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Description
My Company Received an official looking letter reportedly from the United States Business Regulation Department, asking for information for my business. A website and a QR code were included in the letter. I went to the website and it wasn't valid. I Google-searched the government agency name and came up with the scam reported on BBB website. Postmark was presorted First class Mail Permit #842 out of Hicksville, NY
Targeted Person's Location
PA, USA - 16335
Scam Type
Online Purchase
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Business name
United States Business Regulations Department
Date Reported
November 22, 2023
Scam ID
775288
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