I thought this was a U.S. Government agency. It is not! Gave them all my personal information including my social security number, DOB, POB etc. They submitted an authorization to my charge card and then according to my first bank, turned it down on their side (their website). I was very confused and then used another credit card which was processed (authorized & accepted) by GovSimplified.com.
So they ultimately got two of my credit card numbers along with all of my personal information. My bank saw what happened and went high and to the right and suggested that I immediately close my card and put a freeze on my credit with the three (3) credit bureaus.
What a monumental amount of aggravation and work caused by some jerks in Miami Florida. It appears that you also have a class action suit against you for misleading and decptive advertising practices. All I can say is Karma... Enjoy the beach there... I reported you to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)! and will post on as many sites as I can.
http://www1.taxid-gov.us This is the WEB site GovSimplied, LLC uses to lure unsuspecting new business owners onto their site. They charged $147.00 to apply for a Federal ID number which is free on IRS.gov. I thought I was on the government web site. Their notification that they are a reseller appears off screen. After receiving the SS-4, I noticed their name as the 3rd party designee and called them to find out what they do and how they got on the form. When asked for a refund for doing nothing, they refused, saying the money was already allocated. I've reported the charge as fraudulent to my credit card company and I've reported them to the Miami BBB. They should put their disclaimer at the top of the web page in big red letters...but then, no one would use them.
This Company make profit for services no performed. It take off half of the Original Cost when do the refund, even if it is done within an hour of the priginal request
This company appears to lay in wait for the unsuspecting consumer looking to interact with the IRS (and I suppose, other governmental agencies). I am not an internet engineer, so I do not know how they do it, but type in "SS4" (which is the form you file with IRS to obtain an EIN) into a search engine and they pop up. I did receive what I paid for (overpaid for as I could have gotten the same thing for free from IRS directly) but my point is that I did not realize I wasn't dealing with IRS. In fact, their site appears to pass you through directly to IRS.
Their site also provided an opportunity (for a $49 premium) to expedite the transaction immediately. Luckily, that did not interest me. But guess what? The EIN was returned nearly instantly anyway! Again, these guys appear predatory from everything I saw. Anyway, I asked for a refund but was refused, and was told that their site clearly states that they are not the IRS and that the service can be received at no charge. Yes, I went and checked and the initial page and the last page you click through are the only place you see this and I suppose it satisfies some requirement.
But here's my point: no where do these people present themselves as a value-add alternative to dealing with IRS directly. If someone could tell me what value these guys provided, I might be mollified, but I do not think there is value to talk about, so they don't. Instead, they are a venus flytrap waiting for the less-tnan-suspicious to trip and fall into their trap.
Calling all class-action lawyers and interested AGs!
I went to govsimplified.com. I went to the site honestly believing i was in a legitimate government website. Everything about the manipulation of words led me down the path to filing for an ein For a non-profit charitable organization). At no point did i pick up on any language that said anything like "we are not a government agency" or "we are going to charge you an exorbitant fee for what you could have gotten for free." i was a bit shocked at the price of $147, but assumed the federal government must require the fee for handling of some kind. I didn't like it, but had no idea i was being ripped off.
Once i committed to the "sale," i saw an image in small print at the bottom of that page telling me that this company has nothing to do with the government and preparing me for the reality that i could have received the service absolutely free from the government. Needless to say, i was not happy and when i got a message asking for my input on the quality of their service [sic] i fired off a remark that they had scammed me. I then wrote an email to "customer support" stating that i wanted a full reimbursement; once again, i let them know that they manipulate their website to make users believe they are somehow part of the government. Before i could finish the complaint, the ein number magically appeared. I fired off another message stating what i thought of the company and that i wanted my money back.
