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Phishing in Indiana

February 19, 2009

The aggressiviness of states in collecting taxes and fees from out-of-state businesses has created a new niche of scammers. The Indiana Secretary of State's office warns that a letter asking for $125 or $150 has been sent to businesses:

Specifically, copies of the letter that have been forwarded to my office appear to come from the "Indiana Corporate Compliance Business Division." They include a return by date to give the false impression that action is necessary on your part.
This letter is NOT an official correspondence from my Business Services Division or any other Indiana state agency.

Just because something looks official doesn't mean that it is.

Tags: scams.