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New VAT number scam

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    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    I understand that, but part of the process is verifying and accepting your application. Number assigned somewhere and as you say next step is the envelope. 
    Not sure at what point it goes public online 
  • what said:
    I understand that, but part of the process is verifying and accepting your application. Number assigned somewhere and as you say next step is the envelope. 
    Not sure at what point it goes public online 
    It goes public online about a week before they send the letter by the looks of it.
  • what
    what Posts: 35 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    I think the ridiculous thing is that even after “ rigorous checks” ( a vat number isn’t a certainty until you’ve given them all you personal and business details ) it can be hijacked.
    makes a mockery of data security 
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