We are aware that Scottish law firms are being contacted as part of an ongoing scam relating to a VAT register.
The scam, which typically involves correspondence sent by fax, invites companies to confirm their VAT details and to be added to a ‘European Central Register for the Collation and Publication of VAT Registration Numbers’.
In one recent example, a Scottish law firm received a fax like this from a company calling itself 'European Database Services Ltd' with an address in Vienna.
There is information available about how to report fraud and internet crime.
Fraud and scam alerts
We regularly issue alerts to members and the public in response to threats to the profession. We also raise awareness of any potential scams involving fake solicitors or firms.
