Victim Location 55024
Type of a scam Other
Postcard targeted my new company stating this was a notice of potential compliance violation. I should call the number listed above to avoid potential fees and penalties.
Victim Location 92138
Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan
I received a post card asking me to call 888-803-7922 from Business Compliance Division stamped ‘Tampa FL’. The card is advising me that my new company may be in violation of a compliance ‘ avoid potential fees and penalties’. I googled the number and it has been reported as a scam asking for $125 to avoid a compliance violation.
Victim Location 89521
Type of a scam Other
They sent a postcard saying there was a potential compliance violation.
Victim Location 55304
Type of a scam Other
I newly formed an LLC. It appears that this company gets new LLC information from the state of Minnesota and sends out postcards asking for a fee to cover a "certificate of fact of existence" for $75. The scam identifies as "business compliance division".
Victim Location 66215
Type of a scam Phishing
Received a post-card in the mail informing me that I am not in compliance and to contact them immediately.
Victim Location 66061
Type of a scam Phishing
They say I am in violation of compliance and need to purchase a certificate of good standing for $75.00 and an employee poster for 15.00. When I told them I don’t have any employees he told me it would just be $75 and asked me for my credit card information.
Victim Location 38668
Type of a scam Counterfeit Product
Received a postcard in the mail telling me to call a toll free number because my business may have a compliance violation. I have not called the toll free number.
Victim Location 45701
Type of a scam Business Email Compromise
Notice of Potential Compliance Violation Please Call Immediately 1-888-803-7922 Avoid Potential Fees and Penalties
Victim Location 39042
Type of a scam Other
Robert wanted $87 for a certificate of existence and federal labor law poster. When I started asking questions he hung up on me. I called back thinking we were accidentally disconnected only for him to do it again.
Victim Location 56601
Type of a scam Other
We received a postcard to our home address with our business name from the "Business Compliance Division", stating that we need to immediately call 1-888-803-7922 to avoid potential fees & penalties. Notice date of April 27th, 2016. There is no return address given, and the card was issued through presorted standard from Tampa, FL, permit # 3311. Also noted is "U.B.S.1532.8(b)". We did not call the phone number on the card, but I searched an online search engine and discovered other businesses across the country who have received a similar postcard.
Victim Location 56181
Type of a scam Other
Received postcard which stated: Notice of potential compliance violation. I did not contact but did enough research to see that it was a scam.
Victim Location 55746
Type of a scam Other
Postcard received from Business Compliance Division of potential compliance violation. please call 1-888-803-7922 immediately. Called number. Asked for $75 to bring business into compliance. Told them to send paperwork proving amount owed. Hung up on me.
Victim Location 55077
Type of a scam Counterfeit Product
Received post card from ‘Business Compliance Division’
Included our LLC name and ID#
Asking to call immediately to "avoid potential fees and penalties.
Victim Location 55316
Type of a scam Other
Received a postcard alerting me that my LLC may be in violation.
Victim Location 73021
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I was contacted by the business compliance division with a post card saying notice of potential compliance violation. When I called they tried to charge me $88 for a certificate of good standing that I was required by the state of Oklahoma for businesses and 14$ for a employee flyer. They would only let me pay by credit cards over the phone and were very pushy
Victim Location 74848
Type of a scam Other
received postcard in the mail at my home address from the business compliance division says notice of potential compliance violation with my business name and business entity # and notice date April 27th, 2016 with phone number says to please call immediately to avoid potential fees and penalties 1-888-803-7922. also has on the bottom of the card U.B.S.1532.8(b), I called the number and talked to a representative and he immediately asked for the business name and entity# off of the card and stated I owed $88.00 and then also $15.00 and wanted my credit card information to take care of this today I was busy with a customer and I needed to talk with my book keeper about this and told him I would call him back but after talking with her and researched online it came up to be a scam.
Victim Location 39466
Type of a scam Other
Asking for 87.00 for a certificate of good standing and federal labor law poster for 14.95.
Victim Location 55343
Type of a scam Other
The following information was taken by a BBB employee: The targeted victim received a postcard in the mail that requested payment. The victim called the number and they called him back from 646-255-1408 (New York phone number).
