Rensselaer, New York 12144-2834. Linda, good eye to spot the scam from BCS. Mailing Address: Child Welfare Services. Read this if you are involved with Child Protective Services, but there is no court case or if the State of Washington (through DSHS, CPS, the Prosecutor, or the Attorney General's Office) has filed a court case to take your child from you. Just got a letter from CPS. Child Protective Services (CPS) becomes involved with children and families when they are referred by the DFPS Investigations division, which investigates allegations of child abuse and neglect. WOW WHAT A MF SCAM NEXT TIME YOU ARE IN SAC. . Leslie, good for you in being smarter than the scammer CPS Filings. C.P.C. Is there anything we as potential victims can do about this, since it is a complete rip-off? That sounds like a decent letter for them. Rosemary, good eye, astute logic, ignore CPS and their scam letter. Your state sends you the legitimate form, you fill it out, send in a check and youre done. With the adult's consent, assist in locating services which are necessary to maintain physical or mental health: i.e. Once you file paperwork to form your business, then the scammers line up with fake letters and invoices. Fax: (405) 521-4373. A mandated reporter must also complete a written report within 48 hours of contact which discloses the suspected abuse or neglect. Thanks for starting this message stream about this SCAM, Daniel. I was suspicious because the annual amount has always been $50; CPS is requesting $160 and when I attempted for file my annual report online as usual, thankfully information came up about their scam. Select your agency from the dropdown to view the contact information. Weird thing is, it was sent to my home address and not the PO Box where the biz mail is sent. You can try the Federal Trade Commission at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#crnt&panel1-1. One of the things that really thru me off was if it was a legit company for OSHA, they wouldnt have an email attached to Gmail.com. Call 911 in case of an emergency scammers. They want to charge you to do and process your paperwork. Thank you for posting this. Service for Secretary of State Statement of Information Filing Service. I too received a letter from C.P.S. At first when I googled the company acronym I was getting child protective services. Thank you everyone for posting all of this that way I wouldnt get scammed since this is my first ever business! It pays to be alert and question when a new mail requests something fishy, because it probably is fishy. When I called the # to ask why they hung up. 916-244-3826 (a Sacramento area code), but the message said their hours are 9-5 EST. It is unsettling how many scams are out there now days. They are also using the address: 5614 Connecticut Ave. NW #190, Washington DC 20015, which is a UPS store. All reports can be kept anonymous, although you may be encouraged to give your name. Within 72 hours of CPS filing a dependency petition, if the children are not removed from . This struck me as ODD as I do it annually ONLINE! business is not in good standing; or a business is revoked. I just got the same letter as Judy. The return address shows CPS Filing Services 1026 Florin Road 312 , Sacramento. 123-339 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 and left phone number 405-791-6331. Thought it looked suspicious so looked up reply address. im in hawaii, so were getting it over here as well. I received the same letter asking me to pay $275. Tina, you are not alone. So glad I question everything these days. P.O. 5614 Connecticut Ave NW #190 Washington, DC 20015 I knew then it was a scam. Makes me sure that this is scam material. Yes , and they are threatening with $ 250 late fee :). In past years, Commercial Division customers have also received correspondence from The Oregon Child Abuse reporting Law, ORS 419B.005 to 419B.05D, was enacted in 1971 and has been updated several times. Your attorney will file your complaint in the federal district court that has jurisdiction over the county where the CPS agency is located. I think I will utilize their return envelope and send themnothing. A child protective services investigator will interview the child, family members and others as deemed appropriate. Carla, good instincts to not fall for the CPS scam during the pandemic. Table of Contents . Such Blood-suckers to do this during a pandemic! Dont fall for it! The letter looked "official" appearing to be a governmental document. If the agency is not known, contact the closest county. Info Phising & requesting funds $100 over normal $20 filing fees. Patrice, so glad to hear that you questioned the CPS bill, and did some checking first. Business owners are encouraged to view their annual report renewals through the geauxBiz I also received the form for LLC in Indiana. (The scammers suggest 8/23 as a dead line.) It show send payment to 614 S. 4th St.#615, Philadelphia, Pa 19147. I searched using the address and found this website and others listing this as scam but under a different name, C.P.S. We also received a Biennial Statement for NYS LLC. Then I searched the address and its a UPS store that has PO Boxes but with a street address. Contact Information 3000 W.. Typed the address in the URL and this is the first thing that came up. THIS PRODUCT OR SERVICE HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED OR ENDORSED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY. https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-ups-store-honolulu-6. Ted, glad that you didnt get fooled by CPS. LOL. I hope a lot of ppl see your site b4 mailing in a check. They are charging $160 which is a gross overcharge. Fax: 919-560-8415. Report Child Abuse and Neglect If you believe a child is in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1. Child safety is the first concern of Child Protective Services. Intention is not clearly identified. I was about to pay but thanks to this platform that I searched it and save myself. C.P.S. Existing law provides for services to abused and neglected children and their families. . I encourage you to contact your state Attorney Generals office to file a complaint, every request brings more legal pressure to ban CPS for good. They sent me the same scam but the address is 3000 W. Memorial Road Ste. I just got the C.P.S. Letter and I questioned it because Im no longer an LLC company and I remembered clearly that the cost was only $20 and its due very two years. Nice to see people sharing information regarding a bogus company. CPS receives and initiates investigations of child maltreatment on a 24-hour basis. This revised form will only be accepted and submitted through the DCS Local County Offices beginning June 1, 2018. !PLEASE, DONT ANYBODY FALL FOR THIS!!!! I received a biennial statement for my LLC. II. A time ago I had a discussion at telephone with clerk from New Jerseys government, and they told me that 90 days before one year since the registration of my business, they will REMIND me that I have to fulfill my report. I kind of knew this was bogus but here we are, year end, and Im thinking I forgot something. 