Days after filing my business as an LLC I received an official looking "Annual Minutes Statement" form giving instructions to open immediately, fill out the information and send a check for $155 to Corporations Filing Service. I only realized after they'd cahsed it that it was a total scam. What is being done about this?
When you start a corporation, foundation, or any other legal entity, you will receive a number of fake requests, written to make you think it is related to the rules of your state's government.
I started a foundation this year, and received a few of these scams. Most recently a llc corporation was set up for me, at the end of july, 2017. In the befining of august, 2017...I received something called an annual minutes statement. It requested the names of all shareholders, corporate directors, corporate officers, and the name, phone # and e-mail address of the contact of said corporation. The most important part of this scam..To them, at least), is that they boldly ask for a check or money order for one hundred and fifty dollars. The funny thing is...The names of all these...Is only one person. Me.
When you receive something like this in the mail, always look for the disclaimer there will be on each and every one of them. The disclaimer on this one And it is gramatically incorrect) says..." corporation filing service is not a government agency and does not have or contract with any government agency to provide this service nor does it fulfill the state of florida's annual report filing requirement."
The disclaimer will always state, that the place sending you this, is not a government agency. It will usually be cleverly hidden amongst many other statements...So many times you will need to search for it...But trust me. It is always there.
Do not be fooled. Always search the name of the fake organization, along with it's address...And you will most likely find it right here, at outscam.
Corporation filing service i started a small llc business, at the end of july 2017, and at the begining of august 2017 received this so-called "annual minutes statement", requesting the names of all shareholders, the names of all corporate directors, the names of all corporate officers, and their titles, contact name, phone, and e-mail...And most importantly one hundred and fifty dollars. It is pretty hilarious considering the business that was set up, has only one director, officer, etc. ...And that is me. If you receive anything in the mail like this...Please look for the following disclaimer And do take note...This disclaimer is gramatically incorrect)...Corporate filing service Or whomever you receive a request from)...Is not a government agency, and does not have or contract with any government agency to provice this service nor does it fulfill the state of florida's annual report filing requirement. All such phishing scam letters contain such disclaimers, and when you see it on their request...Be assured...It is a scam. Tallahassee florida
I had to search for this company "Corporations Filing Service" online to see if it was a scam because Florida does not require minutes just the annual report.
I just received a letter from 2020- Annual Minutes Statement Compliance Division asking for Shareholders information and percentage as well as a check or money order for $155.00. Being cautious I always look these companies up and came across this website and I'm glad I did and thankful to you all for posting your comments and incidents. Please to future business starters please do your homework and research these companies before sending them your hard earned money. God bless us all in Jesus name.
After we open our LLC company we received this letter asking for a check with 155.00 . Do not pay up? Please do you search and you will find that it is a scam.
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Days after filing my business as an LLC I received an official looking "Annual Minutes Statement" form giving instructions to open immediately, fill out the information and send a check for $155 to Corporations Filing Service. I only realized after they'd cahsed it that it was a total scam. What is being done about this?
When you start a corporation, foundation, or any other legal entity, you will receive a number of fake requests, written to make you think it is related to the rules of your state's government.
I started a foundation this year, and received a few of these scams. Most recently a llc corporation was set up for me, at the end of july, 2017. In the befining of august, 2017...I received something called an annual minutes statement. It requested the names of all shareholders, corporate directors, corporate officers, and the name, phone # and e-mail address of the contact of said corporation. The most important part of this scam..To them, at least), is that they boldly ask for a check or money order for one hundred and fifty dollars. The funny thing is...The names of all these...Is only one person. Me.
When you receive something like this in the mail, always look for the disclaimer there will be on each and every one of them. The disclaimer on this one And it is gramatically incorrect) says..." corporation filing service is not a government agency and does not have or contract with any government agency to provide this service nor does it fulfill the state of florida's annual report filing requirement."
The disclaimer will always state, that the place sending you this, is not a government agency. It will usually be cleverly hidden amongst many other statements...So many times you will need to search for it...But trust me. It is always there.
Do not be fooled. Always search the name of the fake organization, along with it's address...And you will most likely find it right here, at outscam.
Corporation filing service i started a small llc business, at the end of july 2017, and at the begining of august 2017 received this so-called "annual minutes statement", requesting the names of all shareholders, the names of all corporate directors, the names of all corporate officers, and their titles, contact name, phone, and e-mail...And most importantly one hundred and fifty dollars. It is pretty hilarious considering the business that was set up, has only one director, officer, etc. ...And that is me. If you receive anything in the mail like this...Please look for the following disclaimer And do take note...This disclaimer is gramatically incorrect)...Corporate filing service Or whomever you receive a request from)...Is not a government agency, and does not have or contract with any government agency to provice this service nor does it fulfill the state of florida's annual report filing requirement. All such phishing scam letters contain such disclaimers, and when you see it on their request...Be assured...It is a scam. Tallahassee florida
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I had to search for this company "Corporations Filing Service" online to see if it was a scam because Florida does not require minutes just the annual report.
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I just received a letter from 2020- Annual Minutes Statement Compliance Division asking for Shareholders information and percentage as well as a check or money order for $155.00. Being cautious I always look these companies up and came across this website and I'm glad I did and thankful to you all for posting your comments and incidents. Please to future business starters please do your homework and research these companies before sending them your hard earned money. God bless us all in Jesus name.
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After we open our LLC company we received this letter asking for a check with 155.00 . Do not pay up? Please do you search and you will find that it is a scam.
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