Trading Standards have been made aware of a letter being sent to local
businesses entitled “Publication of Companies and Vat Registration
Numbers in the UK Corporate Portal 2015” which gives a return address in
Germany. The letter invites recipients to update their VAT registration
details as required by changes to the EU Economic Package. The small
print of this letter states by filling in their details they are
agreeing to a three year advertising contract for £797 per year. There
is no such requirement and this is a scam to get companies to sign up to
advertising they do not want or need. This is a scam which has been
reported throughout the country and small businesses are asked to be
vigilant and report any occurrences to Trading Standards on 03454 04 05
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