Deptofbusiness.us Reports & Reviews

Deptofbusiness.us Reports & Reviews (60)

- Russellville, AL, USA

Scammer's phone (888) 705-1545
Scammer's website deptofbusiness.us
Scammer's address Washington DC, DC, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location AL 35654, USA
Type of a scam Phishing

We received a letter to register our business according to new federal filing requirements. There was a website and a QR code provided. It had a required filing date of 1/19/24 and said failure to register by that date could result in fines of $500 a day or up to two years incarceration. Thankfully, by the time I attempted to log into the website or use the QR code, it was already invalid.

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- Lake Mills, WI, USA

Scammer's phone (888) 705-1545
Scammer's website www.deptofbusiness.us
Scammer's address Washington DC, MD, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location WI 53551, USA
Type of a scam Government Agency Imposter

I wanted to report this; a scammer has attempted to gain business information by this letter being sent.

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- Howell, MI, USA

Scammer's phone 1(888) 705-1545
Scammer's website www.deptofbusiness.us
Scammer's address DC, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location MI 48843, USA
Type of a scam Government Agency Imposter

Received an official-looking letter in the mail from "United States Department of Records Management". It claimed there is now a federal filing requirement to report ownership of my business, and to go to their website to file. The name sounded made-up, an the threat for non-compliance of up to $500/day was ridiculous. I checked out the website just to be sure it was a scam, and it simply didn't exist.

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- Bethany, CT, USA

Scammer's phone (888) 705-1545
Scammer's website www.deptofbusiness.us
Scammer's address none provided, Washington D.C., DC, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location CT 06524, USA
Type of a scam Government Agency Imposter

I got this letter in the mail and googled it to see if it was legit because we have never gotten this request for this business before. I tried the email website address provided and it said the site could not be found. I saw through this site that someone else got the same letter. I never scanned the QR code provided and never gave out any info.

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- Franklin, LA, USA

Scammer's phone (888) 705-1545
Scammer's website www.deptofbusiness.us
Scammer's address Washington, DC, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location LA 70538, USA
Type of a scam Phishing

Received a letter in the mail about my business info having to be reported for the risk of money laundering and it was mandated to submit the info. I went online to do it a few weeks ago but decided to wait off on doing it, which I’m glad I did. When I went to do it today the QR code did not work. So I went did some research and found out it was a scam.

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- San Mateo, CA, USA

Scammer's phone (888) 705-1545
Scammer's website www.deptofbusiness.us
Scammer's address N/A, Foster City, CA 94404, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location CA 94404, USA
Type of a scam Government Agency Imposter

The notice stated it was a federally mandated filing requirement. Here’s what it said and requested, “ This communication serves to apprise you of a federal filing requirement in accordance with recent legislation enacted to combat financial crimes. As an integral part of ongoing efforts to enhance transparency in corporate structures and mitigate the risks of money laundering and terrorism financing, your business is mandated to submit updated ownership information for the entity referenced above.

Mandatory Reporting

Please be advised that this reporting obligation is applicable to the majority of businesses operating within the United States. Receipt of this letter and the corresponding obligation to file should not be misconstrued as an implication of any involvement in or suspicion of criminal activities. Rather, it underscores a proactive measure aimed at fortifying transparency in corporate ownership structures to deter illicit actors from concealing their identities behind corporate facades.

Reporting Exception

If the entity in question is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, you are exempt from this filing requirement.

If the entity has been dissolved and is no longer conducting business, you are exempt from this filing.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Noncompliance with this mandatory reporting may incur severe penalties. Companies failing to submit the requisite report or providing false or misleading information may be subject to civil fines of up to $500 per day, criminal fines of up to $10,000, and/or imprisonment

for a naxinum of two years.

How to File

To facilitate a seamless reporting process, the Department of Records Management has introduced a user-friendly online portal. Follow the steps below:

• Visit www.deptofbusiness. us or scan the QR Code provided.

• Carefully review the instructions and ensure all required information is readily available.

• Complete the filing in one session, as progress cannot be saved.

• Designate a corporate officer, board member, owner, or authorized preparer with the capacity to act on behalf of the entity to fulfill the filing requirement.

• Ensure accuracy and currency of all provided information.”

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- Los Angeles, CA, USA

Scammer's phone (888) 705-1545
Scammer's website www.deptofbusiness.us
Scammer's address WA, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location CA 90019, USA
Type of a scam Phishing

Scammer included QR Code as alternative way to access them.

