AQW 16002/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy

To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the measures his Department will take to provide any support for businesses who have been impacted by suspected fraudulent activity on the Just Eat platform.

Asked by Connie Egan MLA on 1 October 2024

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Tabled
1 October 2024
Answer due by
4 October 2024
Answered
9 October 20248 days after tabling
Department
Department for the Economy
Priority question
Yes

Answer

Businesses that are impacted should consider reporting any alleged fraud to

Action Fraud - https://www.psni.police.uk/safety-and-support/keeping-safe/protecting-yourself/scams-and-fraud/reporting-fraud.

My Department’s Trading Standards Service also provides support and assistance to businesses affected by scams. Traders seeking further advice should contact Consumerline on Freephone 0300 123 6262 or by e mail to Consumerline@economy-ni.gov.uk.

Additionally, Just Eat appear to be aware of attempts by scammers to defraud businesses by gaining access to customer accounts and have provided the following advice to their partners :https://partner.just-eat.co.uk/knowledge-centre/update-on-scammers/

Official sources