We’re urging consumers to be on their guard against scams as the festive shopping period gets underway. Here are eight types of scams prevalent at this time of year – … Continue reading
Year: 2024
Most businesses inspected are following fireworks rules
Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service recently inspected 49 businesses and shops across Devon and Somerset to ensure they were following firework safety regulations – and we found … Continue reading
Exeter carer who acted as a loan shark is given community order
A 47-year-old woman has been given a 12-month community order with 300 hours of unpaid work after admitting acting as a loan shark in the Exeter area. Renita Mendoza lent … Continue reading