The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported:
In a post entitled: Government impersonators mail fake notices to business owners, the FTC warned that:
In a post entitled: Government impersonators mail fake notices to business owners, the FTC warned that:
You’ve heard about scammers who pose as government workers, calling to demand your money or information. But imposters are running scams by mail too. They’re sending fake forms and letters from made-up agencies to small business owners and demanding payment ASAP. Here’s what to know and do if you get a letter like this.
The fake government letters have agency names that include words like United States, business regulation, and trademark to make them seem legitimate. The letters lie to you, saying it’s time to register or renew a business license or trademark, sending you to a website that asks for your license, Social Security, EIN, and credit card numbers. Usually, the letters warn about fines if you don’t respond fast.
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- Find out if the agency is real before you respond. Go to USA.gov to verify the names and contact information of federal, state, and local, government agencies. Don’t use any websites or phone numbers listed in the letter.
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