Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

Warning Over ‘Get Rich Quick Scheme’

Trading Standards Officers at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar are issuing a warning about a supposed money making scheme, details of which have been sent to consumers in the Western Isles.

The letter suggests that recipients should send £1 to another seven individuals.

A spokesperson for the Comhairle said:
“This is quite simply a pyramid selling scheme and people will undoubtedly lose out. The arithmetic of such schemes does not add up. The only thing guaranteed is that someone somewhere will make money at the expense of others who will lose their cash. Do yourself, and others, a favour and chuck this letter in the bin.”

ENDS

Nigel Scott
Communications Officer
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

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