A local entrepreneur says Jamaican businesses are taking a hit due to the prominence of scamming and fraud.

According to Nathaniel Smith, it’s difficult for legitimate local businesses to secure the trust of foreign companies and suppliers.

Mr Smith is CEO of Dynamic Pumping Solutions and Supplies.

He says the Covid 19 pandemic also presented additional challenges.

Nathaniel Smith, CEO of Dynamic Pumping Solutions and Supplies.

He was speaking Friday on Nationwide @5, with Franklin McKnight and Tyrone Reid.