This weekly alert outlines trending fraud patterns during the current COVID-19 pandemic and what we can do to stay protected.

West Yorkshire Trading Standards News Alert issue 9  29.05.2020

Outline of trending scams:

1. Rogue traders claiming they must check the purity of the air in a property.
2. Doorstep caller (male) in Kirklees targeting isolated, vulnerable residents claiming he’s from the Red Cross or Social Services.
3. Rogue traders offering gardening work for a price then changing the price after work is complete.
4. Door to door traders in Brighouse selling unsafe mattresses.

Please note: At present there is NO vaccine for the COVID-19 virus.

West Yorkshire Trading Standards Service newsletters and resources –

https://www.wyjs.org.uk/trading-standards/covid-19-resources/

Always remember:

• If it sounds too good to be true, it very likely is
• If you feel pressured, ask them to leave.
• Friends and family are best to ask.
• Don’t make any snap decisions.
• Do the checks and use a number you have found yourself, not the one the visitor provides.

Stay Alert, Stay Safe