Victim Location 55126
Type of a scam Other
Postcard stating:
"NOTICE OF POTENTIAL COMPLIANCE VIOLATION" PLEASE CALL IMMEDIATELY 1-888-803-7922
Avoid Potential Fee and Penalties
U.B.S. 1532.8 (b)
Victim Location 44212
Type of a scam Phishing
I just started an LLC Lawncare service. Within weeks I received 2 post cards from a company named, "Business Compliance Division". They say it’s a notice of potential compliance violation and to call them immediately to avoid potential fees and penalties. The post card came from Florida. I new something was odd because I’m in Ohio and just went through Federal, State and local Licence, registration, etc. I already knew I was clear to operate so I searched the web on this group and didn’t waste my time calling them.
Victim Location 98155
Type of a scam Phishing
Received postal mail card "Notice of Potential Compliance Violation" with instructions to call 1-888-803-7922. Card had "key code # PCWA2930" and a "business entity" number. This card had my recently-registered LLC corporation name and address. The sender, Business Compliance Division, listed an address in Spokane, WA but the pre-paid postage was from Tampa, FL.
Victim Location 43206
Type of a scam Phishing
I received a notice from the Business Compliance Division 6545 Market Ave. North Canton, OH 44721 stating to call immediately 1-888-803-7922 to avoid fees and penalties. I looked up the address it appears to be an office or suite address. I called the number provided and it states to call during normal business hours M-F 9-5.
Victim Location 45817
Type of a scam Debt Collections
Business compliance division
Notice of potential compliance violation
Phone number 1-888-803-7922
Postage paid Tampa Florida
Permit #3311
Victim Location 44875
Type of a scam Phishing
Scam was a postcard regarding my business and a "potential compliance violation".
Victim Location 45205
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
They are asking me to call to avoid any potential fees or penalties.
Victim Location 30273
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
A postcard claims. Notice of potential compliance violation. With a please call immediately 1-888-803-7922 key code # pcga2930. Address from business compliance division 300 colonial center, roswell, ga 30076. U.b.s. 1532.8 (b)
Victim Location 98125
Type of a scam Phishing
Received postcard addressed to my small business at my home address claiming that it is an "Important Compliance Notice" and my business has a "potential compliance violation" under U.B.S. 1532.8(b).
Their postcard lists a correct WA UBI number for my sole proprietorship company (which I have since registered in WA as a single-member LLC).
The "keycode" listed on the postcard is PCWA2930.
Victim Location 99201
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
They are mailing out an official looking postcard that states "Notice of Potential Compliance Violation".
A number to call to avoid potential penalties and fees. They sell you a $10 certificate of good standing for $200. Sounds like they do this in multiple states. ScamPulse.com already has this as a scam on their website.
Their listed address is:
170 S. LINCOLN
SPOKANE, WA 99201
However, there is no business by that name at that building.
Victim Location 98112
Type of a scam Phishing
I received a letter from the business compliance division listed at 170 South Lincoln Spokane Washington 99201
It is a postcard stating and notice of potential compliance violation asking me to call +1-888-803-7922
Victim Location 98201
Type of a scam Phishing
Scam Postcard from: Business Compliance Division
Listed address: 170 S Lincoln Spokane, Washington 99201
Content: Important Compliance Notice! SEE REVERSE
Notice of Potential Compliance Violation
Lists my business ID, Company Name and date sent April 18th 2016
To avoid potential fees and penalties call: 1-855-864-9420
That is all that was on the card minus a keycode# PCWA2930 which I assume is some garbage meant to look official.
I did not call the number I simply searched the internet and found this to be a current scam on small businesses so I decided to report the attempt.
