Corporate Transparency Act: Beware of Filing Scams

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Since the Corporate Transparency Act took effect on January 1, 2024, scammers have seized the opportunity to send notices to owners of recently formed companies offering “filing services.” In response to these scams, FinCEN posted an alert on the Beneficial Ownership Information homepage stating, “FinCEN has learned of fraudulent attempts to solicit information from individuals and entities who may be subject to reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act.” The alert includes a list of warning signs to be aware of in these solicitation attempts, including requests for payment, URLs to click or QR codes to scan, official-sounding headings such as “Form 4022” or “Important Compliance Notice,” and references to entities like “US Business Regulations Department.

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