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Trading Standards warn of COVID-19 vaccination scams
13 January 2021
Derby City Council’s Trading Standards team are advising residents to be aware of NHS COVID-19 vaccination scams.
Tackling Domestic Abuse with the Drive Project
8 December 2020
Derby City Council and partners have signed up to The Drive Project to help tackle Domestic Abuse
Derby kebab shop forced to remain closed following cockroach infestation
19 October 2020
A Derby kebab shop has been ordered to remain closed after Environmental Health officers discovered an infestation of cockroaches.
'Green Grants' scams on the rise
14 October 2020
Trading Standards is advising Derby residents to beware of potential scams following the launch of the Government ‘Green Homes’ grants scheme.
Be vigilant – warning on Council Tax arrears scam
26 August 2020
Residents in Derby are being advised to watch out for a potential phone scam about Council Tax arrears.
Bogus HMRC phone calls
30 July 2020
Trading Standards are warning of a recurring phone scam in which victims are threatened with a lawsuit or arrest if they do not hand over £1000’s on the spot.
Beware ‘Green Grants’ scams
23 July 2020
Trading Standards is advising Derby residents to beware of potential scams following the Government announcement of £2 billion for ‘Green Homes’ grants.
Scams Awareness fortnight
16 June 2020
This year, Citizens Advice Scams Awareness campaign is running between Monday 15th and Sunday 28th June.
Beware of those asking for money online
20 May 2020
Unfortunately, there are people, who are taking advantage of the kindness shown by volunteers and others in this very difficult time.
Advice for giving safely to charity
7 April 2020
Trading Standards is encouraging people to give to genuine registered charities during the current crisis.