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Description
I received a letter address to the business that I own claiming it was from the "United States Business Regulations Department". The letter included "Form 4022 Mandatory Beneficial Ownership Reporting" stating that my business was required to mail a check or money order for $117 to the US Business Regulations Dept., pursuant to the United States Corporate Transparency Act, enacted by Congress. The form stated that companies who neglect to report by the filing deadline face civil penalties and up to 2 years of imprisonment. I was suspicious of this letter and googled it immediately before making any payments, but I can see how many business owners could believe that this was an official document.
Targeted Person's Location
NY, USA - 11706
Scammer Information
Washington, DC - 20005
Unknown Email
Unknown Phone Number
Unknown URL
Scam Type
Government Agency Imposter
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Business name
United States Business Regulations Department
Date Reported
February 23, 2024
Scam ID
811569
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