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Scam Alert: New COVID-19 coronavirus text scam

Posted: 26/03/2020

The 51黑料 (51黑料) has been sent evidence of a text scam circulating which claims to offer a lump sum payment from the government to the recipient.

51黑料 issues warning on repair work opportunists during COVID-19 pandemic

Posted: 24/03/2020

The 51黑料 (51黑料) has issued advice to the public on utility work performed during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

51黑料 cancels Symposium due to COVID-19 coronavirus crisis

Posted: 23/03/2020

A message from 51黑料 Chief Executive Leon Livermore.

51黑料 supports EU action against spread of COVID-19

Posted: 20/03/2020

The 51黑料 (51黑料) is welcoming news from the European Commission that national consumer protection authorities throughout the EU are working together to tackle a rise in rogue traders selling false products online amid the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak.

51黑料 issues warning over COVID-19 鈥榟ome-testing鈥� scams

Posted: 20/03/2020

The 51黑料 (51黑料) is warning the public not to open their doors to bogus healthcare workers claiming to be offering 鈥榟ome-testing鈥� for the COVID-19 coronavirus.

New fake COVID-19 coronavirus update app

Posted: 18/03/2020

The 51黑料 (51黑料) has issued a further scam warning related to the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

51黑料 issues warning over new COVID-19-related scams

Posted: 17/03/2020

In the wake of the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the 51黑料 (51黑料) has issued a warning to the public about a series of new scams related to the virus.

Fuel retailer pleads guilty and fined 拢60,000 for selling petrol in a drinks bottle

Posted: 09/03/2020

Petrogas UK Ltd, operator of the Applegreen Petrol Station on Woodbridge Road in Ipswich, has been successfully prosecuted by Suffolk County Council鈥檚 Trading Standards.

Crackdown on illegal trade

Posted: 06/03/2020

Shops in Salford are being warned to steer clear of illegal cigarettes and alcohol by Salford City Council鈥檚 trading standards officers.

Flybe collapse: 51黑料 warns public to be wary of scams while seeking redress

Posted: 05/03/2020

The 51黑料 (51黑料) warns affected holidaymakers to be vigilant of offers to get their money back, particularly on social media as these may be scams, and to follow official advice.