Also doesnt give what the initials C.P.S stands for. In this section, find information on how to report child abuse and neglect and mandated reporting requirements. It was demanding a payment of $145.00. Call: 1-800-478-4444. is to write a Yelp review about the UPS store that provides a mail box for these C.P.S. The C.P.S. Rhonda, keen eye and good research to avoid this CPS Filings scam. I also received the form for LLC in Indiana. Dave, good for you. The Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment The abuse or maltreatment of children is against the law. Thanks everyone for your comments! This is ridiculous how they can do this. They are technically operating legally, but not morally. 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. Received a postal mail that looked very official telling me it was time to file my Annual Business Report. I do not understand why the government cannot close these people down. It is clear they are trying to make it look like they are official NJ State agency, but they are not. I cant even believe they are allowed to do this. Dont go for this Scam. Thank you for the info!! I just got the same thing from cps-filings.com Told me I had to pay $120 now or $250 later in late fees. IS NOT A GOVERNMENT AGENCY AND DOES NOT HAVE A CONTRACT WITH ANY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY TO PROVIDE THIS SERVICE.. I received a letter yesterday. If abuse is suspected, a report should be The envelope says THIS IS NOT A GOVERNMENT DOCUMENT and the back of the letter on the bottom says THIS PRODUCT OR SERVICE HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED OR ENDORSED BY ANY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY, AND THIS OFFER IS NOT BEING MADE BY AN AGENCY OF THE GOVERNMENT. I googled and this site came up immediately. Read the fine print on the Form.. This is awesome for you to share! importantly, warnings involving possible fraudulent activity. If you suspect that a child has been, or is in danger of, abuse or neglect , contact the county Children's Protective Services 24-hour emergency response phone. You can file a report with the U.S. I was about to pay but thanks to this platform that I searched it and save myself. Mailing looked like a bona fide request for info from a govt agency, and even had a Sacramento address. The focus of CPS is to protect children from harm and to make sure that children live in safe environments. I received a biennial statement for my LLC. Glad to find this thread, it had an old address for me on the form, so I figured it was not legit. I scanned it and sent to my accountant and she verified that it is a scam. They clearly state in type face and font that they are an independent company and not in any way related to the agency indicated. I reported it to the Colorado Secretary of States office. Didnt look right and found your postings. Up to 18 months of services are provided to children and their families when a child has been removed from the home and the family is making progress toward reunification. For LLC registration, just go online directly to your state of organization of the entity and file it directly. The Protective Services Hotline, (703) 792-4200 (TTY: 711), screens for allegations of adult and child abuse and/or neglect from the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Child Protective Services is a state agency that investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. When I called the # to ask why they hung up. filed with qualified and experienced agencies that will investigate the Thought it looked suspicious so looked up reply address. What CPS does is immoral, yet somehow legal, what a shame. 2. To report concerns about child abuse, neglect or sexual abuse, contact the county . Glad to help! They hear about this specific thing all the time. is not a government agency which is true. Thanks. Received a 2020- Biennial statement instruction form (New York LLCs) asking for $100.00 to be mailed to C.P.S. IN NEW YORK STATE THE FILING FEE IS $9.00 EVERY 2 YEARS FOR AN LLC BIENNIAL STATEMENT. And of course, something already mentioned in another comment: C.P.S. These 24-hour Hotlines are staffed by trained social workers. I checked the address which led to a UPS store thereI just ripped it up and threw it away. On August 26,2019 received a bill from CPS FILING SERVICES, requesting a payment of $275 FMCSA regulations requirements. I received a 2021 Periodic Report Instruction Form from a company called B.C.S. Child Protective Services Agency Contact Information To report a case of child abuse or neglect, contact the county or tribe where the child or child's family lives. The letter does state this agency is not a Government Agency and does not have a contract with and Government Agency to provide the service. 