Victim Location 89183
Type of a scam Counterfeit Product
Notice of Potential Compliance Violation supposedly from the Business Compliance Division of the State of Nevada. Caller asked if a "Receipt for Review and Compliance" is in the callers possession. For $110.00 a certificate will be issued to the caller. Review: There is no such Division in Nevada and no Certificate required. Notified the Secretary of States office who identified it as a new scam in Nevada. The scammer has hijacked the legal address (401 Ryland Street, Reno, NV 89502) of a legal company (Nevada Registered Agent Service) in Reno, NV)
Victim Location 98040
Type of a scam Phishing
Received post card on April 21, 2016
with address
Business Compliance Division
170 S Lincoln
Spokane, WA 99201
Notice of potential compliance violation
Call 1-888-803-7922
Avoid Potential Fees and Penalties
key code #: PCWA2930
Similar to this one
http://www.dos.pa.gov/BusinessCharities/Business/Resources/Documents/SCAMS/3-14-…⇄
Victim Location 89178
Type of a scam Counterfeit Product
Notice of Potential Compliance Violation
PLEASE CALL IMMEDIATELY
1-888-803-7922
Avoid Potential Fees and Penalties
Key Code #: PCNV2930
I did not call as per bbb website report
Victim Location 63367
Type of a scam Phishing
Businesse Compliance Division ask to call 1-888-803-7922 to avoid fees and penalties. The return address from the postcard is 117 South Lexington St, Harrisonville, MO. 64701. They offered to ensure business compliance by charging for a certificate of compliance.
Victim Location 65301
Type of a scam Phishing
Notice of potential compliance violation postcard and to call an 1-888-803-7922 to avoid fees and fines.
Victim Location 89139
Type of a scam Counterfeit Product
Received a post card from the Business Compliance Division, 401 Ryland St., Reno, NV 89502 stating Important Compliance Notice. It says potential compliance violation on the back with an 888-803-7922 to call and provide a key code to discuss the violation.
Victim Location 64116
Type of a scam Phishing
Business I recently assisted with startup called to inform me of postcard they received in mail, stating a possible compliance violation. not knowing the full details, I asked him to forward me an image of the postcard (attached). After reviewing this, I had a feeling it might be fraudulent, as I am aware that most letters regarding compliance in the state of Missouri come from either the Secretary of State, Department of Revenue, or some other recognized division. What also seemed to be a sign of a possible scam was the fact that the notice was done on a postcard; all notices I know of our done in letter form, sealed in an envelope.
After searching the name of the division sending the letter, I was made aware on ScamPulse.com website that this was indeed a possible scam. What also made me question the postcard was the fact that the presorted postage was paid in Tampa, Florida (Why would a Missouri entity purchase stamps in another state?). Lastly, the phone number (listed below) was not one local to any department in Missouri.
This scam was sent out to a Hispanic individual with limited English skills. Upon receiving this notice, the lack of English and experience in business led this individual to believe that they might have indeed done something wrong, calling me for assistance before taking further action.
Victim Location 64130
Type of a scam Phishing
I received a post card in the mail from BUSINESS COMPLIANCE DIVISION 117 SOUTH LEXINGTON ST. HARRISONVILLE, MO 64071. The post card notice date was April 14th, 2016 it doesn’t say what my potential violation is but for me to avoid potential fees and penalties I have to call 1-888-803-7922. My business is very new so that in itself had me investigate to see if it was a scam, I called and was on hold and decided to hang up and research first. I type their department name in google to find a scam alert here on BBB.
Victim Location 64870
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
Received a postcard with the notice that my business had a "potential compliance violation" and to call a toll-free number with my key code. I didn’t call as I checked this website first.
Victim Location 65631
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
Business compliance division wants $200 to certify business. Received postcard in mail, Business Compliance Division 117 S Lexington St, Harrisonville, MO. 1-888-803-7922.
Victim Location 30080
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
Letter to advoid fees and Penalties
Victim Location 44310
Type of a scam Phishing
Postcard to my business came in the mail from:
Business Compliance Division
6545 Market Ave
North Canton, OH 44721
Has my business name, entity number and a notice date followed by a message to call 1-855-864-9420 to "avoid potential fees and penalties" key code #PCOH2930 U.S.B. 1532.8 (b)
Victim Location 45244
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
Received postcard stating that I should immediately call toll-free number. Did not call number, but understand from similar reports that scammers want money.
