Scam Type
Government Agency Imposter Scam
Business Name Used
United States Regulations – Imposter
Date Reported
February 27, 2024
Postal Code
18355
Total Dollars Lost
$ 7144
Scam Description
I received a letter in the mail, sent to my LLC. The letter is to inform me of a federal filing requirement and that my business has a reporting obligation to prevent financial crimes. It stated I must provide ownership for the LLC to help curb financial crimes such as money laundering and terrorism financing by augmenting transparency in corporate structures. It stated the reporting was mandatory and my receiving the letter was not an indicator that I have committed any crimes. It stated this was a proactive requirement to create more transparency in ownership structures and will prevent bad actors from hiding behind corporate shields.
The penalty for non-compliance can be severe and may be subject to civil fines up to $500/day, criminal fines up to $10,000 and imprisonment for up to two years. There is a QR code on the document. When you call the number 855-260-6959, there is a message that call volume is high and it directs you to brd-portal.us/portal. The phone just rings and rings and no-one answers. The letter is from Business Regulations Dept. Filing Division. The letter has a circular stamp at top left from Business Regulations Department Document Filing Division with an American Flag in the Center.
