Portsmouth Trading Standards Service

🚨PLEASE SHARE - REPORTS OF ROGUE TRADERS IN &

Please be aware that criminals are operating in the area - knocking on doors offering to undertake roofing works.

We have received reports where residents have paid thousands of pounds for unnecessary roofing works, and potential damage being caused to their roofs.

If you receive a knock at your door out of the blue offering roofing services our advice is not to engage further.

Please do look out for family, friends and neighbours and report any suspicious incidences to us:

📩[email protected]



Portsmouth Police
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary
Portsmouth Neighbourhood Watch

⚠ PRODUCT RECALL: Helly Hansen AS Buoyancy Aids

Styles:
33818 - SPORT II
33811 - Comfort Compact 50N
34258 - Rider Kayak Vest
34240 - Rider Foil Race

The product presents a risk of drowning as it may not provide enough buoyancy and turning momentum to bring the user face up in the water.

The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation 2016/425 or the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.

The product has been recalled from end users by Helly Hansen AS.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled items and contact Helly Hansen - [email protected] - for a credit note or refund. For more information please access: https://www.hellyhansen.com/recall

🔗 https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-recall-helly-hansen-as-buoyancy-aids-2605-0143

If you’re thinking about booking your summer holiday, and consider booking a package holiday. You’re more protected if something goes wrong or if you need to cancel.

What's classed as a package holiday? 🤔

Whether you planned on staying in the UK or going abroad, it’s probably a package holiday if you’ve booked 2 or more travel services from a travel organiser for the same holiday at the same time.

Check what you may be entitled to based on your reasons for cancelling:
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/holiday-cancellations-and-compensation/cancelling-a-package-holiday/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=consumerawareness&utm_term=june_2026

New IPO figures showing nearly 60% of shoppers who unknowingly bought a fake suffered negative outcomes, from poor quality and rapid deterioration to refund battles lasting months.

Second-hand shopping is a sustainable, affordable choice, and our new guidance developed with resale platforms helps shoppers make the most of the buyer protection tools already available to them.

Read more from World Trademark Review: https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/article/ukipo-and-vinted-partner-authentication-tips-resale-buyers

Does your child love these squishy dumplings? They’re the latest craze – with unboxing videos gaining millions of views.

But their popularity and high demand mean lots of fakes are now available to buy. And the counterfeit versions may contain harmful levels of dangerous chemicals.

✓ Buy from trusted retailers if you can – fakes may not meet our safety standards
✓ Check for proper labelling – missing safety information is a sign it’s fake
✓ If the toy is damaged, leaking or smells unusual, stop using it
✓ Avoid buying for under 3s - they’re most at risk from dangerous toys.

More tips on buying safe toys: https://capt.org.uk/buy-safe-toys/

Report scams - and help protect others 📵

Did you know, as of May 2026, more than 40,600 scams were taken down across 91,000 websites as a result of reporting to the 7726 service.

➡️By forwarding suspicious messages to 7726, phone providers can investigate where the texts came from and block the number if its malicious.

✨ Portsmouth Businesses - have you considered signing up to Buy With Confidence?

Check our below 👇

Buy With Confidence Trading Standards Approved

Set your business apart with Buy With Confidence.
We are committed to supporting professional, customer-focused businesses to join the Buy With Confidence (BWC) scheme.

Stand out from the crowd
Build trust with your customers
Demonstrate your commitment to excellent service

Interested? Visit the Buy With Confidence website to find out more about costs, what’s involved, and how to apply:
https://www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk/apply

Once you register your interest, we’ll contact you to talk things through and send further information. There is no application fee until you decide you are ready to proceed.

🚨 Further reports of suspected rogue traders operating in

Please be alert to individuals knocking doors offering to undertake roofing and guttering works.

Please report any incidences to us - even if you have not paid any money - as this helps us identify people involved.

📩 [email protected]
🔗 Report Fraud

Portsmouth Police Neighbourhood Watch Network

⚠ Magnets are found in all sorts of products, not just toys for children. For example, jewellery-making kits, dartboards, fridge magnets, puzzles and board games, fidget toys, office desk toys and stress relief gadgets.

Check out the Child Accident Prevention Trust website for further advice and information about magnet safety in the home:
🔗 https://capt.org.uk/magnet-safety/