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I know there are certain checks you can do on a company, but no idea what they are, anyone got any ideas cos I'm just about to send this mob a large cheque:

http://www.1st-4-vans.co.uk/

No particular reason to be suspicious, just all my dealings have been by phone and I've never used them before, seem professional enough but it'd settle my mind.

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There a legit registered company and have been since 23/6/06, thats about all I can tell you with a quick search.

New business with no accounts filed so you have little to go on. I'd advise caution appropriate to the amount you're putting at risk. You can obtain annual report from Companies House that will tell you how much capital is issued/invested (probably minimal) and details of directors. Perhaps do a search on them as individuals.

Alternatively(or better), call the company and express your concern. A business man/woman who really has nothing to hide will not be offended because they will see your concern as a clear buying signal and will (if prudent themselves) be sympathetic to it.

Pay by credit card. Use a credit card cheque if you can.

Because under the Consumer Credit Act 1974 the Credit Card company is legally responsible to pay YOU if a company either goes bust or cheats you.

This is for purchases of £100 and more only.

And it does NOT Apply to Debit Cards. Only to Credit Cards. (Not all Visa, etc., cards are credit cards, btw, some are debit cards.)

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Hmm, don't have a credit card. I'm wondering if I should cancel the cheque and tell him I'll come myself to pick the van up and bring a draft.

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I checked these people too, they're the ones I made the cheque out to, presumably the 1st 4 vans bit is a subsidary & web name:



slightly more encouraging.

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