How to avoid scams, plus other good advice; a chance to meet Suffolk County Council Trading Standards

It is not generally known but Suffolk County Council Trading Standards Department is one of the most highly respected in the entire country.   It has won several awards in recent years, and in general its officers are so busy doing what they do that it is rare to have the opportunity to meet them.

A representative, Matthew Spall, will however be talking about his work and answering questions at the next Articulate breakfast meeting at the Auberge at Yaxley on Wednesday 22nd February.   Booking for this event closes on 15th February, so there is not much time to reserve your place!


Why attend?   Jenna Cox of Articulate writes:

'You are doubtless inundated with spurious offers of service or product that can appear awfully good … but are they?

We all know the old saying …"If it looks like a duck and it quacks like a duck, chances are …"

But scammers, rogue traders and fraudsters are becoming ever more sophisticated and they are costing businesses, as well as consumers, a lot of money. They can also impact the reputation of your business through no fault of your own.

Is there no one/no body that can protect us?

In Suffolk, Trading Standards is campaigning hard so that you have a better understanding of what is afoot in the area and how to deal with/recognise when something is not as it seems. They are also proactively addressing the problem and identifying those who threaten us and taking action to stop it.

We hope you can be there to participate and get a new understanding of Trading Standards and how they might be of service to you.

Bookings close on 15th February
For details and to book, please visit

http://www.articulatehlc.co.uk/events/trading-standards-breakfast

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