Middlesbrough Trading Standards

A scam text message impersonating Evri

A scam text message claiming to be from Evri tells you that your delivery couldn't be completed due to incorrect address details.

It then provides a link for you to follow to correct this. The link will lead to a dodgy site impersonating Evri. Entering your details into this website will hand them over to a scammer.

Product Recall: Adaptors - Azara & Universal Travel Adaptor 931E

Type
Electrical appliances and equipment - Adaptors (Electrical)

Brand
Azara & Universal Travel Adaptor 931E

Country of origin
China

Product description
Universal travel adaptor with USB port.

Azara Model
SP-128
Barcode
X000R7IJOH

White universal travel adaptor with USB output.
Model
931E
Barcode
7982546889420

Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock because the shutter mechanism is inadequate and allows access to live parts. Consumers could touch these parts during use and receive an electric shock. Improvements are also required to product labelling and marking.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action
The local authority is requiring the recall of the product from end users.

Consumers who own the product are advised to stop using it immediately and contact the distributor they purchased from for redress..

Product Recall: Ferrero UK - frozen Nutella Croissant

Ferrero UK is recalling specific batches of their frozen Nutella Croissant because they may contain pieces of metal, making them unsafe to eat.

Product Details
Nutella Croissant
Pack size: 4 per pack

Batch code: L126Z39
Best before date: 06 May 2027

Batch code: L127Z39
Best before date: 07 May 2027

Risk statement
This product may contain pieces of metal which makes the product unsafe to eat.

Actions taken by the company
Ferrero UK is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

Our advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, dispose the product or return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For more information, please contact Ferrero UK on 0330 053 8943 or at [email protected].

A scam website impersonating Aldi - advertising a Weber Grill offer

A fraudulent advert appearing on Google impersonates Aldi and leads to a copycat website.

You can report scam ads and search results on Google by filling out a form on its website. You can also select the three dots next to the ad or search result and press 'feedback' then 'something else' and explaining the scam.

Scam websites can be reported to the National Cyber Security Centre.