Companies House and the IPO warn businesses about payment scams posing as official services, urging firms to verify requests and use official GOV.UK channels

The alert advises businesses to exercise caution when receiving such requests, particularly those sent to registered office addresses or via email, and to carefully check sender details, website domains, and any disclaimers indicating lack of government affiliation. Organisations are encouraged to verify any suspicious communication directly with Companies House or the IPO before making payments, especially where urgency or payment pressure is applied…