Work in home = do not need forms and no inspections. 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. IS NOT A GOVERNMENT AGENCY AND DOES NOT HAVE A CONTRACT WITH ANY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY TO PROVIDE THIS SERVICE.". It looks like an official form and it is meant to deceive you. Alameda County's Children and Family Services respond to reports of child abuse or neglect. age sex ethnicity address street city zip telephone ( ) present location of victim school class grade . So glad that you did that Google search on CPS, and have a Merry Christmas with the extra $185.00 that you saved. We also received a Biennial Statement for NYS LLC. And of course, something already mentioned in another comment: C.P.S. Mailing Address: Child Welfare Services. in Salem. Thank you for posting the warnings. In past years, Commercial Division customers have also received correspondence from Scam period. Why waste the electricity on shredding it. They are crooks. I was about to pay but thanks to this platform that I searched it and save myself. CPS Filing Services sent me a form and asked for $100. These companies are also not affiliated or associated with . Thank you for confirming this. Im definitely going to start checking everything we get in the mail in regards to our LLC. and would like to make a confidential report, please call. All reports can be kept anonymous, although you may be encouraged to give your name. Not acting on behalf of the government caught my eye and filing on my behalf sent me to google to see what C.P.S. What a rip-off. 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. I hope they are prosecuted soon. People be careful. Thankfully, I looked into it because I was just about to send it back with a check for $275 to C.P.S. Five Criteria CPS Needs to Register a Report: You do not need to be certain that child abuse or neglect has occurred before you call the Child Abuse Hotline. Tina, kudos for noticing the CPS Filings scam. I wish I could do a stakeout and see whos getting mail from 109. On August 26,2019 received a bill from CPS FILING SERVICES, requesting a payment of $275 FMCSA regulations requirements. I then logged in to NJBGS official site to check my annual report. email notification system aimed at protecting businesses from fraud and identity theft. This letter is being shredded as I type this. The hotline is available 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week. In O.C California. website, so I knew this was off. They are asking for the info in the Form and for check for $120 to be sent and made out to C.P.S. They are charging $160 which is a gross overcharge. Child Protective Services responsibilities include: Providing services to children and families in their own homes. I got the same letter from CPS and I suspected its legitimacy since it looked different from the ones i got before. messages via text. For sure TBB. Patrice, so glad to hear that you questioned the CPS bill, and did some checking first. I am going to include the letter when I actually send my statement to Sacramento. Virginia Relay. C.P.S. Just got one from them requesting $275.00 with a deadline of 9/27/2019. I hope that we can spread the word about scams like CPS, and eventually drive them out of business. Scam even found news articles forewarning people. PS thanks to all for communicating. Does have a website and phone number and looks legit. I had letter asking for $120.00 but phone 916 2443826 has voice explaining they are not goverment and I can click 1 to be removed from their mail. It says I must file my annual report by June 30. Thanks for the post. But you can do this yourself for FREE! I just got one from Hawaii, Wanting $145.00 Glad I investigated before I paid this. The goal of Child Protective Services ( CPS system) is to support parents/caregivers in making necessary changes so children are safe and protected in their homes. However, something seemed off so we researched it further and found a number of complaints on the ScamPulse.com website. Pls. . So sad! Glad to help! Jean, glad to help slow down the scam of CPS. It appears to be real but when you read the top of the document it says SOLICITATION FOR SERVICES, THAT IS WHAT MADE ME DO A DOUBLE TAKE, as well as saying they are NOT a government agency. TDD [Hearing Impaired]: (800) 272-6699. Child Abuse | County of Orange Social Services Agency Home Abuse Reporting Child Abuse Elder Disabled Definitions Making A Report Confidentiality Child Abuse Orange County Child Protective Services 714-940-1000 or 800-207-4464 (24-hour hotline, 7 days a week) If you would like to discuss or report child abuse. 