Then I read 100s of people got the same letter for different states. Nice to see people sharing information regarding a bogus company. The UPS store is facilitating this as well. Thank you for posting this. Read this if you are involved with Child Protective Services, but there is no court case or if the State of Washington (through DSHS, CPS, the Prosecutor, or the Attorney General's Office) has filed a court case to take your child from you. Besides, why would you need help filing an annual report? Glad I got suspicious and checked it out. I file everything myself. Please call immediately if you know of, or suspect, an incident of child abuse or neglect.. During regular business hours (8:45 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F) call the Department of Families and Children (DCF) area office that serves the city or town where the child lives. is a scam. I just accidentally discovered it as my wife gave me the mail today. Child Protective Services (CPS) is facing a First Amendment challenge in court that could forever change the laws that allow CPS to seize children from their biological parents. They clearly state in type face and font that they are an independent company and not in any way related to the agency indicated. They are asking for $110. Clever, though! Lawsuits against a Joseph Fata. Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles and Core Values. Looks like they sent a copy of a prior statement of information I already filed with the SOS, and theyve asked me to sign it and send a check for $120. I receive an official notice from the State of NJ each year on April 1. Vacant. Rana, So glad to hear that you took the time to double check the fake invoice from C.P.S., and all the best to starting your new business. addition, the system will generate a message if an annual report is not filed on time; a But that's not all: Krueger was also pregnant with their third son at the time. But you can do this yourself for FREE! DAAA right there you are not providing any info. I have an LLC and my state requires like $10 a year. I just got a letter from them today, and I figured it was a scamthen I looked them up online, and my guess was right!! We also received a Biennial Statement for NYS LLC. These companies are also not affiliated or associated with I received a letter from CPS yesterday. Alameda County's Children and Family Services respond to reports of child abuse or neglect. And I notice theres no number to call. HI, I ALSO GOT a form from C.P.S., demanding $160.00 for filing my NJ LLC. Today is July 27, 2021. Unfortunately, your filing information is a matter of public record. So glad I found this site. The Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment The abuse or maltreatment of children is against the law. I wish that there was some kind of operation that could put these guys out of business for good. I just received a very similar solicitation from BCS, same UPS address. I called them and they had no interest at all in what these people are doing from their store. So glad that you did that Google search on CPS, and have a Merry Christmas with the extra $185.00 that you saved. in NYS as well. Received a letter from CPS filing services which said that they had been hired by the State of Oklahoma to collect and process the annual LLC certificate filing fees. Dont know what that stands for, but its the same scam. I also had discolved my company over a year ago, so this also gave me concern. Placing children in foster care. good thing one of my clients thought to ask me if she should pay it or not. I wish I could do a stakeout and see whos getting mail from 109. I also received an official-looking mailing from CPS with an Indianapolis address. Child Protective Services (CPS) becomes involved with children and families when they are referred by the DFPS Investigations division, which investigates allegations of child abuse and neglect. After searching CPS on-line I found this web-site. Thank you for posting the warnings. They requested a payment of $120 to 1026 Florin Road Sacramento, CA. Read the fine print on the Form.. age sex ethnicity address street city zip telephone ( ) present location of victim school class grade . THIS PRODUCT OR SERVICE HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED OR ENDORSED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY. It looks like an official form and it is meant to deceive you. Having filed this form every other year for the past 20 years (as required by all New York State LLCs), I was shocked to see that the normal filing fee of $9.00 had increased to $100.00. Either way, you do not need to pay C.P.S. Asking me to file and pay my periodic report by 10/16/2020. Have a great day! im in hawaii, so were getting it over here as well. Thats a shame what people will try to do. They are asking $275 for OSHA filing for my business. They want to charge me $125 to do what I can do for $25. Just validated what I was thinking. That sounds like a decent letter for them. I also received the official looking letter and form to renew my 2022 LLC Statement of Information, and mail in $120 to C.P.S. NY here. Received a postal mail that looked very official telling me it was time to file my Annual Business Report. Region 1 1.800.557.9671 Region 1 Flyer Region 2 Five Criteria CPS Needs to Register a Report: You do not need to be certain that child abuse or neglect has occurred before you call the Child Abuse Hotline. They are charging $160 which is a gross overcharge. messages via text. Contact Information 3000 W.. A child is physically injured by other than accidental means. The focus of CPS is to protect children from harm and to make sure that children live in safe environments. 1971 E Beltine ave NE Ste 106 #1052 Grand Rapids, MI 49525. It looks like an official NJ State bill but says, in very fine print: "C.P.S. Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill, CPS creates government forms which are designed to create a real sense of urgency to pay a renewal or other such administrative fee to a government agency. They are asking for the info in the Form and for check for $120 to be sent and made out to C.P.S. I just received a letter from CPS and like everyone else they requested $125.00 for a $25.00 annual fee. The fee was paid to them by check. 