I just had this emailed to me with an attachment. I got something similar the other day supposedly from companies house. I don't do a VAT return nor have any direct dealings with companies house. Thank you for sending your VAT Return online. The submission for reference 7762622 was successfully received on Wed, 4 Dec 2013 11:32:45 +0100 and is being processed. Make VAT Returns is just one of the many online services we offer that can save you time and paperwork. For the latest information on your VAT Return please open attached report. The original of this email was scanned for viruses by the Government Secure Intranet virus scanning service supplied by Cable&Wireless Worldwide in partnership with MessageLabs. (CCTM Certificate Number 2009/09/0052.) On leaving the GSi this email was certified virus free. Communications via the GSi may be automatically logged, monitored and/or recorded for legal purposes.