Trading Standards Issue Warning On Letter Scam

Trading Standards officers at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar have issued a warning over a letter being received by businesses which asks for the recipient’s account details. A number of Island businesses have received such letters which purport to come from South Africa. The letter claims that the author has substantial money to invest and they are looking for someone in this country to help.

A spokesperson for the Comhairle said: “The best advice is to put these letters in the bin. On no account should details of private financial information be sent by anyone who receives such a letter”.

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Issued by Nigel Scott
Communications Officer

Tel: 01851 709389 (Work)
Tel: 01851 706412 (Home)
Tel: 07884 236103 (Mobile)
email: nscott@cne-siar.gov.uk