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. 916-244-3826 (a Sacramento area code), but the message said their hours are 9-5 EST. This location is a post mail box at a UPS store. You should report your suspicion to the local department in the jurisdiction where you believe the abuse or neglect took or is taking place. But you are one of the smart ones, since you realized that maybe this wasnt the way governments work. I appreciate all of it! It appears to be real but when you read the top of the document it says SOLICITATION FOR SERVICES, THAT IS WHAT MADE ME DO A DOUBLE TAKE, as well as saying they are NOT a government agency. IF YOU FEEL THAT SOMEONE IS IN IMMEDIATE DANGER PLEASE CALL 911 TO FILE REPORT OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT: Weld County Child Protection Hotline 1-844-CO-4-KIDS ( 1-844-264-5437) Weld County Adult Protection Hotline (970) 400-6700 Online So, where is the Attorney General? However, the letter look legit. Yeah, the schemes to gouge us are just getting more sophisticated. is not a government agency. I to receive a letter from a C.P.S from Trenton,NJ and this letter came on April 8,2020. giving me 10 days to reply by 4/17/2020 SE, Ste. for $160.00 this did not sit right with me from the state. Thank you for the info!! Washington DC, 20015. Seems they use a different name but the same address, 5614 Connecticut Ave. NW #190, Washington, DC 20015. Thank you for confirming this. Dont go for this Scam. Subscriptions to the system are complimentary and voluntary, individuals are able to easily For sure TBB. to this rule shall be served on the Department by mail or facsimile transmission directed to the Department's local child protective services office. Almost fell for it, now I will report it to FTC. The letter looked "official" appearing to be a governmental document. I got here and I wanted to let you know that they are still alive and active in NJ. So you do need these forms, but again, you can do this all for FREE by yourself! was dated February 24 ! I just received a letter today, January 14, 2023. Integrating your Web Site, Blog and Facebook, https://ehome.uspis.gov/fcsexternal/default.aspx, https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#crnt&panel1-1, Adding Artists in WordPress as a Custom Post Type, Updating Windows 10 to 11 on a Mac, with Parallels, Four helpful tips from Amazon for online security. You can try the Federal Trade Commission at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#crnt&panel1-1. This is ridiculous how they can do this. Our companyrecieved an official looking 2019 Annual Report Instruction Form (Oregon LLCs). Very official looking document. . Child Protective Services Hotline (800) 552-7096 For more information Adult Protective Services Hotline (888) 832-3858 For more information CPS/ 1026 Florin Road #312 Sacramento Ca 95831. If you suspect that a child has been, or is in danger of, abuse or neglect , contact the county Children's Protective Services 24-hour emergency response phone. The goal of Child Protective Services ( CPS system) is to support parents/caregivers in making necessary changes so children are safe and protected in their homes. Type of a scam Government Agency Imposter, Enclosed was an invoice for the amount of $235.00 fee, "2021 Annual Report Instruction Form (New Jersey LLCs)". Scam came up frequently! The California State Child Abuse Reporting Law provides the legal Same address that everyone is posting on here. Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Forms The following forms are for use by government agencies and mandated reporters pertaining to child abuse cases. I cant even believe they are allowed to do this. They want to charge you to do and process your paperwork. Central Avenue #142, Albany NY 12205. We have been sent this letter two years consecutively however, we register our LLC with the Secretary of State for $25. It said that for Georgia I need to send $275 to them. I was very close to sending this scam $120.00 to file a the California fee for an LLC, until I tried to do it online with the State of California. Child Protective Services investigates, assesses and protects children when there is a suspicion of abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Glad I saw this from you guys . I just got a letter from CPS as well Indiana. I received the same letter from C.P.S. To report concerns about child abuse, neglect or sexual abuse, contact the county or reservation where the child lives during business hours. It truly looked like a bill or annual filing requirement, very misleading and a bit threatening. Again, just a thought. I cant believe how far back your warning message goes, and that theyve been able to get away with this for so many years!!! Its scary because they have my home address as I am new to having an llc an presently only have a website. Carmen, Thats a good practice to do a quick Google search to verify if something fishy is legit or not, glad that you caught it in time. Its always so odd to me that there are people out there comfortable conning hard working individuals. I too received a letter from C.P.S. At first when I googled the company acronym I was getting child protective services. Service is still sending out bogus, SCAM mailers to businesses/Owners of LLCs in advance of their Statement of Information renewals. Just received a notice for NJ annual report asking for $160. Just received this today! If you work out of your home and do not have employees, then you do NOT need to have these printed or posted since they do not inspect homes that have small businesses running from inside them. Wl they made few mistake in the form a d that is phishing and scamming. We needed to respond by 7/12/2019. I just wonder how they guys obtain my contact info and who disclose it to them. I pay my LLC fees and file my report annually to the Louisiana Secretary of State, so this made me suspicious. (The scammers suggest 8/23 as a dead line.) Hard working people are being taken every day for money they dont have to give. FindLaw has more information about suing adult protective services (APS) in the article linked here. It sure does pay to pay attention. Just got one today and reported to FTC regulations to stop these scammers. 