Businesses alerted over Covid-19 scam letters
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Posted on: Thursday 22 April 2021
Businesses in Bridgend County Borough are being warned about a scam letter claiming to be from UK Government telling firms they need to buy Covid-19 detection air purifying devices.
The National Anti-Fraud Network (NAFN) says the correspondence claims to be from the Covid Task Force, part of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and carries its logo.
The address on the letter is that of a residential property in London and says it is advising of a change in the law for businesses and the requirement to have “Covid safe air purifiers” installed from 3 May 2021. It states that failure to comply could lead to fines of up to £5,000.
BEIS says the letters are entirely false and it is investigating the matter. There is no legal requirement for businesses to install such purifiers.
Businesses should only access advice from trusted sources, such as the Welsh or UK governments and if in doubt, contact Bridgend County Borough Council for guidance.
If you receive one of these letters, please report it to NAFN by emailing intel@nafn.gov.uk.
For more information about the support available for businesses in Bridgend County Borough, visit the council’s website.