Amazon scam: Beware of telephone calls being made by fraudsters pretending to be from Amazon. We’ve had reports of calls being made from individuals claiming your Amazon Prime subscription is due to expire, and will be automatically taken from your account. The recorded message asks you to press 1 to cancel or to speak to customer services. The call then goes through to an individual who “requires” your personal details. Another scam call claims that your Amazon Prime account is being cancelled and that bank details are required to refund this. If you receive a call, claiming to be from Amazon, HANG UP! Do not provide any personal information, your Amazon log in details, banking details or credit/debit card information. Report any scam calls to Suffolk Trading Standards via Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 0808 223 1133.
Rogue traders: We have received a report of rogue traders in the Brandon area, targeting vulnerable individuals. The traders have approached a resident and offered to clear and jet wash the driveway for £300. No money has been paid as yet, and so far the suspects have not returned. If you have any information or have been approached please report it to us via 0808 223 1133.
Nottingham Knockers: We’ve had reports that Nottingham Knockers were calling at properties in Trimley and Felixstowe today. They may still be in the area or could have moved on elsewhere in the County. These individuals are claiming to be on a youth offending scheme, attempting to mend their ways, before trying to sell the householder everyday household products at very high prices. Trading Standards always advise residents to refrain from buying at the doorstep and not to buckle to pressure from salespeople offering supposedly one-off ‘buy it now’ low prices. These Nottingham Knockers work in groups across the country but they are not involved in any officially recognised offender rehabilitation programme and many do not possess Pedlar’s Certificates, which are issued by police. If you are approached at the door, please refuse to buy, and report them to us via 0808 223 1133.
Fish sellers: We have received reports of fish sellers calling at properties in Kirton. If you are approached, please do not deal with them, and report to us via 0808 223 1133. These traders travel nationally, cold calling consumers’ homes selling the fish. This is often misdescribed, mislabelled or unlabelled, overpriced and sometimes underweight. They usually use Transit-style vans which may not be refrigerated. Our advice is not to purchase!
HMRC calls: Received a call from “HMRC” saying there is a warrant issued in your name, and you will be arrested shortly? It’s a scam! HANG UP! Don’t press 1 to connect, or give the caller any personal information. Report all scams to us via 0808 223 1133.
Primula recall: Primula Ltd is recalling all Primula Cheese tubes, (chilled and ambient) because the product might be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum due to a production fault. They have taken the precautionary step of recalling all products. If you have bought any of the above products, do not eat them. Instead contact Primula on 0800 716 551 or primula@kavli.co.uk to arrange a refund. If customers are making an essential trip to the store from where it was bought, they can return the item in-store for a full refund. More information here: https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-29-2020-update-1