Aberdeen scam warnings

The Trading Standards service wants to help tackle the emerging problem of e-crime scams that use false Aberdeen addresses or associations which financially harm consumers and damage the reputation of our city as a place to do business.

Aberdeen has a diverse selection of business and industrial areas. Sometimes scammers take advantage of these locations and addresses to try and hide their true identity or to misleadingly associate themselves with reputable local businesses.

Known scams

The following concerns have come to our attention. Do not engage with anyone claiming to represent these organisations. 

Aberdeenshire Building Solutions
Name of website/ username: www.aberdeenshirebuildingsolutions.co.uk
Scam type Stating false address
Method of operation Website
Known identities and markers www.aberdeenshirebuildingsolutions.co.uk
False Aberdeen links Howe Moss Avenue, Dyce, Aberdeen, AB21 0GP
Trading Standards Note The Business is not located at this address and does not have permission to use it.
Date added 15/09/2023
Machines UK
Name of website/ username: www.machiniuk.com
Scam type Stating false identity and address
Method of operation Website
Known identities and markers Machines UK
False Aberdeen links Bon Accord Crescent, Aberdeen, AB11 6DE
Trading Standards Note The Business is stating a false identity and is not located at this address
Date added 07/06/2023
Lifetime Roofing and Property Maintenance 
Name of website/ username: Lifetime Roofing and Property Maintenance
Scam type Unauthorised use of an Aberdeen address
Known identities and markers www.lifetimeroofingandpropertymaintenence.co.uk 
False Aberdeen links Marischal Square, Aberdeen AB10 1BL
Trading Standards Note The Business is not located at the address on the website and does not have permission to use this address
Date added 20/07/2022 

 

Protobel
Name of website/ username: protobel.co.uk
Scam type Unauthorised use of an Aberdeen address
Method of operation Website offering a multitude of goods for sale at bargain prices
Known identities and markers protobel.co.uk
False Aberdeen links International Avenue, ABZ Business Park, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 0BH 
Trading Standards Note The Business is not located at the address on the website and does not have permission to use this address
Date added 20/07/2022 

 

Roof Life Cleaning Services
Name of website/ username: rooflifecs.co.uk
Scam type: Unauthorised use of an Aberdeen address
Method of organisation: Door to door and distribution of flyers
Known identities and markers Rooflife Cleaning Services
False Aberdeen links: Marischal Square, Aberdeen AB10 1BL
Trading Standards Note: The business is not located at the address on the flyer and does not have permission to use this address
Date added: 31/05/2022

 

crimsonaberdeenltd.com
Name of website/ username: crimsonaberdeenltd.com
Scam type: Unauthorised use of business name and address to perpetuate recruitment fraud
Method of organisation: Advertising fake job opportunities online and requiring advance payment to process documents 
Known identities and markers Crimson Aberdeen Ltd SC505767
False Aberdeen links: Fonthill Terrace, Aberdeen
Trading Standards Note: www.crimsonaberdeenltd.com is not connected with Crimson Aberdeen Ltd SC505767
Date added: 09/02/2022

 

Western Roofing & Building Ltd 
Name of website/ username: westernroofingandbuildingltd.co.uk
Scam type: Unauthorised use of an Aberdeen address 
Method of organisation: Online advertising of roofing and building services 
Known identities and markers: Western Roofing & Building Ltd 
False Aberdeen links: International Avenue, Aberdeen, AB21 0BH
Trading Standards Note: The business is not located at the address on the website and does not have permission to use this address. 
Date added: 19/11/2021 

 

prime-auto.co.uk
Name of website/ username: prime-auto.co.uk
Scam type: Bogus online car dealer
Method of operation: Website offering cars for sale at bargain prices 
Known identities and markers: prime-auto.co.uk
False Aberdeen links: Hammerman Drive, Aberdeen AB24 4SH
Trading Standards Note: The website falsely purports to be that of an Aberdeen based company, however this company has no connection with the website. 
Date added: 19/11/2021 

 

Davici Furniture 
Name of website / username: Davicifurniture.com 
Scam type: Unauthorised use of an Aberdeen address
Method of operation: Website offering furniture for sale
Known identities and markers: Davici Furniture 
False Aberdeen links: International Avenue, ABZ Business Park, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 
0BH
Trading Standards Note: The business is not located at the address on the website and 
does not have permission to use this address.
Date added: 16/11/2021

 

Jewsons Direct Driveways
Name of website / username: jewsonsdirectdriveways.co.uk
Scam type: Doorstep trader offering driveway and landscaping work
Method of operation: Cold-calling and flyers
Known identities and markers: Jewsons Direct Driveways
False Aberdeen links: Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 6DN
Trading Standards Note: They do not have permission to use this address.
Date added: 17/08/2021

 

Complete Home Repairs
Name of website / username: completehome-repairs.co.uk
Scam type: Scam
Method of operation: Website and selling fake contracts for work to tradespeople
Known identities and markers: Complete Home Repairs Ltd 13038767
False Aberdeen links: ABZ Business Park, 6 International Avenue, Aberdeen AB21 0BH
Trading Standards Note: No permission to use this address.
Date added: 29/07/2021

