Warwickshire Trading Standards

Warwickshire Trading Standards Protecting Warwickshire consumers and supporting local businesses

For information and advice please phone 0808 223 1133

👤 Someone you've never met starts messaging you online. They seem friendly. They share your interests. They want to be y...
17/08/2026

👤 Someone you've never met starts messaging you online. They seem friendly. They share your interests. They want to be your friend. But are they really who they say they are?

Criminals often hide behind fake profiles to gain trust and gather personal information. Staying safe starts with being cautious about who you connect with online.

Join Young Friends Against Scams and learn how to spot the warning signs, stay safe online, and help others do the same.

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🚨 Not every online stranger is a new friend.Fake profiles and scam accounts are designed to gain your trust before askin...
17/08/2026

🚨 Not every online stranger is a new friend.

Fake profiles and scam accounts are designed to gain your trust before asking for personal information, money, or access to your accounts.

Learn how to spot the signs and stay one step ahead.

✅ Sign up as a Young Friend Against Scams
✅ Build your scam awareness skills
✅ Help create a safer online community

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💬 A quick conversation could help prevent a scam.Winter Fuel Payment scams target older people who may be less confident...
17/08/2026

💬 A quick conversation could help prevent a scam.

Winter Fuel Payment scams target older people who may be less confident with unexpected messages.

Remind friends, family members and neighbours that most payments are automatic and that the DWP will not ask for bank details by text message.

If they're unsure, encourage them to check messages with Ask Silver, see comments.

🚨 SCAM ALERT: Fake Winter Fuel Payment texts are circulating. These messages may ask you to click a link, confirm detail...
17/08/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT: Fake Winter Fuel Payment texts are circulating.

These messages may ask you to click a link, confirm details, or act urgently.

Don't respond, click links, or share personal information.

You can forward suspicious texts to 7726 and check them using Ask Silver, see comments below.

Did you know that most eligible people receive their Winter Fuel Payment automatically?Criminals exploit confusion by se...
17/08/2026

Did you know that most eligible people receive their Winter Fuel Payment automatically?

Criminals exploit confusion by sending fake "apply now" texts and emails.

If you're asked to provide personal details or click a link, treat it with caution.

Not sure? Check with Ask Silver - see comments

🚨 Be aware of Winter Fuel Payment scams 🚨Reports of fake Winter Fuel Payment messages circulating. These messages may as...
17/08/2026

🚨 Be aware of Winter Fuel Payment scams 🚨

Reports of fake Winter Fuel Payment messages circulating. These messages may ask you to click a link, confirm your details, or act urgently.

Remember: Most Winter Fuel Payments are made automatically, and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will not ask for your bank details by text message.

✅ Don't click links in unexpected messages ✅ Never share personal or financial information ✅ Forward suspicious text messages to 7726 to help stop scams spreading

Not sure if a message is genuine? Check it safely using Ask Silver.

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Criminals often target people who may be less confident dealing with unexpected texts, emails, or phone calls. Taking a ...
17/08/2026

Criminals often target people who may be less confident dealing with unexpected texts, emails, or phone calls.

Taking a few minutes to chat with a friend, family member, or neighbour could help them spot the warning signs before they click on a scam link or share personal information.

Remember:

✅ Most Winter Fuel Payments are made automatically ✅ You usually do not need to apply ✅ The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will never ask for bank details by text message

Visit GOV.UK for trusted information, see comments.

⚠️ Winter Fuel Payment scams often start earlier than people think.Last year, criminals targeted UK adults between Augus...
17/08/2026

⚠️ Winter Fuel Payment scams often start earlier than people think.

Last year, criminals targeted UK adults between August and October, and this year is likely to be no different.

Remember, most Winter Fuel Payments are made automatically.

You should not need to apply, and you will never be asked to provide personal or banking details by text message or email.

Received a message you're unsure about?

Check it using the Ask Silver Scam Checker or visit GOV.UK for trusted information.

Want to learn how to protect yourself from fraud and scams? Download the Friends Against Scams app to access these resou...
04/08/2026

Want to learn how to protect yourself from fraud and scams?

Download the Friends Against Scams app to access these resources and more!

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Anyone can be a victim of fraud and scams.The Friends Against Scams app gives you more than alerts: recover stolen money...
04/08/2026

Anyone can be a victim of fraud and scams.

The Friends Against Scams app gives you more than alerts: recover stolen money with a reimbursement toolkit, check suspicious messages with Ask Silver, access Which? scam alerts, and use ready-made resources to educate others. Plus, quizzes, training, and tools to stay up to date on latest scams.

Stay informed. Stay protected.

Address

Warwickshire County Council Trading Standards Old Budbrooke Road
Warwick
CV357DP

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+448082231133

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