So sad! For additional information, call (914)-995-6028 weekdays between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CPS sent a legitimate appearing form for my LLC renewal which is due in December. And I notice theres no number to call. TDD [Hearing Impaired]: (800) 272-6699. They are sending these in Colorado as well under the name B.C.S., generously offering to file your periodic report for $110, then telling you right on the form (in small print) you can do it yourself online for $10.00, 5614 Connecticut Ave. NW #190 Louisiana state government in any way. We needed to respond by 7/12/2019. 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. 2. NEWS RELEASE For additional services for the hearing impaired, please click . I too received this letter and felt it was not right, because of the timing, the amount due and the statement at the bottom saying This product or service has not been approved or endorsed by any govenmental agencey In Indiana, the filing fee is $30.00. Within 72 hours of CPS filing a dependency petition, if the children are not removed from . Received what looked like the standard NYS Biennial Statement filing instructions. fraudulent letters being mailed to businesses indicating an annual report renewal The letter Colorado Law protects people from liability if they make a report in good faith. All reports of suspected child abuse or neglect must be phoned in to DCF. We have been sent this letter two years consecutively however, we register our LLC with the Secretary of State for $25. Shameful! 916-244-3826 (a Sacramento area code), but the message said their hours are 9-5 EST. C.P.S. Yeah, so CPS can morph their crooked name to BCS and keep repeating their rip-off, but you had sense to see through the scam. However, that doesnt make it any less of a scam, since the way its presented is misleading, it looks like a legal document, and theyre counting on the fact that a lot of people wont bother to read the fine print. So glad I took the time to read the fine print and look online. business address and then provide a Yelp review of the UPS store that is aiding and abetting the scam C.P.S. 202-838-0037 The case may be referred to local social service agencies, or to juvenile, family or criminal court. Again, just a thought. Once I see the $110, I know its a scam. Why? This isnt even the time I file, so I just went online to check my business entity report to renew and it said I am still over 90 days out before renewal. You can take a photo of the scam letter that shows the C.P.S. They were asking for $100 and that I was required to pay with in 60 days of this letter or I may not be able to do certain transactions for my business. Cleaver little scam but I didnt fall for it. The best practice is to verify online first then make the calls if necessary before mailing anything back. Fake state form for a California LLC Statement of Information renewal with bogus payment request, requesting a $120 filing fee. Im glad I searched it thanks!!!! Just validated what I was thinking. The Washoe County Human Services Agency's (HSA) Child Protective Services (CPS) is required by Nevada law to investigate reports of suspected child abuse and neglect. Aloha, glad that you double checked before paying an inflated fee. They are asking for $110. Glad to help! Glad to find this thread, it had an old address for me on the form, so I figured it was not legit. The Google search led to this site, and the search term C.P.S. Anika, great question, although CPS Filings may have just approached the line of what is still legal, but highly immoral at the least. When I read that, I knew something was not right. Thanks for posting!!! I was actually about to pay. To report concerns about child abuse, neglect or sexual abuse, contact the county or reservation where the child lives during business hours. 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. I just got my LLC and cps-filing sent me a letter to pay $275 for a safety plan from OSHA. C.P.S. Region 1 1.800.557.9671 Region 1 Flyer Region 2 On August 26,2019 received a bill from CPS FILING SERVICES, requesting a payment of $275 FMCSA regulations requirements. Contact information for individual programs can be found under Key Services and Programs. The address is 71st Street in Indianapolis and asking for me to contact them and pay $125. Call the 24-hour Child Abuse Hotline (916) 875-5437 (875-KIDS) However, you do need to have a reasonable suspicion. Thankfully something told me to look again!!!!! Type in the city name or zip code. They knew a LOT of information about me, so it looked legit, but I know better. I also just received the Statement from them asking to sign and pay $120 for filing the Statement of Information , which is due on next year February. Virginia Relay enables people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, or have difficulty speaking to communicate by TTY (text telephone . Once subscribed