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. C.P.S sent a mail with a request I file my 2020 Annual report for 145.00 I quickly ducked it and found this thread. Before I started my LLC I did ALOT of research about what steps I needed to take, and CPS DEFINITELY wasnt one of them!!!! You can try the Federal Trade Commission at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#crnt&panel1-1. service. Child Protective Services Report Child Abuse If you suspect that a child's health or safety is jeopardized due to abuse or neglect by parents or other caretaker who has custody of the child, contact the child protective services complaint line in your county. You get the form, sign it, and return it to NYS in the envelope they provide, along with a check for $9.00. Report Child Abuse or Neglect | Arizona Department of Child Safety Report Child Abuse or Neglect Arizona Child Abuse Hotline 1-888-SOS-CHILD (1-888-767-2445) A report of suspected child abuse, neglect, exploitation or abandonment is a responsible attempt to protect a child. 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. So I started looking into it and it led me here. IS NOT A GOVERNMENT AGENCY AND DOES NOT HAVE A CONTRACT WITH ANY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY TO PROVIDE THIS SERVICE.". Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill, 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 inc. A business and i got a letter asking for 275.00 for OSHA is this fake guys? Once you file paperwork to form your business, then the scammers line up with fake letters and invoices. This bogus letter requests that I pay C.P.S. CPS Filing Services is not associated with any government office. I always do this online, so this seemed fishy. Because I had an intuition that the envelope that I got from C.P.S. Its difficult enough running operations in this COVID world, but it just goes to show you to take your time and truly read through your correspondence carefully. Child abuse. Mailing Address: Child Welfare Services. They will work with both parents to safely care for their child. A mandated reporter must also complete a written report within 48 hours of contact which discloses the suspected abuse or neglect. I get a letter from C.P.S every year and the due date on their paperwork is always before the end of March, sneaky bastards. I just received a notice from them stating I owed $125 by 9/20/19. The Child Protective Services' main goal is to protect the . John, glad to help alert business owners of scams out there that look fishy, and are fishy. Pls. Yeah, its a very deceptive practice by CPS Filings. 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. Gretch, technically they are providing a service with about a 100% markup, although you never requested the service, so at its heart the practice is totally deceptive. Besides, why would you need help filing an annual report? Ray, you can contact your state Department of Justice and file a complaint. Cannot believe the BB has done nothing about it I filed a complaint. This is what my state has informed for LLCs. For sure!! Press Secretary PS thanks to all for communicating. should be immediately discarded. So glad I had the sense to look this up. For more information on business registration, visit the Oklahoma Secretary of State 's website. address is a UPS store. Then I read 100s of people got the same letter for different states. Child Protective Services (CPS) How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect. 123-339 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 and left phone number 405-791-6331. Thank you for posting the warnings. sent me a very official-looking letter telling me it was time to pay my biennial NYS LLC filing fee. I thought it was suspicious and went on line to check this out and instantly there were a bunch of warnings about this being a scam. I have an LLC and my state requires like $10 a year. It looks like an official NJ State bill but says, in very fine print: "C.P.S. I will be extra cautious and diligent going forward!! Adult Protective Services Abuse & Foster Care Prevention Child Protective Services Domestic Violence Mandated Reporters if you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. Ted, glad that you didnt get fooled by CPS. I got a letter much earlier than my annual report date. You can bet Im going to support the Post Office and use a stamp to send it back with some kitty litter in the envelope! They can change the name forever from CPS to BCS to DCS, unless someone stops them from doing it. This revised form will only be accepted and submitted through the DCS Local County Offices beginning June 1, 2018. I am in California and received a similar letter from CPS.The layout an print seemed odd and the document a little longer than what I recall it looking. So frustrating!!! CPS receives and initiates investigations of child maltreatment on a 24-hour basis. If you look at the last few years, its consumers like us who have brought firms like this to action. Tina, kudos for noticing the CPS Filings scam. Protective Custody When it appears that a child is in danger of being harmed, or has already been seriously