The Colorado Secretary of State’s Office is warning businesses and nonprofit agencies of a “deceptive mailing” from a private company offering to file required reports with the office for much more than the usual $10 filing fee.
The mailings came from the Corporate Controllers Unit, a Nevada-based company listing a Denver post office box as a return address. The message features an official-looking seal at the top, and the title “Periodic Report.” The letter cites the Colorado Revised Statutes and warns business owners that if they do not file periodic reports with the Secretary of State’s Office, they could be listed as “delinquent.”
The letters go on to offer to help businesses avoid delinquency in exchange for $225. At the bottom of the letter is a disclaimer advising that there is no obligation to pay the $225 on receiving the message.
The Secretary of State’s Office issued a statement advising businesses that they can maintain their “good standing” and avoid delinquency for much less money.
Kyle Glazier: 303-9541638 or kglazier@denverpost.com
