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Description

Email appeared to be from the United States Patent and Trademark Office stating that the trademark application required the addition of a mandatory classification to comply with USPTO filing standards. Stating that this class must be added to ensure my application continues through the USPTO examination process without delay. To proceed, needing to submit the mandatory class-addition fee using a secure link. Stating that once payment is received, they would promptly update my filing and proceed with my application to the next stage. Payment Screen showed an amount of $350 which is the Standard amount for a Trademark Class fee.

Dollars Lost

$350

Targeted Person's Location

NM, USA- 87111

Scammer Information
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New York, NY- 10151

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Unknown Phone Number

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https://zohoinvoicepay.com/invoice/

Scam Type

Government Agency Imposter

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Business name

Unknown

Date Reported

December 2, 2025

Scam ID

1119959


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