Cost of living crisis - scams, advice and guidance

Stay informed: scam alerts and trusted information sources

Scammers are constantly changing tactics. Stay up to date with the latest scam warnings and get information from trusted sources to help protect yourself and your community.

Latest scam alerts

Check this page regularly for updates on the latest scams linked to the cost of living crisis and other threats.

Trusted sources of scam information

Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI)

Issues national scam warnings on behalf of the Trading Standards profession

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Neighbourhood Watch

Sign up for local alerts and updates on scams and community safety

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Trading Standards Scotland (TSS)

Weekly Scam Share bulletin with the latest phone, email and online scams affecting Scottish consumers

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Citizens Advice Scotland

Use their scam checker tool to find out if something is a scam

Check a scam on Citizens Advice Scotland

Page last modified: 4 September 2025