Today i got an email message from a "customer service” person named danny ortega. The message said that the company had tried to call me, but hadn’t been able to reach me, and i should call them. I did learn when i got home from work that there were calls from the company.) i called and a “danny” answered the phone. I asked for danny ortega” and the person seemed totally confused, but then said that he was danny ortega (.. . It would be interesting to know if “danny” has several last names he uses to be different danny’s in the organization). I told this man my frustration and annoyance and said i wanted my money back. He said, “you already have your ein, so we can’t give money back.” i told him i had contacted the irs and that i was contacting my credit card agency to complain; he put me on hold, and after a while came back on and said he could offer me a one-time refund of half the cost. I made clear that this is unacceptable, and that he and his company knowingly mislead people and he should be ashamed to be part of such a scheme. Part of his spiel was something like “we have statements that we are not part of the government splashed all over the website.” i told him it was not true and that the information was in very small type that the average person would never think to look at. I refused the ½ price “sale” and told him it will probably cost him a lot more than $147 by the time we are through fighting over this. I will pursue every legal means i have to make them refund my money and to let others know to avoid them. .. Unless they are buyers who just like to give undeserving people money.
I see that they have sites for other “services” such as “helping” people with social security filing. I strongly urge others to avoid gov.Simplified.com like the plague and to make sure you let this so-called “service” know exactly what you think of its deceitful practices. They have taken money from me meant to support a non-profit charitable organization that can ill afford to throw money away, thus i personally lose $147.
To the lawyers out there, isn’t there a grace period of three-days after an agreement is signed in which the buyer can rescind the agreement without forfeiting the original purchase price?
On April 11, 2016, I went online in an attempt to change my social security card for my new married name. I was directed to govsimplified, which looked to me like a legitimate government-affiliated website. I filled out all of the information, including my credit card info for $37.00. At that point, the website issued a mailing label, and it told me to mail my original marriage license and old social security card. I definitely didn't want to mail original documents. But at that point, it was too late; my credit card had been charged.
Instead, I went to the local social security office, which involved taking time off of work. I didn't want to have to take time off, which is why I attempted to do it online. I should say that I've often renewed my drivers license and car registration info online, so I thought that the process for a social security card would be similar.
When I called govsimplified to request a refund on June 8, I was told that they only give refunds within 7 days. It was then that they informed me that they are not affiliated with the government. I don't remember seeing either the refund policy or disclaimer that they are not government-related on their site.
I know from operating my own businesses that as long as the postage hasn't been used, it can be refunded.
I feel like I was completely scammed by this company. I feel that they know that and take advantage of people who are just trying to make their own lives simpler.
I registered a new business trade name in New Hampshire and wanted to get an EIN # ASAP. While researching for my new business and grants available to nonprofit organization I work with, I came across an ad with a link to www.govsimplified.co that said, among other things; "Get your Tax ID Number in 60 minutes."
It claims to be a legitimate service that for a fee will save you time by filing required forms for establishing or changing any type of business, from sole proprietorship to corporation. It does state that it's not affiliated with the IRS or legal entities.
Basically it suggests that you can fill out one form from which they'll file an 8821 and all other forms required by the IRS for the type of business you're launching or changing. We had a need to get a business bank account ASAP and it appeared to be worth $129 to get an EIN the same day as well as other forms submitted.
It took three days to get anythinng back from them, not 60 minutes. What we got was an email with a confirmation that payment was accepted and a Client ID # was issued. The next day another email came saying form 8821 needed to be completed and filed (exactly what it suggest is done by them in 60 minutes), along with a link to open and complete the form.
Open the link and you're at their home page where there are many options but no link to an 8821. I filled out several forms however before you can submit, you must enter payment method. It's just a different looking version of the same form we submitted with $129.
It's now been over 5 months and they haven't responded to multiple requests for a refund or any way to get an EIN # from them. It's just a runaround, you can't file any form without another payment. There's a link to "Check Status," follow it and we get "you're transaction is being processed."
I've gotten an EIN # in the past and knew going in that we could do it free - time is money, getting an EIN # the same day would have been worth the fee. We had a good reason for needing one right away which we got around by running some transactions through a friends business. Certainly it's partially my own fault for trusting a third party without investigating.
That doesn't alter the fact that this company totally misrepresents what they do, the ad that caught my attention was on a small business services site that I've gotten genuine help from in the past. I've contacted every site that carries ads to govsimplified and EIN Simplified and told them of this experience. There are legitimate services that can save time and paperwork, this isn't one of them.
