Montanans: Watch for Deceptive Business Solicitations
This message is from the Montana Secretary of State’s office.
Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen is alerting Montana business owners about deceptive mailings and emails that look official and demand large payments for filing business documents or annual reports.
These mailings and emails often come from companies using names that appear official. These companies are not affiliated with the Montana Secretary of State’s Office or any government agency.
Some of these solicitations include fine-print disclaimers stating they are not government offices, yet their design and wording still cause confusion for business owners.
How to Protect Yourself
- Look for disclaimers or fine print stating that the document is a solicitation, advertisement, or not associated with a government office or agency.
- Ignore mailings or emails demanding large fees for filings or certificates.
- Do not send any money to these companies. You may contact them directly to request removal from their mailing list or simply disregard their notices.
- Share this warning to help protect your fellow Montanans.
Examples of Business Solicitations
Click the links below to view examples of solicitations reported by Montana businesses.