Victim Location 45311
Type of a scam Counterfeit Product
I received a postcard addressed to my business, that recently organized as a Llc, it stated that we may be out of compliance and needed to contact this toll free number to avoid penalties. I did not call but instead googled the name and address. The address appears to be a law office of a different name.
Victim Location 30066
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
I received a post card from the Business Compliance Division in Roswell, Ga stating I have a "potential compliance violation". I didn’t contact them so I’m not sure if they would have requested money. A friend who recently started her own business told me she received a notice as well so I knew it was a scam.
Victim Location 21061
Type of a scam Other
Call them and want me to pay $400.00 so I can get a Certificate of Existence for my company that I just created. if not I will get charge for fees and penalties for not doing what they ask me to do. What was funny is that if you look at the card and the address is: Business Compliance Division, 7200 Wisconsin AV, Bethesesda, Mc, 20814, and the postal stamp is from Tampa, Florida. The poor guys could not even spell Bethesda right. Please let everyone know that just open a new business not to fall for this when get it in the mail. Please research like I did. Everything in this card look funny from the beginning to the end. How can you send a letter from DC to MD with a postage stamp from FL. That was my eye opener right there. My worry is how the got a hold of my business state license number to use it to try to get money from me..
Victim Location 44721
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Notice of Potential Compliance Violation
Please Call Immediately
1-888-803-7922
Avoid Potential Fees and Penalties
Victim Location 30319
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
Received postcard headed "NOTICE OF POTENTIAL COMPLIANCE VIOLATION" that requested I call 1-888-803-7922. Google search of that phone number resulted in a link to a scam alert from Kansas City BBB. Did not call the number.
Victim Location 30339
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
A company called Business Compliance Division sent a postcard to my business stating a "notice of potential compliance violation". The phone number listed is 1-855-864-9420 and it states I need to call immediately to avoid potential fees and penalties. The company’s address is 300 Colonial Center, Roswell, GA 30076.
When I called they said I had a signage posting violations and ask me how many employees I had. When I told him zero he told me not to worry about it.
Victim Location 30040
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
Postcard received claiming "notice of potential compliance violation". This has previously been reported in KY at least, and evidently they are now getting busy in GA as well. I did not call them because I researched before taking any action, thus no loss of money here, and technically they did not attempt to take money (because I won’t call), but it’s pretty clear what’s going on.
Victim Location 30017
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
Notice of potential compliance violation. Avoid potential fees and penalties.
Business Compliance Division
300 Colonial Center
Roswell GA 30076
They want 125.00 for letter of good standing. I have a letter of good standing issued by the Sec of State GA and know in GA the Sec is only of agency that can issue. A pure scam.
Victim Location 30097
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
The postcard states a "Notice of Potential Compliance Violation". They ask you to call 888-803-7922.
Victim Location 30076
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
I received a postcard in the mail from the "Business Compliance Division" saying that my newly formed business (LLC) had a potential compliance violation. The card had an address located here in Roswell, GA. Printed in large print on the back it says Please Call Immediately 1-888-803-7922 to avoid potential fees and penalties.
Victim Location 30518
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
Postcard that says, "Notice of Potential Compliance Violation.. Please call immediately – 1-888-803-7922.
Victim Location 30039
Type of a scam Other
Postcard sent to me regarding potential compliance violation. Called 888-803-7922 and the guy stated that my business wasn’t compliant with some area compliance. He wanted to get me compliant if I paid $70.
Victim Location 30096
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
Received Postcard via US Postal Service (US POSTAGE PAID TAMPA FL PERMIT #3311). Postcard indicated the following: "NOTICE OF POTENTIAL COMPLIANCE VIOLATION" Call immediately 1-888-803-7922 and key code PCGA2930
Bottom of postcard has the following identifying code: U.B.S. 1532.8(b)
Victim Location 30084
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
Postcard from Business Compliance Division to call a 1-888-803-7922 number immediately to avoid potential fees and penalties. Scam already reported in PA and Kansas, among other states.
Victim Location 30124
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Received a post card after registering an LLC in Georgia. States to call 1-888-803-7922 immediately to avoid fees and penalties. We did not call the number.
