminals play with your emotions and request money urgently. Always meet them in person and check in with your family and friends. #TakeFive
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When online dating, don’t let anybody tempt you off the dating platform’s messaging service. Your money and more could be at risk. #KeepDatingSafe
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