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 12 19.06.2020

Outline of trending scams:

1. Counterfeit PPE sales.
2. Cold caller (female) claiming to be from UCLH conducting COVID-19 trials on over 70s and asking for their home address.
3. Letters claiming to be from the COVID-19 Relief Lottery stating the recipient has won money.

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