Victim Location 30058
Type of a scam Other
I receive a post card from Business Compliance Division 300 Colonial Center, Roswell, GA 30076 instructing me to call immediately 1-855-864-9420 to avoid potential fees and penalties. The front of the post card had typed in "red": Important Compliance Notice. When I called on 4/5/16, I was told by a person name Dustin who gave his extension as 1004 that the State of GA required my business to have a "Certificate of Fact of Existence" and there would be a one time fee of $70.00 and I would not need to renew annually and he could take the payment via credit card. I declined. I checked the GA Secretary of State website and saw that the fee is 10.00 for a certificate of existence. Dustin also offered to purchase labor law posters for 14.95/poster for a full year.
Victim Location 30179
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Was sent a postcard from a business compliance division located at 300 colonial center, roswell ga 30076.
When I researched 888-803-7922 is came up with a BBB scam alert for Missouri with the same exact circumstances.
Victim Location 30066
Type of a scam Other
I received a postcard in the mail today. It reads:
Important compliance notice
See reverse.
Notice of potential compliance violation
Business name
Business entity #
Notice date
Please call immediately
1-888-803-7922
Avoid potential fees and penalties
Key code #: PCGA2930
U. B. S. 1532.8 (b)
Victim Location 30047
Type of a scam Other
I received a post card from "Business Compliance Division"
Asked me to call them immediately to avoid potential fees and penalties (Key Code #: PCGA2930) U.B.S. 1532.8(b)
I don’t know how them even know our Business Entity#
I don’t believe this post card is from state government
Victim Location 30316
Type of a scam Other
Received a postcard from ‘Business Compliance Division’ 300 Colonial Center, Roswell, GA 30076. The card stated to call 1-855-864-9420 immediately. The card also stated my business name, entity #, and notice date, but not what the potential compliance violation was. I did not call. Instead, I performed background research immediately and the BBB report was one of the first links on this scam. I recently formed a company and this came within weeks of that.
Victim Location 30511
Type of a scam Other
I received a post card from "Business Compliance Division", 300 Colonial Center, Roswell, GA 30076, titled "Notice of Potential Compliance Violation", and instructions to call 888-803-7922 immediately to avoid potential fees and penalties. It was mailed presorted first class US Postage Paid Tampa, FL. An internet search indicates this outfit has conducted scams in at least Missouri and Pennsylvania. I am alerting you that they are now targeting GA.
Victim Location 30066
Type of a scam Other
Postcard
Important Compliance Notice
Notice of Potential Compliance Violation (for a business)
Business Name:
Business Entity #:
Notice Date:
PLEASE CALL IMMEDIATELY
1-888-803-7922
Avoid Potential Fees and Penalties
Key Code #: PCGA2930
U.B.S. 1532.8(b)
Victim Location 30189
Type of a scam Other
Recently started a business, and just got a postcard in the mail from "Business Compliance Division" stating that we need to call 1-888-803-7922 immediately to avoid potential fees and penalties. looked it up and saw that it was a scam so of course will not call. Their address on the postcard is listed as 300 Colonial Center, Roswell GA 30076
Victim Location 30519
Type of a scam Other
My business received a postcard from the "Business Compliance Division" 300 Colonial Center Roswell, GA 30076 that demanded I call the number on the back immediately to avoid potential fees and penalties for a potential compliance violation.
Victim Location 10034
Type of a scam Other
Received post card in mail from "Business Compliance Division," even has an official-sounding address of "90 State St., Albany, NY" which is actually an office building near some government buildings. I almost called the number because it sounded so official but I googled the phone number provided and found out they are operating in several other states as well, trying to charge new businesses $200 for a fraudulent "Certificate of Good Standing." Seems like they are trying to pose as a government agency and take advantage of us new business owners and all the compliance hoops we have to jump through. Photos of card attached.
Victim Location 11373
Type of a scam Other
Received a postcard from ‘Business Compliance Division’
90 State Street, Suite 700
Albany, NY 12207
The card stated to call 1-888-803-7922 immediately.
The card also stated my business name, entity #, and notice date, but not what the potential compliance violation was.
