New Scambusters Team for Wales

Rogue traders and other con merchants in Wales are set to be thwarted by a new team of 'Scambusters' backed by Government funding.

The specialist Trading Standards team will be based in Newport and Conwy, but will cover all of Wales.

They will help local authorities across the country and the police to crack down on rogue traders, dodgy door-step salespeople, counterfeiters, prize draw scams, cowboy builders and many other scams.

To report scams or suspicious activity please contact Trading Standards via the Consumer Direct helpline on Tel: 08454 04 05 06.

For further information on Trading Standards please visit: www.tradingstandards.gov.uk