Leicestershire County Council Trading Standards have been made aware of yet another Covid related scam via text. The below suggests that the text has come from Leicestershire County Council when it has not. The following post has been put out onto our Facebook page and can be found at:

https://www.facebook.com/leicstradingstandards/?view_public_for=469995703756810

Leicestershire County Council Trading Standards Service

!! Scam alert – Covid-19 vaccine scam text !!

This service has received a report that a fake text message is being sent

Purporting to be from Leicestershire Council regarding breaches of Covid restrictions.

We have NOT sent this message

Be wary of unsolicited text messages or emails.

If you need advice or wish to report any scam please call Citizens Advice

Consumer Service on 0808 223 1133.