Beware of Crooks
Unfortunately, the world is full of crooks. The Swiss Central Companies Register or Zentrales Firmenregister Schweiz is now very active again, trying to decoy new founders into its trap. They send to newly established companies professionally looking notices to pay.
Zentrales Firmenregister Schweiz
The foundation phase is described by many companies as a pleasant and exciting time in which you learn and experience a lot. However, you also have to go through lots of formalities during that time. This is what scammers know very well, betting that credulous people do not pay full attention to their administrative tasks such as payment of bills anymore. Just now the Swiss Central Companies Register or Zentrales Firmenregister Schweiz seems to be very active again, sending to newly registered companies bills for allegedly professional services, which have to be paid if you want your company to be included for better marketing. The information that you do not deal with a government authority and thus remain in no business relationship comes only at the end. It sometimes happens that the Swiss Central Companies Register’s bill comes even before the cantonal Commercial Register’s invoice is received. The relevant information is collected from the Swiss Commercial Register, where new company registrations are announced.
Avoid Cheaters
To avoid scammers, it helps to follow a couple of tips:
- Note the spelling of the documents received.
- Are there any valid contact details?
- Does the website look professional?
- Seek comments on the service provider/invoice issuer and what do they say?
- Are you in any relationship with the service provider/invoice issuer?
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