FW Admin
22 October 2006, 04:37
Original Alert here:
http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/about/miscellaneous/misc1.shtml
URGENT FRAUD WARNING
Authentication Codes for WebFiling
There have been instances recently where Companies House customers have been contacted by someone claiming to be from Companies House, asking for verification of their WebFiling Authentication Codes.
Please be aware that Companies House personnel will never contact you by telephone to try to ascertain your WebFiling Authentication Codes.
Should anyone contact you claiming to be from Companies House please try to obtain a return telephone number and contact us immediately .
ESCROW FRAUD WARNING
We are aware that there are a number of websites offering escrow services that claim to be "licensed and bond at Companies House". These sites are fraudulent in that Companies House does not licence or bond any company.
These sites usually show the company register number of a genuine company but have no connection with the company itself.
These fraudulent sites work by a person searching an internet auction site and agreeing to buy an item, usually jewellery, and also suggesting that instead of using one of the authorised payment systems, the seller sends the item to an escrow service recommended by the would-be purchaser. The goods are sent and no further contact is made because the "purchaser" closes down their email account.
If you believe that you have become a victim of an offence involving any such site, you should report this to your local Police. If you do contact Companies House, please be aware that by so doing, the matter will not necessarily be investigated, although we appreciate the information being brought to our notice.
Companies House is working with the Metropolitan Police (Operation Sterling) to investigate and close down the sites where appropriate.
http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/about/miscellaneous/misc1.shtml
URGENT FRAUD WARNING
Authentication Codes for WebFiling
There have been instances recently where Companies House customers have been contacted by someone claiming to be from Companies House, asking for verification of their WebFiling Authentication Codes.
Please be aware that Companies House personnel will never contact you by telephone to try to ascertain your WebFiling Authentication Codes.
Should anyone contact you claiming to be from Companies House please try to obtain a return telephone number and contact us immediately .
ESCROW FRAUD WARNING
We are aware that there are a number of websites offering escrow services that claim to be "licensed and bond at Companies House". These sites are fraudulent in that Companies House does not licence or bond any company.
These sites usually show the company register number of a genuine company but have no connection with the company itself.
These fraudulent sites work by a person searching an internet auction site and agreeing to buy an item, usually jewellery, and also suggesting that instead of using one of the authorised payment systems, the seller sends the item to an escrow service recommended by the would-be purchaser. The goods are sent and no further contact is made because the "purchaser" closes down their email account.
If you believe that you have become a victim of an offence involving any such site, you should report this to your local Police. If you do contact Companies House, please be aware that by so doing, the matter will not necessarily be investigated, although we appreciate the information being brought to our notice.
Companies House is working with the Metropolitan Police (Operation Sterling) to investigate and close down the sites where appropriate.