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I thought this was a U.S. Government agency. It is not! Gave them all my personal information including my social security number, DOB, POB etc. They submitted an authorization to my charge card and then according to my first bank, turned it down on their side (their website). I was very confused and then used another credit card which was processed (authorized & accepted) by GovSimplified.com.
So they ultimately got two of my credit card numbers along with all of my personal information. My bank saw what happened and went high and to the right and suggested that I immediately close my card and put a freeze on my credit with the three (3) credit bureaus.
What a monumental amount of aggravation and work caused by some jerks in Miami Florida. It appears that you also have a class action suit against you for misleading and decptive advertising practices. All I can say is Karma... Enjoy the beach there... I reported you to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)! and will post on as many sites as I can.
http://www1.taxid-gov.us This is the WEB site GovSimplied, LLC uses to lure unsuspecting new business owners onto their site. They charged $147.00 to apply for a Federal ID number which is free on IRS.gov. I thought I was on the government web site. Their notification that they are a reseller appears off screen. After receiving the SS-4, I noticed their name as the 3rd party designee and called them to find out what they do and how they got on the form. When asked for a refund for doing nothing, they refused, saying the money was already allocated. I've reported the charge as fraudulent to my credit card company and I've reported them to the Miami BBB. They should put their disclaimer at the top of the web page in big red letters...but then, no one would use them.
This Company make profit for services no performed. It take off half of the Original Cost when do the refund, even if it is done within an hour of the priginal request
This company appears to lay in wait for the unsuspecting consumer looking to interact with the IRS (and I suppose, other governmental agencies). I am not an internet engineer, so I do not know how they do it, but type in "SS4" (which is the form you file with IRS to obtain an EIN) into a search engine and they pop up. I did receive what I paid for (overpaid for as I could have gotten the same thing for free from IRS directly) but my point is that I did not realize I wasn't dealing with IRS. In fact, their site appears to pass you through directly to IRS.
Their site also provided an opportunity (for a $49 premium) to expedite the transaction immediately. Luckily, that did not interest me. But guess what? The EIN was returned nearly instantly anyway! Again, these guys appear predatory from everything I saw. Anyway, I asked for a refund but was refused, and was told that their site clearly states that they are not the IRS and that the service can be received at no charge. Yes, I went and checked and the initial page and the last page you click through are the only place you see this and I suppose it satisfies some requirement.
But here's my point: no where do these people present themselves as a value-add alternative to dealing with IRS directly. If someone could tell me what value these guys provided, I might be mollified, but I do not think there is value to talk about, so they don't. Instead, they are a venus flytrap waiting for the less-tnan-suspicious to trip and fall into their trap.
Calling all class-action lawyers and interested AGs!
I went to govsimplified.com. I went to the site honestly believing i was in a legitimate government website. Everything about the manipulation of words led me down the path to filing for an ein For a non-profit charitable organization). At no point did i pick up on any language that said anything like "we are not a government agency" or "we are going to charge you an exorbitant fee for what you could have gotten for free." i was a bit shocked at the price of $147, but assumed the federal government must require the fee for handling of some kind. I didn't like it, but had no idea i was being ripped off.
Once i committed to the "sale," i saw an image in small print at the bottom of that page telling me that this company has nothing to do with the government and preparing me for the reality that i could have received the service absolutely free from the government. Needless to say, i was not happy and when i got a message asking for my input on the quality of their service [sic] i fired off a remark that they had scammed me. I then wrote an email to "customer support" stating that i wanted a full reimbursement; once again, i let them know that they manipulate their website to make users believe they are somehow part of the government. Before i could finish the complaint, the ein number magically appeared. I fired off another message stating what i thought of the company and that i wanted my money back.
