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Parents warned as unsafe inflatable children's costumes seized in Suffolk
Suffolk Trading Standards has confiscated 425 dangerous inflatable costumes for children due to a high risk of asphyxiation. The products, imported from China, failed to meet UK safety regulations.News
Warning issued over fake Universal Credit app scam in Ipswich
Suffolk Trading Standards has alerted residents to a fraudulent Universal Credit app circulating in the area.News
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service honours local heroes at annual awards
Firefighters, staff, and volunteers celebrated for their service and bravery at Trinity Park Showground ceremony.News
Trading Standards warns of spray foam insulation removal scam in Ipswich
Suffolk Trading Standards is alerting residents to a rise in cold callers, pressuring homeowners to pay for potentially unnecessary spray foam insulation removal.News
Warning issued as vulnerable resident targeted in driveway cleaning scam
A person with dementia was driven to a cash machine and pressured to withdraw £500 for unnecessary driveway cleaning work in Rushmere St Andrew last week.News
Don't look back in anger: Trading Standards issue warning over fake Oasis tickets in Suffolk
Ipswich residents are urged to be vigilant as fraudsters flood Facebook community groups with fake profiles selling non-existent Oasis tickets.News
Residents warned of parking fine text message scam
Suffolk Trading Standards is alerting Ipswich residents to a new scam involving fake parking fine text messages purporting to be from the local council. Officials are urging people not to click any links in these messages.News
Suffolk Trading Standards warns of Ipswich Town ticket scams
Suffolk Trading Standards has issued an alert about fraudulent social media posts offering tickets to Ipswich Town Football Club matches.News
New officers to combat Suffolk's £15.8m fraud problem
Suffolk is ramping up its fight against fraud with new dedicated officers and a united approach across public services.News