23 February 2004 - Health and Safety Enforcement Scam
The latest health and safety scam currently in circulation has hit a number of small businesses according to the Colchester Borough Council Environmental Health Department.
An official looking letter apparently from the Health and Safety Enforcement Agency, Summerseat House, Summerseat, Liverpool L3 6HB, has a heading of "Final Notice". The letter details some inaccurate information regarding changes to health and safety legislation and the consequences of non-compliance, the letter finishes:
What To Do
Now:
Step One: Complete the order form overleaf, including all relevant details.
Step Two: Enclose a cheque for £125, made payable to "REGISTRATION FEES".
Step Three: Enclose the order form and cheque into the envelope provided and
return to us within seven days.
Note: If your payment is already on its way and has overlapped with this
notice, please accept our apologies for having troubled you. Your compliance
pack will be delivered within the next 28 days.
This scam is designed to force people into buying a very expensive health and safety compliance pack. There is no registration fee involved for most businesses. Although a poster and accident book, as mentioned in the letter, are required, these can be bought locally for a few pounds.
BE WARNED!
