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Journal of Trading Standards, Online Edition - JoTS Online

Welcome to the Journal of Trading Standards online edition, JoTS Online. Browse through our latest Articles - including Analysis, Opinion Pieces, Features and a selection of articles from our acclaimed print journal.

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‘COVID passport’ fraud warning

Posted: 07 July 2021

UPDATES: The latest in a long line of scams to emerge from the COVID-...
 

Price-gouging shopkeeper fined

Posted: 07 July 2021

UPDATES: A recent case in which Birmingham Trading Standards successf...
 

Lab praised for COVID response

Posted: 28 June 2021

UPDATES: Gateshead's Metrology Laboratory has been recognised for the vital contribution its specialist calibration work made to the UK's COVID-19 response, supporting accurate measurements across vaccine production and other critical activities.
 

CTSI warns of ‘insidious’ scam

Posted: 24 June 2021

UPDATES: CTSI is warning consumers about convincing parcel delivery text scams designed to harvest personal and financial information, urging extra vigilance as online shopping and home deliveries continue to grow.
 

Scam advice video series launched

Posted: 21 June 2021

UPDATES: A new series of short videos brings together practical scam prevention advice from consumer protection organisations across the UK, helping people recognise fraud and protect themselves from increasingly sophisticated criminals.
 

CTSI responds to product safety report

Posted: 16 June 2021

UPDATES: CTSI has welcomed progress identified in an independent review of the UK's product safety regime while urging continued modernisation, stronger collaboration and improved public engagement on product safety risks.
 

Scams hit 36 million Brits in 2021

Posted: 15 June 2021

UPDATES: New research from Citizens Advice reveals the scale of scam activity across the UK, who is most at risk of becoming a victim, and why awareness, reporting and prevention remain critical consumer protection priorities.
 

Consumer Service here to stay in 2021

Posted: 11 June 2021

UPDATES: As the UK International Consumer Centre continues supporting shoppers after Brexit, its remit has expanded beyond Europe. The article explains how the service is evolving and what help remains available to consumers buying from overseas.
 

Illicit tobacco seller sentenced

Posted: 10 June 2021

UPDATES: A trader supplying illicit and counterfeit tobacco has been jailed following a Trading Standards investigation, highlighting the health risks, criminality and enforcement action targeting the illegal tobacco market.
 

Census deadline scams strike

Posted: 03 June 2021

UPDATES: Fraudsters exploited Census deadlines with convincing text-message scams designed to steal financial information. Trading Standards warns consumers how the scam works and the simple checks that can prevent becoming a victim.
 

Illegal puppy importer jailed

Posted: 03 June 2021

UPDATES: A lengthy Trading Standards investigation has resulted in the imprisonment of a man who illegally imported puppies for sale, underlining the welfare concerns and consumer risks associated with the illegal puppy trade.
 

CTSI raises concerns over Australia deal

Posted: 01 June 2021

UPDATES: CTSI has voiced concerns that the proposed UK-Australia trade agreement could allow lower-standard food products into the UK market, raising important questions about consumer protection, food standards and future regulation.
 

CTSI reflects on Floyd anniversary

Posted: 27 May 2021

UPDATES: One year after the murder of George Floyd, CTSI reflects on the changes made to improve equality, diversity and inclusion across the Institute, and the work that still lies ahead.
 

Shopkeeper fined for illegal tobacco sales

Posted: 26 May 2021

UPDATES: A Salford shopkeeper who kept selling illegal tobacco after earlier raids has been fined after officers found counterfeit cigarettes hidden on the premises and seized cash as proceeds of crime.
 

Obituary: Frank Wilfred Oliver

Posted: 17 May 2021

UPDATES: Frank Wilfred Oliver’s career in trading standards spanned Scunthorpe, Hull and Humberside, from weighbridges and petrol storage to prosecutions, consumer advice, staff training and Radio Humberside phone-ins.
 

Phoney PayPal texts target public

Posted: 17 May 2021

UPDATES: CTSI warns that fake PayPal text messages are directing recipients to bogus login pages, exploiting the rise in online shopping during COVID-19 restrictions to harvest account details.
 

TSS issues warning on holiday scams

Posted: 13 May 2021

UPDATES: Trading Standards Scotland urges holidaymakers to check UK breaks carefully after fake accommodation listings, scam websites and unsolicited offers left consumers paying for non-existent caravan holidays.
 

Postal scam uses CTSI branding

Posted: 30 April 2021

UPDATES: Fraudsters have used CTSI branding in letters promoting a bogus compensation scheme, prompting warnings that recipients should not complete the fake debt form and should report the scam.
 

CCAS annual report published

Posted: 29 April 2021

UPDATES: CCAS’s latest annual report sets out how approved codes supported consumers and businesses through EU Exit, COVID-19 and rapid digital change, including nearly £2m recovered for consumers.
 

Supermarket scam text alert

Posted: 27 April 2021

UPDATES: CTSI warns that fake supermarket delivery texts claiming to be from Asda and Morrisons are being used to steal personal details as home shopping remains widespread during the pandemic.