Scam Alert

Scam Alert!

We have been notified by several clients of a scam directed at Pennsylvania businesses.  We have confirmed with the Pennsylvania Department of State that this is indeed a scam.

The Pennsylvania Department of State has been made aware of solicitations being mailed to Pennsylvania businesses from two companies: Pennsylvania Corporate Compliance Company and Corporate Records Service.  The solicitations are titled, Annual Meeting Disclosure Statement, 2013 – Annual Minutes Formand 2013 Annual Corporate Records Form.  These mailings urge business corporations and limited liability companies to file information and send payment in the amount of $125.00 by a certain date in order to maintain proper records.

Despite the suggestive language on the mailing, the Annual Meeting Disclosure Statement, the 2013 – Annual Minutes Form and the 2013 Annual Corporate Records Form are not required to be completed.These formal-looking letters did not originate from any governmental office, nor are the Pennsylvania Corporate Compliance Company and Corporate Records Service affiliated or associated with Pennsylvania state government in any way. Similar scams have been reported in other states. These “Annual Meeting Disclosure Statement,” “2013 – Annual Minutes Form” and “2013 Annual Corporate Records Form” documents should be disregarded by all companies that receive them.   Additionally, please keep in mind that any official notices sent to businesses by the Pennsylvania Department of State or the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office will contain the letterhead and/or contact information for the Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations.

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