Bona Vacantia Division of the Treasury Solicitor's Department does not employ agents to act on its behalf to locate beneficiaries, estates or unclaimed assets such as safety deposit boxes. There a number of scams, however, which operate via the Internet and by letter, sometimes from outside of the UK, some of which may suggest they are authorised by or act for Bona Vacantia Division. Many of these will inform the recipient that they are the beneficiary of a substantial legacy but will ask for fees and/or taxes in advance of sending more information or the release of funds. These activities will always be fraudulent and on no account should you make any payment or transfer any funds. If in any doubt please contact BVinfo.user@tsol.gsi.gov.uk.
You can obtain further information and advice about frauds and scams, and how to report such crime to the police, at www.met.police.uk/fraudalert