Business information

Consumer News - the Newsletter

Published three times a year, giving advice and tips on consumer issues, latest scams and updates on investigations and prosecutions carried out by the department to combat rogue traders.

Packed full of useful information and designed to find its way to consumers who need extra help and protection via our partner organisations and groups working with elderly and vulnerable consumers.

Issue 3, published Spring 2008 focuses on misleading claims and how to avoid being caught out, with articles including:

“Miracle” health cure scams
Solar power hard selling
A spotlight on the Advertising Standards Authority

as well as information about food safety and date labels, a feature on the work of the Central Herts Consumer Group, proposals for a Good Trader Scheme in Hertfordshire, and a roundup of recent Trading Standards prosecutions.