Highland Council Trading Standards

09/10/2026

Criminals spend hours researching you and will use any information they find in their scams.
Stop and Think – don’t click that link 🚫

Visit trusted sited by going old-school and typing web addresses directly into your browser. Checking it’s legit can help you keep your details safe.

Treat those one-time passcodes as you would your PIN – read any messages fully to check what you’re verifying.

Keep a look out – regularly check your accounts and turn on your bank alerts.

If you think you might’ve clicked on a suspicious link and shared your details, contact your bank immediately.

08/10/2026

A special bulletin thus week on the Take Control of the Small Things campaign by Trading Standards Scotland

See more in post below or follow link in the comments

This week's bulletin is a special edition to tie in with our Take Control of the Small Things campaign

In it we're highlighting five simple things you can do now to avoid scams and feel more in control, at a time when it's easy to feel overwhelmed by external events

Please read & share➡️ https://mailchi.mp/84fa5ecfcf68/trading-standards-scotland-bulletin-8-october

08/10/2026

Those aged 18-24 are more likely to have bought a counterfeit at some point. Men are more likely to have made a counterfeit purchase than women.

Our research also shows concentration of counterfeit purchases are the highest for London residents.

Read more about the demographic breakdown of purchases in our research: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ipo-counterfeit-goods-research-wave-5/ipo-counterfeit-goods-research-wave-5

07/10/2026

⚠️ PRODUCT RECALL ⚠
Tesco F&F Glass Latte Mug. The product poses a risk of burns and injuries.⚠️

Sales period: September 2025 to August 2026 inclusive.

See post below or comments for link to further information.

⚠️ Product recall for Tesco F&F Glass Latte Mug. The product poses a risk of burns and injuries.⚠️

If you have this product, stop using it immediately. Return it to any Tesco store for a full refund.

Share this recall with anyone who may have bought or used the product. https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-recall-tesco-f-and-f-glass-latte-mug-2610-0017

For further information, please visit: 🔗https://digitalcontent.api.tesco.com/v2/media/ghs-roi/8eca1cc9-56b4-499d-8a4f-4b81f8ff7a5c/2631-WF-1495050-F%26F-Uk+%26+ROI.pdf or call 📲 0800 248 123.

07/10/2026

⚠️ PRODUCT RECALL ⚠
Primark Halloween Gonks 👇

⚠️ Product recall for Primark Halloween Gonks

The product poses a health risk due to potential asbestos contamination ⚠️

If you have this product, stop using it immediately and keep out of reach of children. Please follow the recall instructions for details on disposal and/or return of the product.

Share this recall with anyone who may have bought or used the product.

https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-recall-primark-halloween-gonks-2610-0004

Further guidance: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/asbestos-in-consumer-products

07/10/2026

Your identity is made up of lots of small details. Anyone who pieces them together can see the whole picture, including a fraudster See how to using the link which can also be found in the comments.

06/10/2026

⚠️ PRODUCT RECALL ⚠
ASDA Kidz Pop Up Bear Tent. The product poses a risk of entrapment

More details in the post below or see link in the comments.

⚠️ Product recall for ASDA Kidz Pop Up Bear Tent

The product poses a risk of entrapment ⚠️

If you have this product, stop using it immediately and keep out of reach of children. Return it to any ASDA store for a full refund.

Share this recall with anyone who may have bought or used the product.

https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-recall-asda-kidz-pop-up-bear-tent-2609-0244

For further information, please visit: https://corporate.asda.com/product-recall-kidz-pop-up-tent-bear or call 0330 053 0111.

06/10/2026

Tip 2 of Take Control of the Small Things

Know your consumer rights and who to contact if you need to report a scam or an issue with a trader – save details of helplines.

🟣Take Control of the Small Things🟣

Tip 2: Know your consumer rights and who to contact if you need to report a scam or an issue with a trader – save details of helplines.

If you experience a scam, issues with an item or product you have purchased, or any issues with a trader working in your property, support and advice is available.

Read more ➡️https://www.tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Take-Control-of-the-Small-Things-Leaflet.pdf

06/10/2026

Tip 1 of Take Control of the Small Things

🟣Take Control of the Small Things🟣

Today’s tip: Find out about any government support or benefits you may be entitled to – be very suspicious of unexpected messages asking you to apply for a particular payment or grant.

Read more ➡️https://www.tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Take-Control-of-the-Small-Things-Leaflet.pdf

06/10/2026

What is a courier scam?
This is when criminals pretend to be from a trusted, like your bank or the police, and send a courier to collect your money, cards, PIN or valuables.

They might claim there is an investigation involving your account and use secrecy or pressure to make the request feel genuine. If you receive an unexpected phone call from someone claiming to be your bank, hang up and Take Five.

A genuine organisation won’t mind if you call them back.

Find out more and learn how to protect yourself: see link in the comments.