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My business received official looking documents from COMPLIANCE SERVICES in TALLAHASSEE, FL requesting me to fill out a Shareholder info form and send it in along with a $125.00 payment by a very short deadline date. The form's title was " ANNUAL MINUTES REQUIREMENT STATEMENT - DIRECTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS "( CS FORM MIN-FL011 )

It looked official enough, particularly since the return address was in Tallahassee, Florida. However, I have never seen anything like this before, so I called my accountant, who confirmed that this is a SCAM and told me to throw the papers in the garbage.

Apparently, these people are hitting up others in different states with the same scam. I'm not sure how they are still operating, as the Florida Attorney General is aware of them. They appear to be farming Corporation data from public records and sending these notices out, with the hopes that businesses fall for their scam and send in the $125.

If you do receive this paperwork IGNORE IT as it is not official documents from the state of FLORIDA.

The FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL has issued a previous statement regarding these scammers:

"Over the past several months, the Attorney General’s Office has received numerous complaints against several of these companies. Last week the Attorney General settled a lawsuit against one such company, Corporate Compliance Center, over allegations that the company misled Florida businesses relating to the sale of corporate minutes reports. Two other companies, Corporate Minutes Compliance Service and Corporate Minute Services, were prevented from operating in Florida when the Attorney General’s Office threatened litigation."

LOOKS LIKE THESE PEOPLE KEEP SLIGHTLY CHANGING THEIR COMPANY INFO TO AVOID DETECTION. THE NEWEST NAME IS: CORPORATE SERVICES

BUSINESS OWNERS BEWARE!

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Beatrice Sambo
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Aug 20, 2018 10:07 am EDT
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Can you please assist me... i payed for hair last week to Jennifer this is her number +[protected] and its almost 7 days after payments made.. She is not communicating with me anymore. I trusted her and i am really disappointed on her..

Regard
Beatrice

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ethan adgate
, US
Oct 08, 2015 3:50 pm EDT

I received a letter from FL Human Resources Compliance, 400 Capital Circle SE, Suite 18-182. They want $94 to " ensure your compliance with current Florida and Federal law posting requirements ". These posters are available for free download. Be aware of this scam. There is no phone number, no self addressed stamped envelope.

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Componexx
, US
Feb 20, 2015 4:27 pm EST

I also received this document every year. My boss send the check in 2010. I found out this was a SCAM because I googled the
CS FORM MIN-FL. I hope more companies look at this website before sending a check.
Thank you ! Excellent work.

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D. W. Inouye
Crested Butte, US
Jul 15, 2014 1:52 pm EDT

They're also sending the same form from Compliance Services, 1001 E. Harmony Rd., Unit A, PO Box 360, Fort Collins, CO, [protected]. Got mine in July 2014.

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Ccc71
Seattle, US
Nov 13, 2012 6:18 am EST

I did not receive any documents, instead my ex has messed with all my ip's for him but I think that might of made my ip's vulnerable to other computer people/companies. I just now requested my ip and it stated I was in Kansas, then I either got these numbers from trying to fix my ip or thru my Facebook. Anyhow I am not sure what this is about its based in Colorado and I want to be clean slate with who ever or why ever. Every time I have a minute and get different places I have started leaving messages/email. I am not comftable just leaving my email right here and honestly I'm being forced into learning all this back computer things. Thank you

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Sunshine1177
South Florida, US
Oct 31, 2012 7:39 pm EDT
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I am sick to my stomach... I just realized that I fell for this scam. Today I received in the mail a very cheesy black binder that is suppose to be a Minute Book. I'm a new business owner and I thought this was to satisfy the annual report requirements. I am struggling to make ends meet and stressed over getting the money to them before I missed the deadline. I can't believe that they are still in business. Does anyone know if I can get my money back?

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LegalMal
Jacksonville, US
Sep 19, 2012 12:22 pm EDT

I am a law clerk at a small firm in North Florida and I received this is the mail today. The paralegal said it looked fishy and that I should give the attorneys time to look over it. Before they came in, I conducted some research of my own and found this board. I just wanted to let you know that I received it from a company called Corporate Records Services, PO Box 5618, Tallahassee, Fl 32314. It seems that they are changing the name, but the $125 check request and the urgency of the message is the same as what has been described here.

