Following a recent exchange of correspondence between LOSRA and Surrey Trading Standards, this Website will be publishing the periodic newsletters produced by Surrey TS, the first of which may be viewed by clicking here.
We will also be publishing the occasional alerts which originate from TS and which can therefore be regarded as authentic and timely.
The first of these involves an Ofcom Text scam:
Issue: Be aware of a text message scam. Some mobile customers have received text messages claiming to be from Ofcom. It asks consumers to click on a website address and then enter their personal details. The text message claims to be from the “Ofcom Communications Team” and mobile phone number of the sender is six digits in length. This is a scam. If you receive the text message then do not click on the website
Solution: You can report the scam to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 or via the website www.actionfraud.police.uk/
If you are concerned that you may have submitted your personal details then contact the Information Commissioners Office on 0303 123 1113 or via the website www.ico.gov.uk/