1026 Florin Road #312 The Child Protective Services' main goal is to protect the . The due date of September 18, 2020 was much earlier. 2020 ANNUAL CERTIFICATE INSTRUCTION FORM FOR LLC COMPANIES IN OKLAHOMA. I know this fee is $9 every two years. When I read that, I knew something was not right. NEWS RELEASE For more information on business registration, visit the Oklahoma Secretary of State 's website. so glad that I second guessed this and didnt pay it! we receive one today asking for $160- its looked so officalbe careful. Heading was "2021 STATEMENT OF INFORMATION INSTRUCTION FORM (California LLCs)." I was just about to fill out my check when it didnt sit right with me. (I know because I have one.) Report Child Abuse or Neglect Call: 800.400.0902 to report Child abuse occurring in Butte County. Contact OCFS. I also get a scam letter telling me that I need to send $250 to some company for my IP addresses for website and it is also bogus. Fictitious Name CPS FILING SERVICES Filing Information Registration Number . Anoka County Human Services 763-324-1440. So glad to find this site, thanks everyone for your input. All reports of suspected child abuse or neglect must be phoned in to DCF. With the adult's consent, assist in locating services which are necessary to maintain physical or mental health: i.e. I called C.P.S. i got a letter from them too and have never seen one like this before!! The 3rd letter from LLCS 3105 S. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd #316 Lansing, MI 48910 telling my as a business it is required to hang a labor law poster which they are charging 98.00 for. To insert an useful input, different from the useful things mentioned by others: Aloha, glad that you double checked before paying an inflated fee. No, thanks! The Child and Family Services Division (CFSD) is a part of the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services. Weird thing is, it was sent to my home address and not the PO Box where the biz mail is sent. Dont fall for it! It states on the invoice that this company is not a government agency so why should I send them $135.00? I thought it was suspicious and went on line to check this out and instantly there were a bunch of warnings about this being a scam. Where criminal acts may have taken place, only the police can make arrests. If it is determined that a child cannot remain in the home, even with family preservation and support services, then foster placement is arranged in the most family-like setting, that is located close to the parent's home, consistent with the best interests of the child. Ted, glad that you didnt get fooled by CPS. Mailing looked like a bona fide request for info from a govt agency, and even had a Sacramento address. #Scandalous. I live in Oklahoma. 5868 E. 71st Streetm Suite E # 109, Indianapolis, IN, 46220. Ray, great question. As an FYI-if anyone ever files a patent, you will get letters like this as well saying your patent is not valid unless you pay. They can change the name forever from CPS to BCS to DCS, unless someone stops them from doing it. If you read the fine print it does say that C.P.S. Pls. CPS provides families a variety of services to strengthen families so children can stay safe at home with their parents. At the bottom of the form, just below the signature line was a statement letting us know we could also file directly with the state of Oregon for a $100 fee. "Child abuse and neglect proceedings" shall mean proceedings instituted by the filing of a civil petition under W. Va. Code 49-4-601; . How are they getting away with this and I think of all the hundreds of small business owners who dont know better and pay this bogus company. on 5/18/2020 I have to say that its a very good letter and if your in business and want to stay on top of your companys bills you would just send the check. Trenton, NJ a scam ? and here I am ! . To report child abuse and neglect call toll-free any of the numbers listed below. Phone: 518-473-7793. should be immediately discarded. It was strange to me, and then I looked this up online and found this conversation. It states right in the letter CPS IS NOT A GOVERNMENT AGENCY AND DOES NOT HAVE A CONTRACT WITH ANY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY TO PROVIDE THIS SERVICE. DCFS took him away four hours after she gave birth, according to Krueger. Ginger, good for you. I typed in Google: Is C.P.S. I am so glad that I checked this all out before sending money. In Indiana, the filing fee is $30.00. Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!!! This hotline has access to a network of welfare agencies around the country and can direct your report to the proper authorities. Thank you for your post. SMH. Investigations may be managed by child protective services, by the police, or by both. The letter said if we didnt timely file and send a check for $120 today we could be fined a $250 late fees. Report child abuse or neglect. I reported it to the Colorado Secretary of States office. Total Bogus..in Hawaii we file right on line for a minimal fee!!! Thank you for this post. Find your local intake number to report abuse or neglect or use the map below. Im surprised they havent been shut down by now. BUT as someone with User Experience and Design behind me they take a page from the magician or prankster and HIDE this discloser right in plain view but at a place in the text where it is well known most reader begin to scan the page (internal yada yada yada). The hotline transmits all reports to the Westchester Child Protective Services Program Office located at 10 County Center Road, 2nd Floor, White Plains, NY 10607. If only these losers and all the others out there worked as hard at a real job as they do at trying to scam hard working members of society. Corporate Compliance Company. B . Child Abuse or Severe Neglect Indexing Form This form is for use by government agencies mandated to . Received a letter in the mail for my LLC Annual Report. While being reminded, they will expect that report when the year is full (July, in my case). 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