diff --git a/modules/simple_forms_api/spec/requests/v1/uploads_spec.rb b/modules/simple_forms_api/spec/requests/v1/uploads_spec.rb
index 5c70fcf9c1b..b68a647fd8b 100644
--- a/modules/simple_forms_api/spec/requests/v1/uploads_spec.rb
+++ b/modules/simple_forms_api/spec/requests/v1/uploads_spec.rb
@@ -237,6 +237,8 @@
 
     context 'going to Lighthouse Benefits Claims API' do
       before do
+        allow(Common::VirusScan).to receive(:scan).and_return(true)
+        allow_any_instance_of(Common::VirusScan).to receive(:scan).and_return(true)
         VCR.insert_cassette('lighthouse/benefits_claims/intent_to_file/404_response')
         VCR.insert_cassette('lighthouse/benefits_claims/intent_to_file/200_response_pension')
         VCR.insert_cassette('lighthouse/benefits_claims/intent_to_file/200_response_survivor')