Environment Agency Scam Letter

Our neighbouring Trading Standards team based in Birmingham are aware of a scam letter currently in circulation purporting to be from the Environment Agency.

We keen to ensure that Staffordshire residents are aware of this scam and ask that, should you receive such a letter, you let us know.

This hand delivered letter, suggests that a West Midlands local asbestos survey has been undertaken in your area. Recipients are advised that high traces of asbestos are likely to have been found within their property & are advised to contact a telephone number to arrange an inspection. THIS IS A CONFIRMED SCAM and we urge you not to contact them in any way.

To help keep Staffordshire residents safe, please do share this information with friends and family. If you do receive such a letter, please contact us at Staffordshire Trading Standards to help us build a picture about this emerging scam.