Today i got an email message from a "customer service” person named danny ortega. The message said that the company had tried to call me, but hadn’t been able to reach me, and i should call them. I did learn when i got home from work that there were calls from the company.) i called and a “danny” answered the phone. I asked for danny ortega” and the person seemed totally confused, but then said that he was danny ortega (.. . It would be interesting to know if “danny” has several last names he uses to be different danny’s in the organization). I told this man my frustration and annoyance and said i wanted my money back. He said, “you already have your ein, so we can’t give money back.” i told him i had contacted the irs and that i was contacting my credit card agency to complain; he put me on hold, and after a while came back on and said he could offer me a one-time refund of half the cost. I made clear that this is unacceptable, and that he and his company knowingly mislead people and he should be ashamed to be part of such a scheme. Part of his spiel was something like “we have statements that we are not part of the government splashed all over the website.” i told him it was not true and that the information was in very small type that the average person would never think to look at. I refused the ½ price “sale” and told him it will probably cost him a lot more than $147 by the time we are through fighting over this. I will pursue every legal means i have to make them refund my money and to let others know to avoid them. .. Unless they are buyers who just like to give undeserving people money.
I see that they have sites for other “services” such as “helping” people with social security filing. I strongly urge others to avoid gov.Simplified.com like the plague and to make sure you let this so-called “service” know exactly what you think of its deceitful practices. They have taken money from me meant to support a non-profit charitable organization that can ill afford to throw money away, thus i personally lose $147.
To the lawyers out there, isn’t there a grace period of three-days after an agreement is signed in which the buyer can rescind the agreement without forfeiting the original purchase price?
On April 11, 2016, I went online in an attempt to change my social security card for my new married name. I was directed to govsimplified, which looked to me like a legitimate government-affiliated website. I filled out all of the information, including my credit card info for $37.00. At that point, the website issued a mailing label, and it told me to mail my original marriage license and old social security card. I definitely didn't want to mail original documents. But at that point, it was too late; my credit card had been charged.
Instead, I went to the local social security office, which involved taking time off of work. I didn't want to have to take time off, which is why I attempted to do it online. I should say that I've often renewed my drivers license and car registration info online, so I thought that the process for a social security card would be similar.
When I called govsimplified to request a refund on June 8, I was told that they only give refunds within 7 days. It was then that they informed me that they are not affiliated with the government. I don't remember seeing either the refund policy or disclaimer that they are not government-related on their site.
I know from operating my own businesses that as long as the postage hasn't been used, it can be refunded.
I feel like I was completely scammed by this company. I feel that they know that and take advantage of people who are just trying to make their own lives simpler.
GOVSIMPLIFIED, EIN Simplified -govsimplified.co
I registered a new business trade name in New Hampshire and wanted to get an EIN # ASAP. While researching for my new business and grants available to nonprofit organization I work with, I came across an ad with a link to www.govsimplified.co that said, among other things; "Get your Tax ID Number in 60 minutes."
It claims to be a legitimate service that for a fee will save you time by filing required forms for establishing or changing any type of business, from sole proprietorship to corporation. It does state that it's not affiliated with the IRS or legal entities.
Basically it suggests that you can fill out one form from which they'll file an 8821 and all other forms required by the IRS for the type of business you're launching or changing. We had a need to get a business bank account ASAP and it appeared to be worth $129 to get an EIN the same day as well as other forms submitted.
It took three days to get anythinng back from them, not 60 minutes. What we got was an email with a confirmation that payment was accepted and a Client ID # was issued. The next day another email came saying form 8821 needed to be completed and filed (exactly what it suggest is done by them in 60 minutes), along with a link to open and complete the form.
Open the link and you're at their home page where there are many options but no link to an 8821. I filled out several forms however before you can submit, you must enter payment method. It's just a different looking version of the same form we submitted with $129.
It's now been over 5 months and they haven't responded to multiple requests for a refund or any way to get an EIN # from them. It's just a runaround, you can't file any form without another payment. There's a link to "Check Status," follow it and we get "you're transaction is being processed."
I've gotten an EIN # in the past and knew going in that we could do it free - time is money, getting an EIN # the same day would have been worth the fee. We had a good reason for needing one right away which we got around by running some transactions through a friends business. Certainly it's partially my own fault for trusting a third party without investigating.
That doesn't alter the fact that this company totally misrepresents what they do, the ad that caught my attention was on a small business services site that I've gotten genuine help from in the past. I've contacted every site that carries ads to govsimplified and EIN Simplified and told them of this experience. There are legitimate services that can save time and paperwork, this isn't one of them.