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- Watertown, MA, USA

I received this letter for two of my businesses in the state of MA. I tried to use the website but it didn’t work and called and the number didn’t work aswell. The letter seems very much like the type of letters the other scamming official institutions send to take money aswell. My intuitive reaction was here is another one trying to take hard earned money.

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- Fontana, CA, USA

Scammer's phone 1(888) 705-1545
Scammer's website www.deptofbusiness.us
Scammer's address NA, Washington DC, WA, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location CA 92337, USA
Type of a scam Government Agency Imposter

they sent a letter to answer information about my business. Threatened to fine 500-10k if not subbmitted by sertain date.

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- Richmond, VA, USA

Received a letter in the mail claiming that I need to register my business using the "notice ID" provided by 1/17/24 which was "enacted to combat financial crimes." A threat of a severe penalty of $10,000 and a minimum of two years in jail was stated if I failed to comply by the date provided.

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Scammer's phone 18887051545
Scammer's website Www.deptofbusiness.us
Scammer's address Washington Dc
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Type of a scam Other
Initial means of contact Postal mail

I received a letter in the mail stating I had to comply to the United States department of Records Mamagement the email([email protected]),QR code,phone number(1888-705-1545) and email (www.deptofbusiness.us)doesn’t work the website is not real how am I suppose to comply if none of the websites and phone number aren’t working

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Type of a scam Identity Theft

United States Department Of Records Management

I received a letter in the mail from the United States Department of Records Management( business filing Division stating that I had to comply by a certain date but the website sent which is (www.deptofbusiness.us) it’s not a real website the QR code doesn’t work neither does phone number that was given also doesn’t work ( 1-888-705-1545) I need to know if this document is a fraud/scam

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- Mobile, AL, USA

Scammer's phone (888) 705-1545
Scammer's website www.deptofbusiness.us
Scammer's address WV, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location AL 36619, USA
Type of a scam Government Agency Imposter

It states noncompliance penalties if not registered to their website my business could face fines up to $500 a day and $10,000 in criminal fines and imprisonment of up to 2 years. The mail provides a QR code, but I didn't use it and their website www.deptofbusiness.us doesn't work.

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- Alabaster, AL, USA

Scammer's phone (888) 705-1545
Scammer's website www.deptofbusiness.us
Scammer's address DC, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location AL 35007, USA
Type of a scam Phishing

Scammer advised there is a new federal filing requirement that requires my business to submit updated ownership information. It noted if not completed by the stated file by date, I would be subject to civil fine of up to $500 per day, criminal fines up to $10,000 and/or imprisonment.

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- Pico Rivera, CA, USA

Scammer's phone 1(888) 705-1545
Scammer's website www.deptofbusiness.us
Scammer's address Los Angeles, CA, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location CA 90660, USA
Type of a scam Government Agency Imposter

Notice of federal filing requirement - Mandatory ownership reporting

Showed how to file by attaching website and QR code

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- Bloomington, CA, USA

Scammer's phone 1(888) 705-1545
Scammer's website www.deptofbusiness.us
Scammer's address Washington, DC, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location CA 92316, USA
Type of a scam Online Purchase

Was sent a Email, I forwarded over to our CPA. They informed me that it was a scam .

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- Cheshire, CT, USA

Scammer's phone (201) 904-6147
Scammer's website www.deptofbusiness.us
Scammer's address Dc, WA, USA
Country United States
Victim Location CT 06410, USA
Type of a scam Online Purchase

federal filing requirement

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- Atlanta, GA, USA

Scammer's phone 1(888) 705-1545
Scammer's website www.deptofbusiness.us
Scammer's address DC, USA
Country United States
Victim Location GA 30361, USA
Type of a scam Government Agency Imposter

Got a letter in the mail about a mandatory reporting requirement from the US Department of Records Management. Wanted me to go online to an unsafe website and obviously pay some money. Don't know how much as I didn't proceed. Talked about the need to do this within the next week and the hefty fines involved ($10,000) if I didn't do it.

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- Nottingham, MD, USA

Scammer's phone (888) 705-1545
Scammer's website www.deptofbusiness.us
Scammer's address MD, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location MD 21236, USA
Type of a scam Government Agency Imposter

This letter asks to file online or risk up to $10,000 in fines.

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- Discovery Bay, CA, USA

Scammer's phone (888) 705-1545
Scammer's website www.deptofbusiness.us
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location CA 94505, USA
Type of a scam Government Agency Imposter

states to file business with business information

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