trading standards - newsflash
Another scam uncovered by NYCC trading standards department -
North Yorkshire County Council Trading Standards and Regulatory Services are warning business to be aware of companies’ cold telephone calling.
Several local businesses have been targeted by various advertising companies from the Liverpool area, portraying them selves as working on behalf of the local Fire Service, in aid of the Drink, Drive Campaign.
The aim is to get businesses to agree to advertising, anyone who has agreed to have an advert placed, is being charged in the region of £100. Once they agree to this, they are then subjected to an influx of calls from similar companies requesting payment of the same money or offering further advertising.
We have spoken with the local Fire Service, who have informed us that this is not the way they would operate, and they are not currently working in connection with a publication company.
If you need further advice please contact Trading Standards on the details below or contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06
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