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.
| MCMAberdeen.com/MCMAberdeen.co.uk |
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| Name of website/username: | www.mcmaberdeen.com or www.mcmaberdeen.co.uk |
| Scam type | Fraudulently offering cars for sale using websites that are showing false address and identity information. |
| Method of operation | Takes deposits/payments for cars falsely advertised at low prices. The cars are never delivered and communication, after payment is made, ceases. |
| Known identities and markers | www.mcmaberdeen.com www.mcmaberdeen.co.uk Mark Clifford |
| False Aberdeen links | Gordon Place, Bridge of Don, AB23 8QX |
| Trading Standards Note | This business is not located at this address and does not have permission to use either the address or the identity of MCM Aberdeen Ltd. MCM Aberdeen Ltd are a legitimate company who do trade in vehicles but have no links with these websites. |
| Date added | 11/09/2024 |
| GB t shirts |
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| Name of website/ username: | www.gbtshirts.com |
| Scam type | Stating false address |
| Method of operation | Website |
| Known identities and markers | www.gbtshirts.com GB T-Shirts |
| False Aberdeen links | Broomhill Road, Aberdeen, AB10 6HT |
| Trading Standards Note | This business is not located at this address |
| Date added | 14/08/2024 |
| Aberdeenshire Building Solutions |
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| Name of website/ username: | www.altensmotorssco.co.uk |
| Scam type | False use of addresses in Aberdeen. Taking advance payments for vehicle sales but not providing the goods. |
| Method of operation | Creates the false impression that the business has a physical presence in Aberdeen. Takes advance payments for vehicles and then ceases contact. |
| Known identities and markers | Altens Motors Scotland |
| False Aberdeen links | Altens Industrial Estate, Aberdeen AB12 3LW |
| Trading Standards Note | There are concerns over the working practices of this trader which has no physical presence in Aberdeen. |
| Date added | 17/05/2024 |
| Aberdeenshire Building Solutions |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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
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| Trading Standards note | They do not have permission to use either address. |
| Date added | 02/12/2019 |
| Affordable Drives and Patios Ltd |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
| ESP Roofing Ltd |
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| Name of website/ username: | www.esproofingltd.com |
| Scam type | Unauthorised use of an Aberdeen address |
| Method of operation | Online advertising of roofing services |
| Known identities and markers | ESP Roofing Ltd |
| False Aberdeen links | International Avenue, Aberdeen AB21 0BH |
| Trading Standards Note | The company is not located at the registered office address and does not have permission to use this address. |
| Date added | 28/06/2024 |
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.
