29 April 2020
Take steps to avoid scammers and fraudsters
The government has published new guidance on how to protect you and your business from fraud and cybercrime during the coronavirus crisis. The guidance warns that scammers use many different methods to con individuals and businesses and describes simple steps that will help to protect you.
Be extra careful if you are applying for or waiting for government financial support. Use only the official government website gov.uk.
Find how to avoid scams and frauds by following the government’s advice.
Free government webinar
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is hosting a free webinar at 11am on Tuesday, 4 May about out how small business can access the government’s coronavirus support measures. Register to join.
Don’t forget – you can also use the government’s online support finder tool.
- Our coronavirus FAQs are regularly updated. Check back often for the latest information.
- Read our regularly updated job retention scheme FAQs.
- NHBF Members can download an information poster, email and social media message for clients.
- Members can call our membership team, Monday-Friday, 9-5, on 01234 831965. Please be patient due to the extremely high level of calls we are currently getting.
- For legal advice, Members can login to get our 24/7 legal helpline number. Again, please be patient. The legal team is also dealing with a huge number of calls.