Scam prevention

Financial harm toolkit

Highland Council Trading Standards, in partnership with the Society of Chief Officers of Trading Standards in Scotland (SCOTSS) and the Scottish Government, has created a financial harm self-help toolkit.

The toolkit is designed to help you and those you care for stay safe from scams and financial abuse. It includes practical advice and information on:

  • doorstep crime
  • email and online scams
  • unwanted mail
  • online shopping safety
  • Covid-19-related scams
  • financial abuse and exploitation
  • power of attorney
  • and more

Download the financial harm toolkit

Page last modified: 14 October 2025

Trading Standards

Businesses - contact Trading Standards by email for a range of advice. Consumers - contact Advice Direct Scotland's www.consumeradvice.scot service on 0808 164 6000

Address: 38 Harbour Road
Inverness
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