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Residents urged to have a fake-free Christmas
- Avoid fake goods this Christmas
- Steer clear of dangerous toys online
- Don’t be tempted to borrow money from unscrupulous loan sharks
3 Year Jail Sentence for Fraudster Who Sold Fake Car Service History Books on eBay
- The fraudster was successfully prosecuted for trademarks and fraud offences.
- The deception generated around £75,000 – over an 18-month period from January 2018 and June 2019
Rogue Trader Convicted of Roof Replacement Scam Against Elderly Resident
- A rogue trader operating in Caversham has been ordered to pay a costs totaling over £6k after a successful prosecution
- They have also been disqualified from being a company director for 2 years
Reading Council continues work with the Health and Safety Executive to make sure businesses are COVID-secure
- 700 visits to Reading businesses carried out to ensure they are operating in Covid-secure way
- Also continuing a range of regulatory services including checks on the licenced trade including taxi and private hire