2. Bite me. 1026 Florin Road #312 Dont go for this Scam. The address they gave is in Oklahoma City, the state capitol. Besides, why would you need help filing an annual report? Such Blood-suckers to do this during a pandemic! Where criminal acts may have taken place, only the police can make arrests. (877) 597-2331/(877) KYSAFE1 (800) 752-6200 Report Online- non-emergency only Monitored from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday. Your attorney will file your complaint in the federal district court that has jurisdiction over the county where the CPS agency is located. Our signatures were required on the form and we were instructed to mail a check for $185 filing fee. Colorado Law protects people from liability if they make a report in good faith. Thank you for this post confirming the SCAM, the form looks so official. The team of professionals involved in investigations can include a protective services worker, a doctor, therapist, social worker and law enforcement officials. Local Departments of Social Services. Filing a motion to modify child support; . Yeah, the schemes to gouge us are just getting more sophisticated. Received a letter from CPS filing services which said that they had been hired by the State of Oklahoma to collect and process the annual LLC certificate filing fees. Secretary of State Same deal here, please send check for $160 to CPS Filing Service, 1977 North Olden Avenue Ext #650, Trenton NJ 08618. I just got one and checked to see if its a scam and i found all your comments. Nothing indicating what C.P.S. To report Child Sexual Abuse contact OCS using contact information above AND contact Law Enforcement: PDF Listing | Locator Map. Reporting Suspected Abuse or Neglect of a Child: A Guide for Professionals, successfully transition 4348 Waialae Ave. #700, Honolulu, HI 96816 Be careful. Its usually $20 or I think now its even free when you do it online. Also the words that the money is for state processing fee and C.P.S. 5614 Connecticut Ave NW #190 So deceiving since they do not mention at all that they are a 3rd party company! It said I had 60 days from the date in the letter, so I put it aside. I received one 4 years ago requesting I mail to them, NOT the Secretary of States office, $120.00 to satisfy my due fees which are only $20.00 every 2 years. If you look at the last few years, its consumers like us who have brought firms like this to action. John, glad to help alert business owners of scams out there that look fishy, and are fishy. Price includes state fee and C.P.S. CPS/ 1026 Florin Road #312 Sacramento Ca 95831. I filled out the form and was about to write the check for $160 it was asking for the filing service but hesitated about the Payable to C.P.S. which doesnt make sense with abbreviation. The way they go about it its not okay. . Every two years NYS LLCs are required to pay a $9 fee to maintain their status as an LLC. Thank you again. I read every single word and then came across two things that automatically should tell you its a scam. You may also contact the police orcounty sheriff. Same s@#t just happened to me:$160 requested for filing which is due much later in the year. The company doesnt appear to be registered with any secretary of state in any state and its addresses are all PO boxes. There are words in the same font and style that state C.P.S. Thanks for posting this so there is a place to confirm this mail is a fraud. The 3rd letter from LLCS 3105 S. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd #316 Lansing, MI 48910 telling my as a business it is required to hang a labor law poster which they are charging 98.00 for. is to write a Yelp review about the UPS store that provides a mail box for these C.P.S. Rhonda, keen eye and good research to avoid this CPS Filings scam. Our Children's Protective Services (CPS) program is responsible for investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect. All calls are confidential. Region 1 1.800.557.9671 Region 1 Flyer Region 2 August 26, 2019 By Jason Ackerman. Suite E#109 my ass. Service is still sending out bogus, SCAM mailers to businesses/Owners of LLCs in advance of their Statement of Information renewals. What a SCAM !!! Ijust got this mailing today. Table of Contents . We do ours on line with a password. Ted, glad that you didnt get fooled by CPS. I never pay anything for my business that I do not know about in advance, so I check them all out. I. Yes , and they are threatening with $ 250 late fee :). 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. Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Forms The following forms are for use by government agencies and mandated reporters pertaining to child abuse cases. Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles and Core Values. Katya, Good instinct to not pay CPS anything. Thankfully something told me to look again!!!!! So in the event that you fall for this and send payment in, what can one do to try and recover those funds? Fax: (405) 521-4373. Child Protective Services (CPS) is a specific social service provided by DHS to assist children believed to be neglected or abused by parents or other adults having permanent or temporary care or custody, or parental responsibility. However, you do need to have a reasonable suspicion. Jennifer PostlewaitPrograms Manager. Although reports can be made in person or by correspondence, the vast majority of child abuse and neglect reports are made via telephone. The case may be referred to local social service agencies, or to juvenile, family or criminal court. However, that doesnt make it any less of a scam, since the way its presented is misleading, it looks like a legal document, and theyre counting on the fact that a lot of people wont bother to read the fine print. Just received this today! Got my letter from C.P.S. It looked legit. CPS Filing Services (which doesnt even come up on a Google search) is offering to "assist" in the filing of the form. 