 

Browns Confectionary
Name of website / username: Browns Confectionery
Scam type: Use of false address
Method of operation: Selling counterfeit Wonka Bars
Known identities and markers: Browns Confectionery
False Aberdeen links: East Tullos Industrial Estate AB12 3AX
Trading Standards Note: No business of that name based in East Tullos Ind Estate
Date added: 14/06/2021

 

Saltire Paving & Landscaping
Name of website / username: saltirepavingandlandscaping.co.uk
Scam type: Doorstep trader offering roofing, driveway and landscaping work
Method of operation: Cold calling and flyers
Known identities and markers: Saltire Paving & Landscaping
False Aberdeen links: International Avenue, Aberdeen AB21 0BH
Trading Standards Note: They do not have permission to use this address. Variations of  the address have been used, e.g. International Arena and AB6 0BH.
Date added: 08/03/2021

 

Dev Sale Trading Group

Name of website/ username:

Dev Sale Trading Group
Scam type Use of false Aberdeen address
Method of operation

Took payment for cars on ebay etc but none provided

Known identities and markers Dev Sale Trading Group
False Aberdeen links Minto Place, Altens Industrial Estate, Aberdeen, AB12 3SN
Trading Standards note Property known to be vacant for some time
Date added 25/02/2020

 

Utility Bills Solution

Name of website/ username:

Utility Bills Solution
Scam type Fraudulent offer of discounts on utility bills
Method of operation

Make contact by phone then send a follow-up email with
further details

Known identities and markers Utility Bills Solution and Utility Billing Department
False Aberdeen links 45A Abbotsford Lane, Aberdeen AB10 1AB
Trading Standards note The numbers on Abbotsford Lane do not go up to 45. There is no known business in Aberdeen with these names.
Date added  

Heritage Paving Ltd

Name of website/ username:

www.heritagepavingltd.co.uk
Scam type Doorstep trader offering building work.
Method of operation

 Leaflet dropping.

Known identities and markers Heritage Paving Ltd
False Aberdeen links Riverside House, Riverside Drive, Aberdeen, AB11 7LH
 
Trading Standards note They do not have permission to use either address.
Date added 02/12/2019

Affordable Drives and Patios Ltd

Name of website/ username:

Affordable Drives and Patios Ltd
Scam type Doorstep trader offering building work.
Method of operation

Door knocking and leaflet dropping.

Known identities and markers Affordable Drives and Patios Ltd
False Aberdeen links Riverside House, Riverside Drive, Aberdeen, AB11 7LH
Bridge House, Riverside Drive, Aberdeen, AB11 7LH
Trading Standards note They do not have permission to use either address.
Date added 27/03/2019
1st Choice Drives and Patios Ltd
Name of website / username: 1stchoicedrivesandpatiosltd.co.uk
Scam type: Doorstep trader offering driveway and landscaping work
Method of operation: Online advertising and flyers
Known identities and markers:

1st Choice Drives and Patios Ltd

1st Choice Drives and Patios

First Choice Drives and Patios

False Aberdeen links: Donmouth Road, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen AB23 8DX
Trading Standards Note: They do not have permission to use this address.
Date added 25/05/2021

 

Asset Aberdeen Ltd

Name of website/ username:

Online auction sites - eBay
Scam type Fraudulent sales of vehicles via online classified advertisements on eBay.
Method of operation

Take up-front payments using secure payment sites for fictitious vehicles using online classified advertisements.

Vehicles are not delivered and seller cannot be contacted.
Known identities and markers Asset Aberdeen Ltd
False Aberdeen links Crombie Road, Torry, Aberdeen
Trading Standards note There is no known business in Aberdeen with these details.
Date added 06/09/2018

 

centraldrivesandpatiosltd.co.uk

Name of website / username: centraldrives@patiosltd.co.uk
Scam type: Doorstep trader offering driveway and paving work.
Method of operation: Cold calling and delivery of flyers.
Known identities and markers:

Central Drives & Patios Ltd

Central Drives and Patios Limited

False Aberdeen links Donmouth Road, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen AB23 8DX
Trading Standards Note: They do not have permission to use the address.
Date added: 12/07/2019

 

EaseWigs

Name of website/ username:

www.easewigs.co.uk
Scam type Use of false Aberdeen address
Method of operation Take up-front payment for wigs and hair products advertised on website. Goods are either not delivered, do not match the description, or are not of satisfactory quality. Refunds are not honoured.
Known identities and markers Ease Wigs, Viv Wigs, easewigs.co.uk, vivwigs.co.uk, vivwig.co.uk, vivhair.co
False Aberdeen links Sweeps Building, Ashgrove Road West, Aberdeen
Trading Standards note There is no such address in Aberdeen. There is no known business in Aberdeen with these details.
Date added 06/09/2018

 

www.edinburghpetroleum.com

Name of website/ username:

www.edinburghpetroleum.com
Scam type Fraudulent employment offers
Method of operation

Offer employment opportunities in the oil and gas industry and seek visa processing fees for jobs that do not exist. 