I did not call. Instead, I performed background research immediately and the ScamPulse.com report was one of the first links on this scam.
Victim Location 80209
Type of a scam Identity Theft
I am a small business owner in Denver, CO. Today I received a postcard in the mail that gives the impression it is from a government regulatory office. It’s name is "Business Compliance Division" and the logo has a pair of scales and a pair of shaking hands. on the reverse, the call to action is "Notice of Potential Compliance Violation" and there’s a block box statement with "Please call immediately 1-855-864-9420" to avoid potential fees and penalties. The return address is 1942 Broadway, Boulder, CO.
I went on-line and found a number of reports of a very similar postcard (same logo, same call to action, different address) as a scam. Here is the post
http://blog.princelaw.com/2015/08/17/consumer-alert-notice-of-potential-complian…⇄
Victim Location 84045
Type of a scam Phishing
Mailer implies business entity in violation of some compliance requirement.
Urges to call immediately to avoid potential fee and penalties
Offers services normally not needed/
Victim Location 33001
Type of a scam Phishing
Received a postcard posing as government entity (Business Compliance Division) with a "Notice of Potential Compliance Violation" and to please call immediately to avoid fees and penalties. This was sent shortly after the formation of our new company, and is clearly directed toward new business owners in an attempt to scare them into using their services and paying them money. Dishonest sharks that pose as a government compliance department.
Victim Location 16728
Type of a scam Phishing
Business Compliance Division: 855-530-2615. You need certificate of business and need $100 from your credit card
Victim Location 83501
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
I received a Notice Of Potential Compliance Violation card in the mail regarding a small business I am starting up. The card says to avoid potential fees and penalties to call immediately. I called the number and was told by "Kevin" that I needed to have a Certificate of Existence" for my new business. He told me I had all the other licenses and certificates as required but had to get this one too. I gave him my credit card info to get it taken care of. The fee was $72.00. After getting off the phone I researched the certificate and found this is not a requirement and in fact this company has been reported for this false representation. I live in Idaho. The card I received in the mail was marked out of Boise, Idaho. When I called back to tell them I wanted my money back the "refund" department was closed for the day. When I asked where the guy was at he told me Florida. He told me the business is located in Washington D.C.
Victim Location 83835
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
Got a notice in the mail from "Business Compliance Division" in Boise, ID. It was a "Notice of Potential Compliance Violation". The Idaho Sec. of State website said this was a scam to get business to purchase a Certificate of Good Standing and that it was required by law, but it is not. Idaho does not require a business to have such.
Direct from their website "June, 2015 – Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney is warning businesses to beware of a scam targeting Idaho businesses. A firm called Division of Corporate Services, Business Compliance Division is contacting Idaho businesses by mail in an attempt to collect fees. The false notice states “NOTICE OF POTENTIAL COMPLIANCE VIOLATION”. When contacted, you are instructed to be in compliance and that you must purchase a certificate of goodstanding. The Idaho Uniform Business Organizations Code does not require entities to purchase a certificate of goodstanding to remain compliant.
Businesses should be on the alert for this third party mailing. It is NOT required by the Secretary of State office. We recommend that businesses who receive this mailing contact your local office of the ScamPulse.com for more information."
Victim Location 83647
Type of a scam Phishing
I received a postcard mailer warning me that I may be in violation of compliance codes. The postcard had my business name, entitiy number and the date of notice. It said to call 1-855-530-2615 to avoid potential fees and penalties. It had a "key code" at the bottom: #PCID5309. They called themselves the Business Compliance Division located at 10400 Overland Road, Boise, ID. 83709.
I looked on the Secretary of State’s website and they said this is a scam and not to give them any money. I wanted to report it to ScamPulse.com so you are aware they are mailing all the way to Mtn. Home, ID. 🙁
Victim Location 23226
Type of a scam Phishing
Comes on a postcard with a seal indicating "*** *** ***". Asks the recipient to call immediately a 1-855- number to "Avoid Potential Fees and Penalties". Has the name of my business and SCC code. I have never heard of this organization, and the address is located in a downtown Washington DC shopping mall and office building.