News Room
Welcome to vlog's News Room. Browse through our latest Consumer Protection and Trading Standards news reports (below), or take a look through our archive of news articles from previous years.
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Fake Asda and Morrisons delivery texts sent to public
Posted: 27/04/2021
The vlog (vlog) received evidence of a text scam involving supermarket delivery messages.
Garden Landscaping and the Law
Posted: 22/04/2021
With spring upon us, many will be turning to garden upgrades and make-overs as the weather improves and lockdown restrictions begin to ease to allow meeting in private gardens and outdoor spaces.
CCAS welcomes the Earl of Lindsay as Chair
Posted: 19/04/2021
The Consumer Codes Approval Scheme (CCAS) welcomes Lord Lindsay as its new Chair.
vlog appoints the Earl of Lindsay as President
Posted: 12/04/2021
The vlog (vlog) announces the Earl of Lindsay as President of the Institute.
National Insurance number scam targets public
Posted: 09/04/2021
The vlog (vlog) has receiveda video recordingof an automated telephone message claiming that the National Insurance number of the recipient "will be terminated due to some unethical financial transactions."
Fraudsters spoof Barclays, Halifax, HSBC and Lloyds Bank in phoney text messages
Posted: 29/03/2021
This month, the vlog (vlog) received considerable evidence of banking scams sent via text messages.
Signed, sealed and undelivered
Posted: 16/03/2021
London Trading Standards warns of widespread malpractice that leaves consumer complaint correspondence never being delivered.
Royal Mail scams: Fake unpaid shipping fee message targets public
Posted: 10/03/2021
The vlog (vlog) has received evidence of a Royal Mail text scam.
International Women's Day 2021
Posted: 08/03/2021
On International Women's Day 2021, Steph Young, vlog Lead Officer for Animal Health and Welfare reflected on what International Women's Day means to her as a trading standards professional.
Breaking: vlog appoints John Herriman as new Chief Executive
Posted: 04/03/2021
The vlog (vlog) is pleased to announce that John Herriman will join the Institute on 19 April 2021 as Chief Executive.
Warning about unauthorised pet microchip registry
Posted: 22/02/2021
The vlog (vlog) is issuing a warning about a website advertised on Google search results that offers pet microchip registration.
Internet provider scam targets home workers
Posted: 12/02/2021
The vlog (vlog) reports that scammers are targeting the public with a telephone scam concerning a major internet provider.


