The RCVS received a number of reports from vets/vet nurses on 3rd December about suspicious telephone calls made to vet practices in different areas of the country.   In each case, the caller has given a forename, eg Felicity or Christine, claimed to be calling from the RCVS and asked for bank or payment card details in order to refund an over-payment of £235.75 made in June 2014.  Please note that RCVS would never ask for payment card or bank details, take payments or make refunds over the phone.  If you have received a similar phone call, or are concerned that you might have inadvertently passed on private financial information, please contact your local police.  The RCVS has emailed this information to all UK-based veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses.
Check RCVS website for any updates.