Trading Standards Scotland

Scotland’s statutory body for consumers has launched an investigation into consumer protections in the market for energy efficiency and low carbon heating products.

Trading Standards Scotland has welcomed reports that the Crown Office and the Procurator Fiscal are examining potential criminality in the selling of home insulation products.

Home insulation scams are on the rise in Scotland as criminals seek to capitalise on people trying to cut their energy costs, figures from Trading Standards Scotland have revealed.

Glasgow residents are being warned to beware of scammers trying to take advantage of people worried about the rising cost of living.

A new campaign against loan sharks has been launched to crack down on lenders who are moving online to prey on Scots.

Dozens of misleading energy market adverts have been removed following a campaign by Trading Standards Scotland in an effort to protect Scots consumers.

Legislation to establish a new consumer organisation has been unanimously passed by the Scottish Parliament. Consumer Scotland – a new body dedicated to protecting the interests of consumers – is expected to be operational next year.