North Ayrshire Trading Standards

08/09/2026

07/09/2026

Stevie will be at Largs Library tomorrow morning from 10. Pop in for a chat about rogue traders or scams.

06/09/2026

Next week is Trusted Trader Week!
Look out for posts including:
🟣Why a Trading Standards vetted trader will never cold call
🟣Six things worth doing before any work starts
🟣What the vetting does and does not cover

https://www.trustedtrader.scot/news/TrustedTraderWeek2026?fbclid=IwY2xjawUHTdlwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMGhuT0cxVFF0cUZvOVNkdHdzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEegIjL8uEQSvnrcgl7egacFqutd5iue4YTXJR8CKmu54BdfalD2kQzGO84JTk_aem_VEdehWBpxHTZvBe7-tW7ug

Trusted Trader Week 2026 - Monday 7 to Friday 11 September. Helping protect you from doorstep crime and rogue traders.

04/09/2026

⚠️ Product recall for ASDA Ladies’ Handbags

The product poses a serious chemical risk ⚠️

If you have this product at home, please stop using it immediately. Return it to any ASDA store for a full refund.

Share this post with anyone who may have this product.

https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-recall-asda-ladies-handbags-2609-0009

For more information, please visit: https://corporate.asda.com/product-recall-ladies-handbags or contact Asda on 0330 053 0111.

03/09/2026

Stevie will be at the Kilwinning Post Office Banking Hub tomorrow between 9.30-1.30. He will be available for advice on scams, rogue traders or buying online.

02/09/2026

Stevie will be at Kilwinning Library in the morning from 10. Pop in if you need advice on scams, rogue traders or buying on your doorstep.

01/09/2026

Hundreds of dangerous counterfeit squishy toys are still being seized across Scotland - they may:

❌contain dangerous substances which can cause skin irritation, nausea and breathing problems
❌have a strong chemical smell
❌burst/leak during play

More➡️ https://mailchi.mp/c5d59d784524/trading-standards-scotland-bulletin-27-august

31/08/2026

This week's bulletin has recent case studies of scams related to gardening/landscaping

Cold callers often ask for money on the spot, either as a deposit or to pay for materials, but don't return to complete the work

Read more➡️ https://mailchi.mp/4b730fb24ca2/trading-standards-scotland-bulletin-20-august?fbclid=IwY2xjawT6gzxwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMGhuT0cxVFF0cUZvOVNkdHdzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeJtUvBtlu-ziLJF8p1iHHQ43FQQagR92Ohbp9xPJgnFf2TW58195tPID0kOg_aem_1uIJcFkiT_id62D6EiJ5dw

29/08/2026

The next stop on the Savvy About Scams Roadshow is on Thursday 10 September in Kilbirnie Library. Pop in anytime between 10 and 1.

28/08/2026

The Cyber and Fraud Hub has a useful guide to keeping children safe online - it covers:
🎮How video games work & how to change settings
📱Social media platforms & safety features
💻Router parental controls
📱Privacy add-ons & settings
Download➡️

This guide aims to provide advice to parents, grandparents, carers, guardians, siblings, and children themselves, highlighting key things to look out for to stay safe online.