✅ Tobacco retailers can start preparing now for 1 January 2027. Train staff, review age verification procedures and make sure your team understands the 1 January 2009 cut-off date. Find out more: acs.org.uk/campaigns/decline… #Decline09 #Challenge2

📚 Need help preparing for the new tobacco sales law? The ACS Decline09 campaign provides guidance and resources to help retailers understand the changes coming in January 2027. Find out more: acs.org.uk/campaigns/decline… #Decline09 #RetailSupport

🪪 Will Challenge 25 still apply from January 2027? Yes. Challenge 25 isn’t changing. For tobacco sales, staff must also check whether a customer was born on or after 1 January 2009. Help staff understand both checks. ACS resources: acs.org.uk/campaigns/decline… #Challenge25 #Decline09

“Missed delivery” texts are a common scam. They take you to fake websites asking for your details. Ignore the link and check the delivery company’s real website instead. Find more advice → friendsagainstscams.org.uk/

🚬 Selling tobacco? Staff need to remember one important date: 1 January 2009. Anyone born on or after that date cannot legally buy tobacco products, herbal smoking products or cigarette papers. Help staff understand the new law. ACS resources: acs.org.uk/campaigns/decline… #Decline09

🚬 Do you sell tobacco products? The law changes on 1 January 2027. It will be illegal to sell tobacco products, herbal smoking products or cigarette papers to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009. ACS resources: acs.org.uk/campaigns/decline… #Decline09

Did you know? 🤔 It is against the law to sell nicotine vaping products to under-18s! 🚭According to ASH - 18% of 11-17s have tried vaping. Check out the NHS website for more information about young people and vaping 👉nhs.uk/better-health/quit-sm… #RightAgeRightSale #VapeFreeYouth

Check plugs, chargers and tools before you use them. Damaged cables or loose parts can cause shocks or fires. Tips → electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk (If you bought something unsafe → Citizens Advice) 👉 citizensadvice.org.uk/consum…

Report a Business or Trader 🚨 You can report unsafe products, fake goods, scams, underage sales, food labelling issues, animal health concerns or faulty second-hand cars. Reports are quick, simple and anonymous. 👉 Report on our website: centsa.org.uk/consumer-advic…

There are many types of scams - card fraud, identity theft, romance scams, delivery scams, fake websites and more. See the full A–Z of scams to learn what to look out for. Find more advice → friendsagainstscams.org.uk/

Scammers make fake shopping websites or copy real ones. Avoid clicking links in emails, texts or social posts - type the address into your browser yourself. A padlock symbol means the connection is secure, but it does not guarantee a site is real. friendsagainstscams.org.uk/

Scammers create fake accounts on social media, forums and dating apps. They may seem friendly, but they want your personal information. Be careful what you share. Find more advice → friendsagainstscams.org.uk/

“Missed delivery” texts are a common scam. They take you to fake websites asking for your details. Ignore the link and check the delivery company’s real website instead. Find more advice → friendsagainstscams.org.uk/

🐾 How clever are Griff and Bran? These specialist detection dogs helped uncover almost 12,000 illegal cigarettes in Walsall. Read the full story 👇 ow.ly/63vj50ZOfv9 💬 Leave Griff and Bran a "Well done!" in the comments. #TradingStandards #WorkingDogs

Use strong passwords, turn on 2-step verification and update your devices regularly. Avoid logging into financial accounts on public Wi-Fi. Find more advice → friendsagainstscams.org.uk/

When were your gas appliances last checked? All gas appliances such as boilers, cookers and fires should be checked every year by a qualified Gas Safe registered engineer to help make sure they’re working safely. Find more gas safety advice at GasSafetyWeek.co.uk #GSW26

It’s Gas Safety Week! A timely reminder to ‘Take No Chances’ when it comes to gas safety. Follow these few simple steps to help protect your home and the people who matter most. Find more gas safety advice at GasSafetyWeek.co.uk #GSW26

Criminals build online relationships to gain trust. They may ask for money, create emergencies or ask you to keep things secret. Never send money to someone you’ve never met. Talk to friends or family if something doesn’t feel right. Find more advice → friendsagainstscams.org.uk/

Scammers post fake adverts or list items that don’t exist. Be cautious with cheap or rushed offers. Avoid paying by bank transfer and do some research first. Find more advice → friendsagainstscams.org.uk/

Report a Business or Trader 🚨 You can report unsafe products, fake goods, scams, underage sales, food labelling issues, animal health concerns or faulty second-hand cars. Reports are quick, simple and anonymous. 👉 Report on our website: centsa.org.uk/consumer-advic…