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17th March 2011 - CH PROOF sign-ups reach over 1 Million
Since 2005, Companies House has offered the PROtected Online Filing (PROOF) scheme to customers which is included in our '3 Point Plan' to protect companies against corporate identity fraud. The scheme is free of charge and adds an extra level of security to WebFiling. Under the scheme, companies authorise us to reject certain documents unless they are filed electronically using secure passwords. On 4th March we had our Millionth sign up to the scheme!
Tim Moss, Director of Corporate Strategy said 'We are pleased to see so many companies now taking positive action to combat the threat of corporate identity theft and company hijack'.
Further information regarding identity fraud and the PROOF scheme can be found on the following links:
http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/about/fraud.shtml
http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/infoAndGuide/proofArticle.shtml
The PROOF scheme is administered by the Companies House 'PROOF Fraud Team'.
Companies House Press Team
press@companieshouse.gov.uk
02920 380161
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