Check the sender and requirement against FinCEN’s official site before paying or sharing information. Urgent penalty language, lookalike domains and unnecessary paid filing offers are common warning signs.
Why this matters
Lookalike domains and urgent penalty language are the tell. Check any BOI or FinCEN demand against FinCEN's official site before paying or sharing information.
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Evidence
Primary sources
- Beneficial ownership informationFinCEN ↗
- Sales and use tax after WayfairU.S. Government / state guidance ↗
- Closing a businessInternal Revenue Service ↗
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