Known identities and markers edinburghpetroleum.com
False Aberdeen links Souterhead Road, Altens Industrial Estate, Aberdeen AB12 3LF
Trading Standards note There is no business in Aberdeen with these details.
Date added 24/09/2018

 

Health Lottery UK

Name of website/ username:

Health Lottery UK
Scam type Lottery scam
Method of operation

Send letters to people telling them they have won the Health Lottery.

Known identities and markers Health Lottery UK
False Aberdeen links Union Street, Aberdeen
Trading Standards note Address is vacant
Date added 12/10/2018

 

NorthPak Consignments Group  
Name of website/ username: Northpak-consignments-group.business.site/#gallery
Scam type Use of false Aberdeen address
Method of operation Offers method of payment for cars on ebay/gumtree etc but none provided
Known identities and markers NorthPak Consignments Group
False Aberdeen links Hareness Park
Trading Standards note Property known to be vacant
Date added 27/02/2019

 

People's Postcode Lottery

Name of website / username: Coral & Reed Plc
Scam type: Fake lottery win letter. 
Method of operation: Letter being sent to residents in the Croydon area alleging that the recipient has won £375,000. Asks recipient to call Dr Benjamin Joseph, Foreign Service Manager to facilitate the processing of the prize.
This ‘processing’ will involve harvesting personal information and the probable payment of fees or taxes before the non-existent winnings can be provided.
Known identities and markers:

People’s Postcode Lottery
Coral & Reed Plc
Coral & Reed Financial Services Plc

False Aberdeen links Coral Court House, Shielhill Drive, Aberdeen, AB23 8EB
Trading Standards Note: There is no such Plc registered in the UK.
They do not have permission to use that address.
The real People’s Postcode Lottery is organised by Postcode Lottery Ltd are based in Edinburgh. You can check on any win by calling them on 0808 109 8765.
Date added: 15/07/2019

 

UKdoodles.co.uk

Name of website/ username:

ukdoodles.co.uk
Scam type Puppy sales scam
Method of operation

Offer puppies for sale, taking payment by bank transfer with promise of delivery by train. Further payments for delivery and medical costs are then sought but puppies never delivered.

Known identities and markers

www.ukdoodles.co.uk Evelyne Hayiratho

False Aberdeen links

No specific address provided other than Aberdeen

Trading Standards note

There is no known business in Aberdeen with these details

Date added 13/08/2020

 

Glenmont Machinery

Name of website/ username:

www.glenmont-machinery.com
Scam type Fraudulent use of company details to sell machinery.
Method of operation

Website offers various pieces of plant machinery at low prices also uses social media advertisements. The vehicles are never delivered. Requested payments are made by bank transfer only. 

Known identities and markers

Glenmont Ltd - John B Chiutu - John M Serban - John Glenmont - Adrian Varga

False Aberdeen links

Wellbrae Terrace, Aberdeen

Trading Standards note

Glenmont Ltd is a legitimate company that has been registered with Companies House since 1984.
Glenmont Ltd has NOT provided permission for any other person or company to use their details.

Date added 15/03/2022

 

Asbestos Removal Aberdeen Ltd
Name of website/ username: www.asbestosremovalaberdeen.co
Scam type Unauthorised use of addresses across the UK
Known identities and markers Creates the false impression the company has a physical presence in several UK locations
False Aberdeen links 15 Huntly Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1TJ
Trading Standards Note There are concerns over the working practices of this trader, which has no physical presence in Aberdeen
Date added 14/02/2023

 

Deen Roofing and Property Maintenance 
Name of website/ username: www.deenroofingandpropertymaintenance.co.uk
Scam type Use of false Aberdeen address
Known identities and markers Deen Roofing & Property Maintenance
False Aberdeen links Nigg Kirk Road, Aberdeen, AB12 3DA
Trading Standards Note The business is not located at the address and does not have permission to use this address
Date added 08/03/2023 

 

Royal King's Mail
Name of website/ username: https://royalkingsmail.co.uk/
Scam type Postal scam
Known identities and markers Royal King's Mail
False Aberdeen links Victoria Street
Trading Standards Note Using false address in Aberdeen
Date added 07/05/2023

 

Vanguard Home Repairs
Name of website/ username: www.vanguardhomerepairs.co.uk
Scam type Unauthorised use of addresses in Aberdeen
Known identities and markers Vanguard Home Repairs
False Aberdeen links 25 Carden Place, Aberdeen, AB10 1UL
Trading Standards Note There are concerns over the working practices of this trader, which has no physical presense in Aberdeen.
Date added 9/5/2023

Victims of fraud

If you believe you have become the victim of fraud and you live in Scotland, please report the matter to Police Scotland on 101.

If you live elsewhere in the UK please report to Action Fraud, the UK’s national fraud and internet crime reporting centre.

See the Trading Standards page for details of who you can get in touch with for consumer and business advice.

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