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Tag Archives: Trading Standards
Safety experts issue warning over the dangers of cheap imports
Excitement is building for families across Croydon over what presents could be found under the Christmas tree this year, but behind the shiny packaging often lurks choking hazards, toxic chemicals and sharp parts that could put kids in hospital Tens … Continue reading
Trading standards ‘postcode lottery’ is hitting Croydon hard
CROYDON IN CRISIS: Research by Which? magazine has found trading standards teams at councils such as Croydon’s to be ‘stretched to the point where it’s impossible for them to effectively carry out essential work’ There’s a good reason that Croydon … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Crime, Croydon Council, Trading Standards
Tagged Church Street, Consumer Association, counterfeit tobacco, Croydon, Croydon Council, Croydon Trading Standards, London Borough of Croydon, Stop and Shop, tobacco, Trading Standard, Trading Standards, Vapes shop, Which?, Which? magazine
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Watch out! Those Taylor Swift online tickets could be a scam
Trading standards has issued a warning to residents about online ticket scams for Euro 24, the Paris Olympics and stadium concerts, like this weekend’s Taylor Swift gigs at Wembley, and music festivals like Glastonbury. “Fraudulent tickets are often sold on … Continue reading
Axed! Retailer hit with £19,000 fines for under-age online sale
The council’s Trading Standards department has secured another prosecution against a business selling potentially a dangerous weapon to a child. The latest conviction was brought against a Manchester firm that sold an axe online to a 13-year-old. It saw Topline … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Crime, Croydon Council, David Wood, Knife crime, Trading Standards
Tagged Croydon Council, David Wood, Trading Standards
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Central Parade shop fined £6,000 for under-age knife sales
There’s little surprise that Croydon might have a “knife crime problem”, when established businesses think little of the consequences of flogging sets of deadly blades to kids. The council’s trading standards this week brought a successful prosecution at Croydon Magistrates … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Crime, Knife crime, New Addington
Tagged knife crime, New Addington, Trading Standards
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Trading Standards warns of iTunes scam targeting pensioners
The council’s trading standards team is warning about a phone scam targeting pensioners, after a South Croydon woman was duped out of £650 worth of iTunes vouchers. The woman was telephoned out of the blue by a man who said … Continue reading
Energy sales pressure techniques sees council call in Ofgem
Complaints from councillors over high-pressure selling techniques used by door-to-door energy salesmen in Fieldway and New Addington has led to the council to refer an energy company to Ofgem, and effectively to advise residents to use a blunter approach on … Continue reading
Posted in Carole Bonner, Croydon Council, Fieldway, New Addington, Trading Standards
Tagged Carole Bonner, Fieldway, New Addington, Trading Standards
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Council issues warning over rogue traders at your doorstep
Posted in Age UK Croydon, Crime, Croydon Council, Trading Standards
Tagged Croydon Council, Trading Standards
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Trading standards office warning on Council Tax ‘rebate’ calls
The trading standards department at Croydon Council has issued a warning to residents to beware of companies offering a form of “research service” to get them a reduction in their Council Tax bills. A 72-year-old South Norwood resident was charged … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Croydon Council, Mark Watson
Tagged Council Tax, Croydon, Croydon Council, Mark Watson, South Norwood, Trading Standards
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