under the I just accidentally discovered it as my wife gave me the mail today. Thanks everyone for your comments! So many must have gotten scammed for this company to remain in business. Provides information on the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (Call or text 1.800.4.A.CHILD [1.800.422.4453]). The first thing I googled was the CPS Safety plan order form and there is a literal blank sheet like this, Same here Elizabeth.received one for $295 and shredded to pcs. I looked up 1026 Florin Rd, $312, Sacramento. Says to complete the form and send $160. We also received a Biennial Statement for NYS LLC. Thanks, Stephen for starting this alert. Dont know what that stands for, but its the same scam. Low and behold that option didnt appear on the letter from CPS. sent me a very official-looking letter telling me it was time to pay my biennial NYS LLC filing fee. Cannot believe the BB has done nothing about it I filed a complaint. At the bottom of the page it says this product or services has not been approved or endorsed by any governmental agency and this offer is not being made by an agency of the government. You confirmed my suspicions and I certainly appreciate it. THANK YOU! Your attorney will file your complaint in the federal district court that has jurisdiction over the county where the CPS agency is located. California law defines child abuse as any of the following: Community members have an important role in protecting C.P.S sent me a 2020 Annual Report Instruction Form. Paper forms utilizing a revised version of the "Indiana Request for a Child Protection Services (CPS) History Check" SF 52802, with a new revision number and accompanying instructions will be made available on this website. In Hawaii during April, our Annual Report costs $14. You may also call the state hotline at (800) 932-0313. This is what my state has informed for LLCs. Some might fall for this trick. Glad that I didnt But I enjoy playing the game and I will be sending them a special check. I got the same letter from CPS and I suspected its legitimacy since it looked different from the ones i got before. Looked quite legit, I have to say, but did not feel right. Now I read everything I get and having done statements of information before for my church I knew right away it was a scam I also googled the address and it is a ups store, what these scammers are trying to get more clever in getting money from people. Contact Information 3000 W.. Placing children in foster care. Also the fee is more than $100 more than is actually due. Just got a similar notification for the state of Colorado from this exact same address, but they changed the name of the company to B.C.S. Its 9.00 dollars to file for LLC in New York. I wish I could do a stakeout and see whos getting mail from 109. IS NOT A GOVERNMENT AGENCY AND DOES NOT HAVE A CONTRACT WITH ANY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY TO PROVIDE THIS SERVICE.. agencies if a child is being abused. I signed it and wrote the check then had a gut feeling something wasnt right. Info Phising & requesting funds $100 over normal $20 filing fees. Hard working people are being taken every day for money they dont have to give. Im tempted to file a complaint w/the CO Attorney Generals Office and send a copy of the complaint back in their envelope: B.C.S., 5614 Connecticut Ave, NW #190, Washington, D.C. 20015, Yes, I also received oneI will see if the Attorney General will help. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I hope a lot of ppl see your site b4 mailing in a check. Yeah, the schemes to gouge us are just getting more sophisticated. I have an LLC in Hawaii and received one of these CPS letters wanting $145.00 to file. Dont go for this Scam. You can file a report with the U.S. I want to find an attorney to file a class action law suit against these scum bags. I file annually and thankfully did not fall for this. i hate this stuff!! So, the best way and legal way to inform the public about C.P.S. I just open my llc and received a letter from C.P S asking for $275.00, 2022 safety plan order form. Wish it was postage paid. I just got the letter today and its so formal looking that it took me a while to realize that it is a fraud. I just inc. A business and i got a letter asking for 275.00 for OSHA is this fake guys? When you call, Child Abuse Hotline staff member will ask you to explain the information and circumstances that caused your suspicion. I cant believe this company has been known about as a scammer for several years and theyre not shut down. There is no assistance needed. Call your state, this is a scam. 225.362.5086 Im contacting Attorney General as well. Today is July 27, 2021. II. CPS Filing Services (which doesnt even come up on a Google search) is offering to "assist" in the filing of the form. So frustrating!!! Thank you, Daniel, for your web page! C.P.C. Got my letter from C.P.S. The OSHA representative