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G. Vanessa Martinez-Williams
Brandon, US
Mar 19, 2012 4:24 am EDT

I received the letter on February 22. I filled the information but hadn't send it yet because I wanted to check if I could e-file it. As it turns out, there's nothing about filling annual minutes with the state (FL), so I got suspicious and decided to search for it. That's when I came across this site. I just started my small business six months ago, so I do have much money to waste. Thanks for alerting people about this scam.

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Trans Tek Inc.
Tampa, US
Mar 12, 2012 7:59 pm EDT
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Thank you so much! I'm glad people like you help the small business owners like us! Got the notice and asking for the $125.00 "Compliance Services" Tallahassee FL

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luisito
Miami, US
Feb 14, 2012 7:49 pm EST

hi guys i receive the same letter on January 18, 2012 (FL) and i was going to my accountant with this letter but thanks god i found this site i would like to send this back with a SCAM on big letters and if any one knows where we can report this please let us know and thank for all this info.

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preschool
, US
Feb 14, 2012 7:11 pm EST

I just received this letter last week, and the person who got it from the mail was confused, but when I read the envelope it said "this is not a government letter". I don't know, but maybe they can get away with this because it says that? I pay attention to everything, so I read the whole thing but someone that is more distracted can definitely mistake that from an official letter from the government. Pretty deceiving.

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G.O.B.
, US
Feb 10, 2012 9:54 pm EST

hi guys i also received this letter & i am not one to just send money out so after looking @ sun-biz & not finding this exact report i decided to google & i found this form so glad as small business owners it is always good to get info out there about these scams thanks again guys & keep watch.

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Wessel
Miami, US
Feb 09, 2012 3:10 pm EST

I also received this document from Compliance Services 400 Capital Cir SE, Postal Box 18321 Tallahassee, FL 32301, dated January 18, 2012. I was filling it out today January 9, 2012 and made an error on it. I Google the topic to find out if I could find a form to download because I know that you cannot use white out on any governmental forms. This is when I saw this article. I almost send off the $125.00 because it states that they should receive it by February 15, 2012. I am sorry for the people who do not have the know how to get on the computer and research these things. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to post this article. You have aved many people from this scam. Thank God for your ministry of kindness.

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Wessel
Miami, US
Feb 09, 2012 2:54 pm EST

I received one dated January 18, 2012. I was filling it out and made an error on it. I Google the topic to find out if I could find a form to download because I know that you cannot use white out on any governmental forms. This is when I saw this article. I almost send off the $125.00 because it states that they should receive it by February 15, 2012. I am sorry for the people who do not have the know how to get on the computer and research these things. Thank you for taking the time out to post this article (FL).

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ceich
Miami, US
Feb 04, 2012 3:58 pm EST

Thank you very much for sharing! I thought it was legal and I was going to send it.

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floorstore
Palm Bay, US
Feb 04, 2012 3:46 pm EST

I received this last year and immediately called our accountant since I had not received it any years prior. Just got the one for this year and it went straight to the trash. Really sad how many scammers are out there. We are small businesses just barely making it & they want to steal from us. Wish the government could put them all in jail.

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Pulse Branding
Miami Beach, US
Feb 03, 2012 4:48 am EST

I also received this document: Annual Minutes Requirement Statement Directors and Shareholders (CS Form MIN-FL12). The company requests you fill out the form and send in $125.00. The company is Compliance Services 400 Capital Cir SE, Postal Box 18321 Tallahassee, FL 32301.
I only found out this was a SCAM because I googled to get the form and your link was the first one so I clicked it. Thank you for saving me $125.00. I am going to send a copy of this form along with a letter to the state's Attorney General in Tallahassee. My company is a small promotions and branding corporation and every little bit helps and hurts us. Thank you, Stephen Naas Pulse Branding Inc.

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hana l
st petersburg, US
Feb 02, 2012 10:34 pm EST

wow, i'm so glad that looked this up before sending a check.. Thank you so muchhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! I hope everyone looks at this website before sending in their money...

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M Racing Flix
Ormond, US
Feb 01, 2012 1:53 pm EST
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Yes we recieved on from Compliance Services, 400 Capital Cir SE, Tallahassee, FL 32301.
It just seemed out of place and I was right.

