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Please see below message and linked bulletin from Trading Standards Scotland 13/11/25
Welcome to the latest edition of the Scam Share bulletin, which is available to view by clicking here.
Stay Scam Aware and please keep sharing any relevant information in this bulletin with friends and family.
Have you or a close friend/family member been targeted by a scam? We are working with the Money and Pensions Service, who will be running a media campaign in the lead up to Black Friday to raise awareness of scams and the importance of talking about them. If you would be happy to share your story, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact us via email. Recently Reported Scams - Winter Heating Payment Scams
- Recruitment Scams
- Investment Scams: Fake Celebrity Endorsements
- Scam Social Media Ads: Prize Draws / Deals
Ongoing Scams / Campaigns - Loan Scams
- Phone Contract Scams
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Where to Report Scams Scams
In Scotland, report all scams to Advice Direct Scotland by calling 0808 164 6000 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) or online at www.consumeradvice.scot
Fraud
If you have been the victim of fraud, report it to Police Scotland on 101 or 999 in an emergency.
Suspicious Emails
You can forward suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk and send links from websites which you think are trying to scam the public to the National Cyber Security Centre's scam website reporting service at www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/about-this-website/report-scam-website
Suspicious Text Messages
If you receive a suspicious text message you can forward it to 7726. The free-of-charge ‘7726’ service enables your provider to investigate and take action if malicious content is found. | 