said that this is just a business trying to make a quick buck. To insert an useful input, different from the useful things mentioned by others: form provided is not the most current info for our company and this was the 1st tip off as this not being the proper form. Thank you for this post confirming the SCAM, the form looks so official. Dont be fooled. So glad I had the sense to look this up. A child is neglected by a parent or caretaker who fails to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, medical care or supervision. Continue your vigilance, and all the best to your business in 2022. A child is subjected to willful cruelty or unjustifiable punishment. They are calling themselves BCS this time. The Child Protective Services goal is to keep the child in his/her own home when it is safe, and when the child is at risk, to develop an alternate plan as quickly as possible. i got a letter from them too and have never seen one like this before!! The scammers are getting more sophisticated every day. Dayna, ; Prevent Child Abuse Utah (PCAU) is the state chapter of the national organization Prevent Child Abuse America. Whenever an report indicates the need for protection, Child Protective Services will: Approximately 12 months of services are provided to children who remain safely in the home while the family receives services. They want to charge me $125 to do what I can do for $25. Fax: (405) 521-4373. Does have a website and phone number and looks legit. Call 911 in case of an emergency 2. If you suspect a case of child abuse in your neighborhood, you should contact your county child welfare agency or local law enforcement agency. we receive one today asking for $160- its looked so officalbe careful. It states on the invoice that this company is not a government agency so why should I send them $135.00? Received a postal mail that looked very official telling me it was time to file my Annual Business Report. Also doesnt give what the initials C.P.S stands for. The office investigates and resolves concerns made by or on behalf of children and families involved with PCSAs,Title IV-E agencies, or private provider agencies that administer or oversee foster care or placement services for the children services system. If C.P.S. I received a letter from CPS yesterday. If you have an emergency or a child is in immediate danger, please call. Washington DC, 20015. 225.925.4704 or commercial@sos.la.gov. This letter from the scammer was not for registration it was titled 2020- Safety Plan Order Form in regards to OSHA regulatory requirements. Then I checked it out and became suspicious of the form. So glad to find this site, thanks everyone for your input. SMH. 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!! I also received an official-looking mailing from CPS with an Indianapolis address. What CPS does is morally wrong and deceptive, however it must be just shy of a crime. Form asks for $295.00 Stating that Federal OSHA Laws requires all all employers to provide a place of employees free of hazards. THIS PRODUCT OR SERVICE HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED OR ENDORSED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY. tyler.brey@sos.la.gov The way they go about it its not okay. Sad, but I am glad that I found informaiton quickly regarding this one. CPS is a bogus service. Thats a shame what people will try to do. Just received out CPS letter today 7/30/20. Ted, glad that you didnt get fooled by CPS. To report Child Sexual Abuse contact OCS using contact information above AND contact Law Enforcement: PDF Listing | Locator Map. Please do the same to make these felons stop. Business owners BEWARE of C.P.S. In California, you may do this e-filing up to 6 months prior. Im so glad you started this thread to confirm this is a scam. Their web site address is listed as www.cps-filings.com, so what did I browse at their site? They hear about this specific thing all the time. reduce recidivism of child protective services (CPS) reports in a family, to achieve permanency goals for children in out-of-home care (OOHC), and to assist families in developing their own capacities to . Is anyone trying to nail these guys? Elizabeth, glad to hear that you didnt fall for the CPS Filings scam. I file everything myself. Filing a motion to modify child support; . Price includes state fee and C.P.S. specified entity, notifications will be sent if any changes are made to the company. Another resource for information on how and where to file a report of suspected child abuse and neglect is the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline. I received my letter today. Ray, you can contact your state Department of Justice and file a complaint. At first I looked legit and a bit intimidating. CPS provides families a variety of services to strengthen families so children can stay safe at home with their parents. 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