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F Eddie A
Miami, US
Jan 27, 2012 12:43 pm EST

I wander how many people fall for it...people that are new in the business, don't know English or even don't have computer skills and use only the regular mail system... the question is...can this P O BOX "Postal Mail Box 18321 Tallahassee, Fl 32301" be investigated by the Postal Police or law enforcement? I bet some people will be glad of recovering those checks!...I received the form on January 26, 2012, did my research on it and I found all these comments... Thank you all and like all of you I also taking my time to write this...excellent work!...Eddie A.

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Gillerc
Miami Shores, US
Jan 25, 2012 12:09 pm EST

I receive the same form (CS FORM MIN-FL12) "Annual minutes requirement statement Directors and Shareholders (Business Corporations and it was sent out on January 18, 2012! Thank you for taking the time to write this post. It was very useful!

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A/C Tech Service Corp.
Miami, US
Jan 24, 2012 8:53 pm EST
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i am from Miami and its1/24/12 @ 3.38 pm I recieved the annual minutes requirement
I was about to pay when I actualy read it and it was apparently a scam. Thanks all for post . It was clear after I read the post here and other places.
Hector R

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thestars
Jacksonville Beach, US
Jan 05, 2012 6:58 pm EST
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These people are ###. Just received the Notice for 2012 - sigh...

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awilkinson23
Alpharetta, US
Jul 20, 2011 8:08 pm EDT

I just got the same paperwork and was about to fill it out and send the money thinking that this was from the state of GA (where I live). When I looked at the address on the return envelope, I noticed it was "Complaince Services" in Macon... total scam! Thanks so much for posting this and alerting us to this situation. These people should go to jail.

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Evi G
Seminole, US
May 06, 2011 2:29 pm EDT

We just received this letter and being just a tad suspicious when someone asks for money I did my research and found these comments and confirmed it with our accountant! It's in the trash now!

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J50000
Silver Springs, US
May 04, 2011 6:39 pm EDT
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What should you do if you were caught by this scam? Unfortunately, I was last year

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Dave2344
Leesburg, US
May 02, 2011 8:39 pm EDT
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I also want to say thanks to everyone. I just received the same document. Thank you for saving me the stress and the money.

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mpatel34734
St. Cloud, US
May 01, 2011 7:07 pm EDT

We have received a similar one from Compliance Services out of Tallahasse.

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Natalie1127
, US
Apr 28, 2011 6:42 pm EDT

Thank You so much! I got one in the mail today and immediately looked it up to see if it was a scam since I had never sxeen anything like it! m so glad I found this site. Also, if anyone used Lease Finance Group (LFG) for their credit card terminals, a company called SKS and associates got a hold of their info and have been directly debiting money out of the accounts and then sending letters saying it was monwy due from an audio 2-3 years ago. THEY ARE NOT REAL! Call your bank immediately to dispute the charges. I was lucky enough to get the money back for my company.

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Rober202
, US
Mar 31, 2011 2:12 am EDT
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Hello, I got in the mail the same document from compliance services with exactly the same address, thank you.

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Harold D
Vero Beach, US
Mar 17, 2011 6:17 pm EDT

I got the exact same document and the states phones are busy. I'm sending it to the Attorney General & anyone else receiving it should do the same.

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Kat Lilly
, US
Feb 18, 2011 9:33 pm EST

I received the same papers today in the mail. They do look authentic, but upon looking at the return address on the envelope it said "This is not a government document. Just another scammer trying to make illegal money. The return address on the envelope:
Compliance Services
400 Capital Cir. SE
Postal Mail Box 18321
Tallahassee, FL 32301

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S.O.L
Kalamazoo, US
Feb 10, 2011 3:51 pm EST

I think it's all part of a certain Mr Louis Gibson's plan to take over the world...

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A/C Express Corp
Miami, US
Feb 10, 2011 3:50 pm EST

I received one to. My business is barely making it and I didn't even have that money. They tell you to send it ASAP and give you a short deadline to come up with the money. When I read the note in the bottom it said it had nothing to do with the annual meetings filed at sunbiz so i googled it. OMG i love google. It just save me a big mistake.

Thank you for the info.

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Anjelwings
Palm Harbor, US
Feb 07, 2011 8:10 pm EST

OMG this was a HUGE help for me, I am new to this small business ownership stuff so I was freaking out about submitting this paperwork ASAP. Thank you!

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FDL_HOU
Houston, US
Feb 05, 2011 12:57 am EST
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They also use the same scam in California.

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