Highland Council Trading Standards

04/09/2026

Could your guard be down right now? Stress, tiredness and even the time of day can make a surprising difference to your scam alertness. ⏰

Whether you’re buying school supplies, sorting travel or getting back into the September routine, remember to keep your guard up.

Try Take Five's tool to test how you might be today and share it with a friend to stay ahead of the scammers.

🔗Visit https://www.takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/scamtest/

03/09/2026

It's the 300th edition of Trading Standards Scotland's bulletin🎉

Read & share➡️ https://mailchi.mp/9c7eb500b460/trading-standards-scotland-bulletin-3-september

Today we are publishing the 300th edition of our bulletin🎉

The bulletin started in March 2020 as a way to highlight emerging scams related to the Covid-19 pandemic and now has almost 4,400 subscribers, with a weekly reach of thousands more.

Thank you to all those who read and share our content each week!

This week the bulletin features:

🗨️Plug-in Solar Panels: Safety Advice
🗨️Bank Scams Targeting Revolut Users
🗨️Voltage Optimiser Scams
🗨️DVLA Scams: Vehicle Tax Renewal
🗨️Recruitment Scams
🗨️Borrow Money Safely Online

Please read & share➡️ https://mailchi.mp/9c7eb500b460/trading-standards-scotland-bulletin-3-september

02/09/2026

BBC Scotland News has an interesting article on illicit to***co and vapes read it at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg820ndrgno

To tell us about fake or illicit goods in you can use our easy online form at www.highland.gov.uk/counterfeits - you can remain anonymous if you wish

or report via our partners in Advice Direct Scotland on 0808 164 600 or www.consumeradvice.scot

Suspected illegal to***co sales can alternatively be reported using the reporting form available via the SCOTSS website which allows anyone to anonymously report suspected illegal to***co sales .

You can find the form at: https://www.scotss.org/CECEscotlandreportform.htm

Reporting via Advice Direct Scotland or via SCOTSS (as shown above) are the best options for no matter where you reside in Scotland.

Mohammed Rajak says shops selling illicit to***co and vapes are the biggest threat to his business.

02/09/2026

What goes online stays online. Are you happy that everything you post or comment on could be seen by your uni/college and potential recruiters? www.getsafeonline.org/safestudent

01/09/2026

Registering the electrical items in your home will help ensure that you'll know if it has been recalled due to a safety issue. Register your appliances now at
➡ www.registermyappliance.org.uk

01/09/2026

Shopping online? Before you buy:
✅ Check the seller
✅ Read their reviews
✅ Verify product descriptions
✅ Check if the product has been recalled.

Check for product recalls: https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls

Safety advice: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/my-safety-online-shopping

Before you buy:

✅ Check the seller

✅ Read their reviews

✅ Verify product descriptions

✅ Check if the product has been recalled.

Check our product recalls: https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls

Safety advice: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/my-safety-online-shopping

01/09/2026

Could you be more this back-to-school season? 🎒

Scammers can try to take advantage of how you're feeling. Sometimes you might be more susceptible to their tactics. Tiredness, stress and even the time of day can play a role. ⏰

Try Take Five's tool to test how susceptible you could be to a scam today 👉 https://www.takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/scamtest/

When it comes to being more susceptible to scams and fraud, things like tiredness, stress, and even time of day can play a huge role!

28/08/2026

🚨 Seen fake or counterfeit goods being sold in the Highlands? 🚨
👀 Spotted suspicious designer goods, electrical products, cosmetics, toys, or other items that don't seem genuine?

Help protect consumers & local businesses tell Highland Council Trading Standards using our simple online form
👉 www.highland.gov.uk/counterfeits
✅ Anonymous reports welcome

Or contact our partners
Advice Direct Scotland 0808 164 6000 / www.consumeradvice.scot

28/08/2026

⚠️ PRODUCT RECALL ⚠
Apeks XL4, XL4+ and Ocea Regulator Second Stages
The product poses a serious asphyxiation risk

see links in post below for full details.

⚠️ Product recall for Apeks XL4, XL4+ and Ocea Regulator Second Stages

The product poses a serious asphyxiation risk ⚠️

If your Apeks regulator falls within the affected serial number range, please stop using it immediately. Return it to your place of purchase or an authorised Apeks service centre.

Please share with family or friends who may have the product.

https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-recall-apeks-xl4-xl4-plus-and-ocea-regulator-second-stages-2607-0132

To find the nearest authorised Apeks service centre, visit: https://uk.apeksdiving.com/pages/store-locator

For more information: https://uk.apeksdiving.com/pages/recall-information-xl4-xl4-ocea

28/08/2026

⚠️ PRODUCT RECALL ⚠
Cambridge Audio Yoyo (M) Portable Bluetooth Speaker
The product poses a serious fire risk

If you have this product at home, please stop using immediately. Cambridge Audio has withdrawn it from the market and recalled from customers.

https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-recall-cambridge-audio-yoyo-m-portable-bluetooth-speaker-2608-0060

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⚠️ Product recall for Cambridge Audio Yoyo (M) Portable Bluetooth Speaker

The product poses a serious fire risk ⚠️

If you have this product at home, please stop using immediately. Cambridge Audio has withdrawn it from the market and recalled from customers.

https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-recall-cambridge-audio-yoyo-m-portable-bluetooth-speaker-2608-0060

For further information, please visit: https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/row/en/faqs/yoyo-m-battery-safety-recall-information

The Cambridge Audio Support Hub can be accessed at: https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/gbr/en/support-hub