UPDATE ON THURSDAY 28th JULY
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Suffolk Trading Standards produce a "Suffolk Consumer Champion Weekly Bulletin" email alert, so that you can remain informed about what the unscrupulous are up to just now, as well as important product recalls, etc. This week's issue includes articles on —
Rogues targeting properties that have solar panels
Scams related to the Cost-of-Living payments
London Fire Brigade e-bike safety warning re explosive battery-fires
Potentially unsafe and non-compliant vape products
John West recall of some sardine products
[You can "Sign up to receive a weekly Consumer Champions email alert" each Thursday, if you follow the link at https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/community-and-safety/suffolk-trading-standards/become-a-consumer-champion/.
[However, if you particularly wish to see this week's issue, just email the webmaster for it to be forwarded on to you.
[A reminder too that a "No Cold Calling" sticker (above) for your door can be posted to you, if you just email TradingStandards@suffolk.gov.uk with your full postal address — but, please, …
Don't have nightmares, do sleep well!
POSTED ON THURSDAY 23rd JUNE
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[It is apposite that we should receive this email today, the same day as so-called "Nottingham Knockers" are in Snape selling household products at the door out of large kit-bags.]
Again this week there have been multiple doorstep incidents — and as such we urge you to warn friends, family and neighbours to be on the look out for rogues operating in their area. … Cold callers were reported in Walberswick offering household cleaning items, with a similar report of an individual going door-to-door in Farnham. …
Ensure your back door is locked if you are answering the front door to someone you don’t know. … Consider fitting a door-chain and spy-hole to your front door; outside lighting can also help you identify callers. Never let anyone into your home unless you are satisfied about who they are and what they want. …
[You can also click here to read more about Nottingham Knockers.]