Unfortunately, scams are a constantly evolving and widespread issue across many industries, including entity management. Most commonly, these scams arrive as written notices mailed to your place of business.
What Scam Notices Often Look Like
Scam mail is designed to appear legitimate. These notices often:
Appear to be official government or state correspondence
Include accurate information about your entity (such as the correct entity number, address, or Registered Agent details)
Request payment for a fee that is supposedly owed to a jurisdiction
Because this information can be publicly available, its inclusion does not guarantee that the notice is legitimate.
Red Flags to Watch For
Some common indicators that a notice may be a scam include:
Typos or grammatical errors
Requests for payment to addresses that are not government-issued
Requests for payment by check or money order
Mentions of third-party assistance with your filing
See the example below:
How Discern Helps Protect You
Please note that Discern receives all government-issued mail on your behalf. Any requirements related to your annual report or other compliance filings will be handled directly by Discern and will not require assistance from outside parties.
What to Do If You’re Unsure
If you receive mail and are unsure whether it’s legitimate, please contact us at [email protected]. Even if you’re just looking for confirmation, we’re always happy to review it and provide a second set of eyes.