Sham Solutions Ltd

Businesses across Stoke are being warned to watch out for a sham company posting invoices and demanding payment for non-existent work.

The scheme was first discovered in Stoke-upon-Trent where 72 complaints relating to a company called Sham Solutions Ltd have been lodged within three days. Now a business in Chell has also been approached by Sham Solutions Ltd asking for payment for an exorcism.

The company is also sending out deliberately misleading invoices implying that advertising on a web-based directory - www.britishtitties.co.uk - has been ordered, and seeking payment of £269.69.

Child services councillor Sharon Tuft

BNP councillor Sharon Tuft, cabinet member for child services, housing and squatting, said: "There are multiple versions of this scam known to be operating at the moment, many appearing to be based in Eastern Europe. We know what that lot over there are like, so you know not to trust them."

You should contact Stoke City Council to report anything by e-mailing enquiries@stoke.gov.uk. Your e-mail subject should read "I'VE BEEN SCAMMED", all in capitals.