VIGILANT shopkeeper Alison Rayner has warned businesses to beware of a letter which could cost them hundreds of pounds.

The owner of Don't Forget on Huddersfield's Westbourne Road received a letter yesterday from the European City Guide.

The top of the form suggests that the CD-Rom listing service is free.

But the small print makes clear that featuring in each edition costs 937 euros - around £630.

Mrs Rayner said: "It's cleverly- worded but would cost a fortune."

Three neighbouring shops - Peaches Chemist, Natural Choice and Jazz Cuisine Deli also received the letter.

Mrs Rayner said: "I'm sure they aren't the only other ones.

"My advice is to throw it straight into the bin."

Last year Yorkshire MEP Richard Corbett warned small businesses in the region to avoid responding to the Valencia-based company.