abused or neglected, a police officer can place the child in protective custody. Out-of-State: 1-800-552-7096. C.P.S is a SCAM! Shirley, your research paid off, I wish that CPS would simply go out of business so that we can all focus on running our own businesses. P.O. When in doubt, call OSHA yourself at 1 (800) 321-6742 and hit 4 for FREE legal/business consultations and theyll transfer you to your region for legal assistance; or visit their website. THANK YOU for having this. (As if they dont have enough to do with the election coming up!). The hotline transmits all reports to the Westchester Child Protective Services Program Office located at 10 County Center Road, 2nd Floor, White Plains, NY 10607. To learn more about CPS Intake and Assessments please click on the Video below. You confirmed my suspicions and I certainly appreciate it. I checked the official website and the status of my LLC and it is too early to file statement of information for my company. Call 1-800-4ACHILD (1-800-422-4453). I cant believe this company has been known about as a scammer for several years and theyre not shut down. Jean, glad to help slow down the scam of CPS. I was thinking the same thing about how I want to send them stuff since they wasted so much of my time researching whether this was a scam or not! Looks like they sent a copy of a prior statement of information I already filed with the SOS, and theyve asked me to sign it and send a check for $120. SCAM! This hotline has access to a network of welfare agencies around the country and can direct your report to the proper authorities. we receive one today asking for $160- its looked so officalbe careful. At minimum, the disclaimer of government connection should be required to be the largest print at the top of the page not hidden halfway down the page. A. Aitkin County Human Services 218-927-7200. CPS Filing Services lists #109 as their box at the Mailing Station. CPS Filing Services LLPS Workplace Compliance Services ANS Inc. Existing law provides for services to abused and neglected children and their families. Wish it was postage paid. Charging $120.00 for service. I just accidentally discovered it as my wife gave me the mail today. Konrad, scams like this have been going on for many years in Colorado, even dating back to 2011 with the Corporate Controllers Unit. I knew something was fishy when the last time I received paperwork I was given the option to process my paperwork and pay the fee online at the California State site. Heres the phone number thats on the letter i hate this stuff!! They are scum!! Thank you, Daniel, for your web page! Great to see more people finding this post helpful and avoided the scam! I just received the same letter, unbelievable. Do not be fooled you dont need them to file for you. The Child and Family Services Division (CFSD) is a part of the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services. I started to fill it out then realized it did not makes sense to have this type of company. 5614 Connecticut Ave NW #190 Washington, DC 20015 I knew then it was a scam. Today is July 27, 2021. on 5/18/2020 I have to say that its a very good letter and if your in business and want to stay on top of your companys bills you would just send the check. Some might fall for this trick. Mandatory Poster Agency State-Name-Here Labor Law Poster Service (there are 50 of these businesses, and they apparently use mail-solicitation tactics similar to CPS to hawk overpriced labor law posters) State-Name-Here Council for Corporations (there are 6 of these) At the bottom of the form, just below the signature line was a statement letting us know we could also file directly with the state of Oregon for a $100 fee. They knew a LOT of information about me, so it looked legit, but I know better. . 2020 ANNUAL CERTIFICATE INSTRUCTION FORM FOR LLC COMPANIES IN OKLAHOMA. In Hawaii during April, our Annual Report costs $14. As an FYI-if anyone ever files a patent, you will get letters like this as well saying your patent is not valid unless you pay. Jenny, Im so glad to hear that you didnt fall for these three scams. so glad that I second guessed this and didnt pay it! So deceiving since they do not mention at all that they are a 3rd party company! Then I read that C.P.S. But you are one of the smart ones, since you realized that maybe this wasnt the way governments work. To report Child Sexual Abuse contact OCS using contact information above AND contact Law Enforcement: PDF Listing | Locator Map. What bothers me is I did think the letter is from a government agency but was not 100% sure and did a google search. In It said that for Georgia I need to send $275 to them. It even quotes the Hawaii Revised Statue and gives Steps 1 5, Step 5 indicating to mail a check for the annual report of $145 to CPS, with a located address in Hawaii. The filing fee costs $9 so obviously a $100 charge is unnecessary, disappointing and clearly scam like. 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