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. They will work with both parents to safely care for their child. Corporate Compliance Company. Fictitious Name CPS FILING SERVICES Filing Information Registration Number . Almost fell for it, now I will report it to FTC. Some might fall for this trick. I called the UPS Store where they have their po box here in Sacramento and they did nothing about it. I am in Hawaii. Hank, way to stay sharp and recognize the scam. I also googled the address and it is a UPS Store in Indianapolis. So glad I found this site. 1026 Florin Rd #312, Sacramento, CA 95831. Within 72 hours of CPS filing a dependency petition, if the children are not removed from . These kinds of things are not educated to most business owners, and unfortunately, to some people, they are life learning lessons unless someone shares the information like those on this platform. I always do this online, so this seemed fishy. It looks like an official NJ State bill but says, in very fine print: "C.P.S. Unbelievable, I got the same letter and the address goes back to Trenton, NJ so it truly looked official. Thanks. Ginger, good for you. Linda, good eye to spot the scam from BCS. As a PLA? OMGI had my check written out for $185 and was about to seal the envelope when something told me to read the letter again. The statement looks pretty legit, so be careful and always do a google search! The Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment The abuse or maltreatment of children is against the law. filed with qualified and experienced agencies that will investigate the Rana, So glad to hear that you took the time to double check the fake invoice from C.P.S., and all the best to starting your new business. It was demanding a payment of $145.00. They must get away from postal fraud by putting The State of Colorado Periodic Report can be filed directly through the state for the statutory $10 fee. at the bottom of the form. I got a letter too from C.P.S. Monika, Sharp eye, and all the best in running your new LLC. Im in Colorado, where my annual LLC fee is $10; they wanted $110! If you have never done it this way, try to go to your Secretary of State website and type in a search for your business name, and follow the instructions. Hmm, I know that Salem is our State Capital and that my annual LLC report is due, but that isnt until September. If you suspect child abuse, neglect or exploitation is occuring. Just got this letter from C.P.S. What is a mandated reporter? So, put it on your calendar to remind you in advance and have it repeat as many years as you are in the business or leave it as infinite until you officially close it down. LOL I certainly will!!! 225.362.5086 THIS LETTER IS NOT Just got one today and reported to FTC regulations to stop these scammers. C.P.S is a SCAM! Before I started my LLC I did ALOT of research about what steps I needed to take, and CPS DEFINITELY wasnt one of them!!!! The due date of September 18, 2020 was much earlier. The fee of $125 was much higher than prior years. Rest In Peace to C.P.S or whoever is scamming at 2755 Commercial St. Heading was "2021 STATEMENT OF INFORMATION INSTRUCTION FORM (California LLCs)." Im glad I searched it thanks!!!! Marta, way to be on the alert for scams like this one. Scammers are con-artists and they would create letter mailing formats just as real as the officials. C.P.S sent me a 2020 Annual Report Instruction Form. The family spent 467 days apart. For additional services for the hearing impaired, please click . Is there anything we as potential victims can do about this, since it is a complete rip-off? I notified The Mailing Station at 5868 E 71st St, Suite E. I told them that they are doing business with a company that is likely committing mail fraud and they should consider no longer doing business with them. We all have enough to deal with now and this scam is immoral to say the least. im in hawaii, so were getting it over here as well. It sure does pay to pay attention. I called them and they had no interest at all in what these people are doing from their store. really is. It looks quite formal print as the company information is correct. Email: info@ocfs.ny.gov. Sacramento, CA 95831. It is very concerning that these guys are allowed to operate unchecked for years. Seems they use a different name but the same address, 5614 Connecticut Ave. NW #190, Washington, DC 20015. Aloha, glad that you double checked before paying an inflated fee. I got the same letter. If the agency is not known, contact the closest county. This company states to mail a check for $125.00 and is due by 5/22/2020. I will be extra cautious and diligent going forward!! specified entity, notifications will be sent if any changes are made to the company. Scammer address is C.P.S. I still have the return envelope and intend to send it with a snarky letter and some glitter. You get the form, sign it, and return it to NYS in the envelope they provide, along with a check for $9.00. 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