Bristol residents warned to ignore and report coronavirus scam leaflets

Bristol residents warned to ignore and report coronavirus scam leaflets

People living in Bristol are being warned by the council's Trading Standards team to not engage with a company that have posted a leaflet containing false and misleading information relating to COVID-19 that has been circulated to homes recently.


The team has received reports from several residents regarding the leaflet, which contains false information about ‘bacteria that attracts COVID-19’, ‘Corona removal officers’, and home plumbing and cleaning standards. This leaflet is not endorsed by the council, Government or NHS.

Sarah Saunders, Team Leader for Trading Standards, said: “It’s very concerning to discover that this false and misleading leaflet is being circulated in Bristol, and we are now investigating these claims.

“If you receive a flyer, text message, email or phone call from somebody you don’t know who is offering cleaning services or anything else that claims to protect you from COVID-19, please be extra vigilant and contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline or call: 0808 223 1133.”

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