A fake Government notice is threatening to shut down Bermuda businesses unless they pay a fine in cryptocurrency.
The Department of Health has issued a warning after a fraudulent document, falsely presented as an Environmental Health notice, began circulating. It alleges public health violations but does not identify any specific offence, instead demanding payment in USDC within 24 hours to avoid immediate closure.
Health Minister Kim Wilson said: “We want to make it absolutely clear that this notice is fraudulent and was not issued by the Department of Health, the Department of Public Health, or the Environmental Health Section.”
She says legitimate Government enforcement notices will never demand payment in cryptocurrency or to a digital wallet.
Businesses are urged not to pay, click links or scan QR codes, and to report suspicious messages to the Police Cybercrime Unit. Anyone wanting to verify an inspection or enforcement notice can call Environmental Health on 246-7766.
