{"success":true,"data":{"id":"fake-business-registration-compliance-fee-scam","label":"Fake business registration compliance fee scam — LLC/business annual filing or registered agent due + pay compliance/state fee to maintain good standing / avoid penalty","description":"Fake business registration or LLC compliance fee scam — private companies send official-looking notices to business owners claiming their LLC/corporation annual filing, registered agent service, or business license is due, demanding payment of a \"compliance fee,\" \"state fee,\" or \"filing fee\" to maintain \"good standing\" and avoid penalties. The payment goes to a private company, not the state, and the service is either unnecessary or not delivered. Real annual filings are made directly through the Secretary of State website at official state fees ($20–$100). The FTC has sued multiple companies for sending deceptive compliance solicitations. Reported losses: NFIB estimates small businesses lose $100M+/year to fake compliance notices; the average deceptive charge is $150–$400.","tier":"danger","category":"scam","isThin":false}}