Get Scamwise with Bristol
Introduction
It's easy to fall for a scam. Sometimes you don't even realise the money has gone until it's too late. Bristol Trading Standards Service know of many people who've lost money - sometimes thousands of pounds because they were tricked into paying but got nothing in return. Most scams are fraud and those behind them are criminals!
Being Scamwise in the South West
That's why the fifteen Trading Standards authorities in the South West are running a 'Scam Wise' campaign. People need to know how to recognise a scam and how to protect themselves. We're sending out general advice leaflets and 'No Doorstep Callers' stickers.
Get Scamwise leaflets from us or Online
To get your copy of the Scam Wise leaflet or window sticker -Phone Consumer Direct South West on 08454 04 05 06
Collect from Bristol City Council Customer Service Points or from Trading Standards at Brunel House (behind the Council House)
or click on the list below
If you want more detailed information and advice about Telephone, Mailing, Internet or Doorstep scams click on the link below.
Contacting Trading Standards In Bristol
If you are a consumer and you have a scamwise problem, or any other consumer problem you can
Contact Bristol Trading Standards Here
related documents
- Get our 16 page Scamwise advice booklet (pdf, 631 Kb)
- Get Scamwise With Bristol Trading Standards (general Leaflet) (pdf, 310 Kb)
- Get Scamwise about doorstep sellers (pdf, 424 Kb)
- Get scamwise through your letterbox (pdf, 351 Kb)
- Get Scamwise on the 'Phone (PDF, 370 Kb)
- Get Scamwise on the Internet (pdf, 421 Kb)
- Get our Scamwise Window Sticker (pdf, 101 Kb)
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