Milton Keynes Trading Standards warns about 'lung detox' coronavirus scam
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The advert for the medicine appeared on the website of a local health and beauty spa and claimed to be an ‘official coronavirus lung detox’.
Trading Standards Officers at MK Council acted swiftly to get the online advertisement removed.
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Hide Ad“There is no evidence to back up any of the advertisement’s claims,” said Sue Crawley, Trading Standards Manager at MKC.
“We are taking action against any form of false advertising, especially during what is currently a worrying and difficult period.”
Officers at MKC are also investigating a number of scam campaigns, and are encouraging people to be extra vigilant during this period.
Visit the national Trading Standards website for the latest advice to protect yourself, and if you’d like further support from Trading Standards Officers at MK Council, email [email protected]