TRADING Standards chiefs at Warrington have issued a warming to local businesses about an advertising scam
The swindle purports to offer free advertising in the Yellow Pages online director – but then advertisers receive a demand for payment of up to £499.
The scammers seek to mislead businesses into signing up to fake contracts.
Contact is initially made by fax in most cases – and if businesses respond repeated requests for payment follow.
“The Yellow Pages 24” is believed to be based abroad and has no connection whatsoever with the well established and recognised Yellow Pages. Investigations are currently ongoing across the country.
Any business that has fallen victim of this scam is advised to contact Consumer Direct for further advice on 08454 04 05 06.
TRADING Standards chiefs at Warrington have issued a warming to local businesses about an advertising scam
Warning over internet scam
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Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
