Essex Trading Standards in partnership with Buy With Confidence is delighted to continue to support your local Community Watch magazine.   Published every six weeks offering residents information and advice on how to stay safe from scammers, fraudsters and rogue tradesmen whilst highlighting the importance of using a Trading Standards approved business.

The latest issue is now available to view and warns about shopping safely online at Christmas. It gives some handy hints and tips on how to avoid purchasing counterfeit goods.

Take care when purchasing goods online and take steps to be sure that you are shopping and paying safely online.  Pay securely – No matter where you’re shopping, always use a secure form of payment. This means opt for a credit card, a debit card, or even PayPal over any direct money transfers.

Share this Community Watch link with your family, friends and colleagues and help them stay safe.

If you need advice on your consumer rights when purchasing in store or on-line contact Citizens Advice on 0808 2231133