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Watch out
for official looking “invoices” from trade directories and databases
asking for your fax, internet and email details. These may appear to be
simple requests for information, but beware of small print commitments to
pay £100s for a directory entry. If you reply, it is then claimed that you
have entered into a contract for an expensive, yet worthless, listing
obliging you to pay.
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Our
advice:
If the directory
is actually published, there may be no criminal offence and an
enforceable contract in place.
Check all small
print carefully, and warn your accounts staff to be on the look
out for unsolicited invoices, particularly when you have
temporary staff on duty.
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