Hertfordshire Trading Standards

📣 Cyber & Fraud Aware? Join us at Borehamwood Library on Wed 11th March for a FREE drop‑in event on staying safe online. Get advice on passwords, phishing, scams, and more — plus talks from Trading Standards, HCC SAFS, Herts Police & Beacon. No booking needed!

📱🔐 Cyber & Fraud Aware? Stay safe online! Join us for a FREE drop‑in session at Hitchin Library on Fri 27 Feb 2026. Get advice from cyber & fraud prevention experts on: • Password & 2‑step verification • Phishing & social engineering • Phone, email & text scams

💻 Stay safe online! Join our FREE Cyber & Fraud Awareness event at St Albans Library on Wed 4 Feb 2026. ✅ Expert tips on scams, phishing & security 🕒 11:00–14:15 | No booking needed #CyberSecurity #FraudPrevention

Expecting a delivery? 🚚 🔴 Stop: Don’t click on unexpected links or attachments. 🟡 Challenge: Ask yourself – were you expecting a delivery? Does the message look suspicious? 🟢 Protect: Report the message to 7726 and only use official apps or websites to track parcels.

@reportfrauduk Report Fraud is the new service that has now replaced Action Fraud.

‘Tis the season to check in on your loved ones🎄 Without someone to confide in, people can feel isolated and be more vulnerable to #scams. Let’s #TakeFive to protect each other and #StopChallengeProtect this Christmas.

Aldi is recalling Perfect Christmas Mozzarella Sticks in Blankets because the product contains egg which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg. food.gov.uk/news-alerts/al…

GoodHome Saturnia Electric Blanket, sold between Nov’24 and Dec’25. In some cases, an electrical component may overheat leading to a fire or electric shock risk. If you think you have the blanket, please return it to your nearest store. Full details: bit.ly/3JRTgRq

Businesses that sell goods and services to the public have a duty to not put customers and others at risk. If your business sells potentially dangerous items such as knives and bladed items or hazardous materials, read this Business Companion guide: businesscompanion.info/focus/knives-b…

⚠️🔥 85,000 tumble dryers still at risk of fire. Affected brands include: Candy, Baumatic, Caple, Haier, Hoover, Lamona, Iberna, Montpellier. ‼️Check yours now. gov.uk/government/new…

Illva Saronno S.p.A is recalling Disaronno Originale because of the possible presence of small pieces of glass within some bottles of product, which could make it unsafe to drink. food.gov.uk/news-alerts/al…

Grape Tree is recalling Easy Melt Couverture Dark Chocolate 55% because it contains milk which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents. food.gov.uk/news-alerts/al…

Grape Tree is recalling Caramel Flavour Coated Raisins because they contain peanuts which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts. food.gov.uk/news-alerts/al…

Calbee Group UK Ltd is recalling Calbee Hot & Spicy Chips because they contain mustard and Calbee Pizza Chips because they contain celery which are not mentioned on the label. food.gov.uk/news-alerts/al…

Tesco is recalling Tesco 6 Aubergine Katsu Bao Buns because it may contain milk which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents. food.gov.uk/news-alerts/al…

For full guidance, visit orlo.uk/14N8f

Cyber Monday deals might move fast, but safety checks only take seconds. Make sure you: • Check the seller • Read their reviews • Verify descriptions • Check for recalls Stop. Check. Don’t get burnt. #DontGetBurnt #CheckBeforeYouCheckout #VerifyThenBuy #BuySafeBeSafe

Don’t rush into those Christmas deals 🏃 Criminals can impersonate trusted retailers with fake websites and deals that look too good to be true. Always double-check the URL and watch out for unexpected requests for your personal info. #TakeFive before you buy!

Aldi is taking the precautionary step of recalling Dairyfine Salted Caramel Filled Gonks because it may contain peanuts which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts. orlo.uk/Cl4dR

Cyber & Fraud Aware? Stay safe online! ✅ Join us for a FREE drop-in event at Hemel Hempstead Library on Wed 3rd Dec. ✔ Password & 2-step verification ✔ Phishing & scams advice ✔ Expert tips to protect yourself 📍 Talks start at 11:00