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Description

This document appears to be a deceptive solicitation aimed at business owners, designed to resemble an official government form. This letter is a scam targeting businesses, specifically Zethra LLC, under the pretense of mandatory compliance with the “United States Corporate Transparency Act.” It demands a $119 fee to be paid to “Annual Records Service” for filing a “Mandatory Beneficial Ownership Report,” using official-sounding language and a form resembling a government document (Form 5102). Key indicators of fraud include: 1. No federal agency or legitimate organization is named; only “Annual Records Service.” 2. Threatening penalties for noncompliance, including fines and imprisonment, which are likely fabricated. 3. Request for payment via check or money order to a private entity, not a government agency. 4. Misspellings: “sumbitter signature” This is an attempt to exploit business owners unfamiliar with legitimate federal reporting requirements.

Targeted Person's Location

CT, USA - 06405

Scammer Information
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Washington, DC - 20005

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Unknown Email

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Unknown Phone Number

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Unknown URL

Scam Type

Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill

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Business name

Annual Records Service

Date Reported

December 1, 2024

Scam ID

916835


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