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Award for cold calling crusader

A FORFAR woman has had her efforts in stamping out cold callers recognised at an award ceremony last week. Karen Kelly was presented with an award by the Association of Scottish Neighbourhood Watches (AOSNW) in recognition of the work she … Continue reading

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Don’t be caught out by latest computer scam

Angus Council’s trading standards service has issued a warning to consumers on a new computer scam A consumer in Montrose contacted trading standards after receiving an unsolicited telephone call which claimed there was a problem with his computer. The caller … Continue reading

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Dodgy dealers

Fife Council trading standards officers are warning the public to be wary of travelling dealers offering to buy gold silver and jewellery. The warning follows a recent case where a dealer in Glenrothes was approached by Trading Standards and the  … Continue reading

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