Many thanks to Cllr Nigel Collor and Trading Standards for the following information..
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TS Alert Information
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TSI warns of a dangerous energy saving scam targeting the elderly.
Further to previous alerts regarding power save devices, the above image is an example of one such device.
To re-iterate the previous message:-
Trading Standards Institute is urging consumers to be aware of rogue telephone cold callers offering energy saving devices after trading standards up and down the country reported hundreds of complaints.
Trading standards have had a number of the items tested which not only failed to satisfy electrical safety standards but do not deliver any tangible energy savings.
Ron Gainsford from the Trading Standards Institute said:
"Consumers are warned not to use the product as they pose a risk of fire and electrocution and a safety recall has been issued for the items traced so far."
Advice to consumers
If consumers have responded to one of these cold calls they should report the matter to Action Fraud on
www.actionfraud.org.uk 0300 123 2040 or Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06. They should also contact their bank to stop their debit/ credit card. If a device has been received they should not use it and dispose of it carefully.
Consumers should be cautious about giving out any personal or financial information. They should independently verify a caller's identity before agreeing to purchase any goods or services.
