National Trading Standards Regional Investigations Teams
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National Trading Standards Regional Investigations Teams

The National Trading Standards Regional Investigations Teams target criminals involved with doorstep crime, counterfeiting, consumer and business fraud and other related crime. The Regional Investigations Teams operate across England and Wales through eight regionally based teams covering:

  • Central England Trading Standards Authorities (CeNTSA)
  • North East Trading Standards Authorities (NETSA)
  • Trading Standards East Midlands (TSEM)
  • Trading Standards North West (TSNW)
  • Tri Region, on behalf of Trading Standards South East Ltd (TSSEL), East of England Trading Standards Association (EETSA) and London Trading Standards authorities (LTS)
  • Trading Standards South West (TSSW)
  • Yorkshire and Humber Trading Standards Group (YAHTSG) and
  • Wales Heads of Trading Standards (WHoTS)

Examples of recent activity undertaken by our Regional Investigations Teams can be found on the News section

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National Trading Standards Regional Investigations Teams Press Releases

Fraudster found guilty of £1.5 million renewable energy and home security scam

26th January 2024

Pair sentenced for role in building fraud

24th November 2023

Rogue builder who scammed Swindon residents jailed for 15 months

3rd November 2023