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Trusted Trader Week 2024

29th August 2024

 

Trusted Trader Week is a campaign across Norfolk and Suffolk from September 1st to September 7th.

 

Its purpose is to increase awareness about cyber and doorstep crimes. The campaign is named "Beware of Bogus Businesses" and aims to educate residents on how to protect themselves and their families from scams, pressure selling, and doorstep crime.

 

The focus of the week will be on doorstep traders, telephone scams, fake online claims and reviews, and spam emails.

 

By keeping a few key points in mind, residents can protect themselves from scammers:

  • Say 'no' to unsolicited phone calls, emails, and doorstep traders.
  • Ask friends and family for recommendations.
  • Use official schemes such as Trusted Trader and similar.
  • Always try to get three quotes for any work needed.
  • Do your own research and spend 5 minutes Googling a business.

 

Remember - if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

 

To find a Norfolk or Suffolk Trusted Trader, visit trustedtrader.team

Alternatively, Google Norfolk Trusted Trader or Suffolk Trusted Trader.