Look out for coronavirus scams
Over a third of British adults (36%) have been the target of a scam since lockdown began, according to research by Citizens Advice.
In Staffordshire, the county’s Trading Standards service has also seen an increase in the number of scams and is warning people to be on the lookout.
Gill Heath, Cabinet Member for Communities at Staffordshire County Council said: “Popular scams include, fake emails from HMRC, refund emails and doorstep scams. They may seem genuine, but are designed to obtain personal information, infect computers or take your money.
“If you are in any doubt at all you should ignore the offer, delete the email or hang up the phone.”
