Hertfordshire Trading Standards has issued a press release following the seizure of significant numbers of fake leaflets purporting to be from the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) which were bundled up with bin liners to look like charity clothing collection bags.

The department is warning householders across Herts to be aware of this scam.

The press release and a copy of the 'fake' leaflet is attached.

(See attached file here: Fake RNLI leaflets press release.pdf)

(See attached file here: Fake RNLI leaflet.pdf)

We would appreciate all help possible in highlighting this scam -

to stop householders being duped into thinking their     unwanted clothes are going to charity
 

to help us track down the perpretrators
 

report any sightings to us via Consumer Direct on 08454 040506

Regards

Kate Bull
Trading Standards Officer
Hertfordshire Trading Standards
01707 292429