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Beware of copycat or third party companies when applying for a CSCS card.
Construction workers are being charged excessive sums by unaffiliated third-party websites for their Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) cards when they could pay just £36 via the official application service.
One Suffolk resident was duped into paying £65 on a website when applying for his CSCS card. He then received a phone call requesting a further £180. When this was queried, and the resident advised there was no mention on the website of a further fee, the company stated that they would need to pay £24 to process a refund.
These companies are unaffiliated to CSCS and simply use the official CSCS application service on their client’s behalf, while charging an admin fee.
While many third-party sites provide the services advertised and are entirely legal, some charge significantly more than the official application fee.
There is only one official service: cscs.uk.com/apply. A card costs £36 and in most cases, applications will be processed, and cards issued within 48 hours.
If you are charged more than £36 for a card or £22.50 for the separate CITB Health, safety & environment test you should ask why.
We have received a report of a man going door to door in Coddenham offering "cheap trees".
These individuals often visit Suffolk and use the same sales patter - “last one”, “great price” "ex-exhibition stock" etc.
Our advice is to NEVER buy at the door!
If you are approached at the door and are not expecting a caller, our advice is not to answer.
If approached report to us via 0808 223 1133. When reporting doorstep incidents, please try to supply key information such as the description of the individual and their vehicle, including the make, model and vehicle registration if seen.
Housing measures remain in place across England.
All poultry and captive bird keepers must house their birds.
Suffolk Trading Standards Import Surveillance Officers recently detained 300 unsafe fan heaters at the Port of Felixstowe.
The product was found to pose a serious risk of electric shock.
The supply voltage requirements stated were not compatible with the UK power network and it is assumed the product it is not for the UK market. The product should require tools to access live/hazardous parts, but it was possible to remove the grill by hand.
The products were due to be sold via Amazon. The listing has now been removed.
We are proud to be supporting the Take Five to Stop Fraud Scam Bingo campaign.
With bingo a popular way to connect for older people, the free to play Scam Bingo game helps people protect themselves against the most common frauds and scams through a fun and friendly game. The campaign will focus on uncovering the most common criminal tactics that older people are approached with and the most common frauds and scams.
The Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign has joined forces with Age UK and will be running an in person event with a famous face during w/c 27 February to get people testing their fraud prevention knowledge by playing Scam Bingo. We encourage you to play along from home or your workplace and see who amongst your friends, family and colleagues knows their stuff.
If you think you may have fallen for a scam, contact your bank immediately and report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or via actionfraud.police.uk.
Argos are recalling Habitat Tammy Chairs, Footstools and Sofas, in Charcoal, Mink and Teal.
The product has been identified as presenting a serious risk of fire as the foam and covers fail to meet the requirements of the relevant standard BS5852. If the cover or filling of the sofa or chair came into contact with a naked flame, it would catch fire and continue to flame.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988.
This only affects items sold on or after 21/06/2022.
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