Trading Standards

Falling for a scam doesn’t just impact you financially but also emotionally. Don’t feel embarrassed to report it, @CitizensAdvice is here for you ➡ rdguk.info/M9sZU #ScamAware

Looking for a trustworthy trader to do some work at your home? 🏠 - Get written quotes from at least 3 different traders - Ask for references & check recent work - Use approved schemes like @TrustMarkUK or Which? Trusted Traders Stay #ScamAware ➡ rdguk.info/w9MMy

A trader at your door pushing urgent repairs? It could be a scam if they: - Rush you - Refuse a written quote - Demand cash upfront A legitimate trader gives written quotes & takes payment after work. Take your time & do your research. #ScamAware

⚠️Situational vulnerability comes from life challenges like job loss, divorce, or mental health ⚠️Marketplace vulnerability arises with tough or unfamiliar choices, like switching providers 🚨Both increase the risk of scams and fraud More: tinyurl.com/coercecontrol #NoBlameNoShame

Today is World Romance Scams Prevention Day Criminals use AI to create fake profiles, photos and videos. Don’t trust everything you see online. Hear the real voices of victims and learn how to stay safe: actionfraud.police.uk/romance-fraud. #RomanceFraud

Single-use vapes were banned on 1st June 2025. We are consulting on how Reading Borough Council intends to enforce the single use (disposable) vapes ban, using civil sanctions. Please see the guidance here, and let us know if you have any comments. rdguk.info/consultation_H…

☀️Going paddle boarding this summer? ⚠️Don’t take the risk, check your gear before you go. 🔗 gov.uk/product-safety… #StaySafeThisSummer #ProductRecalls

⚠️Here is our monthly recall roundup for July⚠️ Visit gov.uk/guidance/produ… for more information. #ProductRecalls #UkRecallsAndAlerts

Thursday 31 July - Update 3 – All sales of Orgenism Eggshell Membrane Capsules are recalled because of contamination with Salmonella linked to illness #FoodAlert food.gov.uk/news-alerts/al…

🚨 Spike in Doorstep Scams Across the UK 🚪 🛑 Report incidents to Citizens Advice: 0808 223 1133 🔒 Learn how to protect yourself: rdguk.info/xgfzj

⚠️ Stay Alert in your local area - report any concerns to the Police or Citizens Advice . In the case of an emergency please dial 999 rdguk.info/GXtNI

A Union Street shop that sold a vape to a 14-year-old during a @ReadingTSS test purchase has been ordered to pay nearly £2,000 in fines and costs Read more 📰 rdguk.info/qkD6m

🚨 Spike in Doorstep Scams Across the UK 🚪 🛑 Report incidents to Citizens Advice: 0808 223 1133 🔒 Learn how to protect yourself: rdguk.info/gpLQL

⚠️ The Food Standards Agency has warned a number of products from a brand of US sweets are "unsafe to eat" and contain ingredients that could damage DNA and increase the risk of cancer. Read more by clicking on the link ⬇️ rdguk.info/FSA_Sweet_warn…

If you’re finding things hard this festive season, you’re not alone 💚 @samaritans are there for you, day & night, call free 📞116 123 If you don’t want to talk, you can email 📧 jo@samaritans.org And if you’re worried about someone, find help here ➡ rdguk.info/xo94w

#AdventCalendar Day 24 🌟 #WeAreCitizensAdvice - we are the People’s Champion. For over 85 years we’ve been here for people with free, impartial and confidential advice.

Elf on the Shelf looks forward to returning to Santa and sharing a happy Christmas with his friends. To help them spot and report loan sharks, he’s bringing Stop Loan Sharks materials to share. #keepyourw-elfontheshelf #sharkatthepark

🎄 Let’s enjoy a #FraudFreeXmas 🎄 Action Fraud has launched a Christmas campaign, revealing 12 fraud types to look out for throughout the festive season. Today, we're focusing on romance fraud. Read more in SARs in Action Issue 20: bit.ly/44O94xE #12Frauds