1 (833) 900-SAFE (7233) The Human Services Agency Child Protective Services line is staffed. Any individual can call our hotline to report any suspected child abuse. That would mean the second half of April. Read the fine print on the Form.. Child Protective Services (CPS) How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect. Wellit took me at least 15 minutes to find out that it is not an official mail/form. 855-4LA-KIDS (855-452-5437) If you know a Louisiana child is being abused or neglected, or is a victim of juvenile sex trafficking, call toll-free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. in Salem. C.P.S sent me a 2020 Annual Report Instruction Form. Your link came up. If C.P.S. is sending out fake Statement of Information forms for California LLCs. Thats the same one I received it from. I received an offer from them to handle it for $125.00. 101-260. At the bottom of the page it says this product or services has not been approved or endorsed by any governmental agency and this offer is not being made by an agency of the government. Virginia Mandated Reporters. So I started looking into it and it led me here. So I looked online and found this! Today. CPS Filing services asked me for $120, $250 late fee may apply! Pls. These services are available to children and their families when children are victims of, or at risk of, abuse, neglect, exploitation, or parental absence. Will report CPS to FTC and Better Business Bureau! This letter is being shredded as I type this. This was similar to a company that was trying to scam me on my student loan. Well, they are still at it here in California. The fee of $125 was much higher than prior years. The filing fee costs $9 so obviously a $100 charge is unnecessary, disappointing and clearly scam like. August 26, 2019 By Jason Ackerman. 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. But the street address is a UPS store. Thanks everyone for your comments! 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. To report child abuse in Sacramento County, California: Contact 24-Hour Child Abuse Hotline - (916) 875-5437 (875-KIDS) In case of an emergency call 911 for law enforcement LLCs, dont fall for this scam letter from W.C.S. These companies are also not affiliated or associated with I just got another bill for my annual report from the state of NJ and I was so confused. C.P.S. Region 1 1.800.557.9671 Region 1 Flyer Region 2 I just received the same letter, unbelievable. Why is this still going on for several years? BIG THANKS EVERYONE!! They clearly state in type face and font that they are an independent company and not in any way related to the agency indicated. So glad I had the sense to look this up. Then I read the fine print that saysthis is not a Government Agency and they are providing a service, etc, etc. You can take a photo of the scam letter that shows the C.P.S. 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. Frequently Asked Questions What happens when DFPS removes my child? Its always so odd to me that there are people out there comfortable conning hard working individuals. is not a government agency. I just got one and checked to see if its a scam and i found all your comments. To insert an useful input, different from the useful things mentioned by others: They are asking $275 for OSHA filing for my business. pg. Not sure why the BBB or IRS does not go after this scamster and hold them accountable for sending out fake letters to unssuspecting business owners, inspite if several complaints to BBB. age sex ethnicity address street city zip telephone ( ) present location of victim school class grade . BUT as someone with User Experience and Design behind me they take a page from the magician or prankster and HIDE this discloser right in plain view but at a place in the text where it is well known most reader begin to scan the page (internal yada yada yada). At first I looked legit and a bit intimidating. is not affiliated with a government agency. Placing children in foster care. To report child abuse, neglect, or dependency: 1-877-KYSAFE1 (1-877-597-2331) For emergencies, please call 911! They have the decency to include fine print that says, The State of Colorado periodic report can be filed directly through the state for the statutory $10 fee. Thats what weve always done in the past, so I was tipped off right away. Thank you for posting the warnings. When a referral is received, the social service staff obtains facts from the person making the referral to determine if the referral alleges abuse, neglect, or exploitation. was dated February 24 ! CPS Filings skims your info from public records, they are not private. Glad I got suspicious and checked it out. They will work with both parents to safely care for their child. website, so I knew this was off. The company doesnt appear to be registered with any secretary of state in any state and its addresses are all PO boxes. For more information on business registration, visit the Oklahoma Secretary of State 's website. I pay my LLC fees and file my report annually to the Louisiana Secretary of State, so this made me suspicious. I knew something wasnt right when it states they are not a government agency. 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. Aloha, glad that you double checked before paying an inflated fee. CPS Filing Services LLPS Workplace Compliance Services ANS Inc. Ray, great question. In this article, we will clarify the valid reasons for CPS to remove a child from the parents' care, what you can do to fight a CPS worker's inaccurate report, and the standard procedure to suing Child Protective Services in small claims court. Thank you for this topic and thanks to those who wrote comments. Just got one from them requesting $275.00 with a deadline of 9/27/2019. Just got one today and reported to FTC regulations to stop these scammers. in NYS as well. I got the same letter from CPS and I suspected its legitimacy since it looked different from the ones i got before. #Scandalous. And of course, not many business owners are aware of this as well as me. The Google search led to this site, and the search term C.P.S. I checked the address which led to a UPS store thereI just ripped it up and threw it away. Rhonda, keen eye and good research to avoid this CPS Filings scam. I just got a letter from CPS as well Indiana. You may choose whether or not to give your name when reporting. Teletypewriter (TTY) services are also available at this number. When I read that, I knew something was not right. TDD [Hearing Impaired]: (800) 272-6699. Then I read that C.P.S. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. Parent's Guide to Foster Care: While Your Child Is in Our Care, Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children (ICPC), Monthly Statistics About Children in DFPS Care, Necesidad de normalidad: Entrenamiento para padres de acogida temporal, Medical Consent Training for Non-DFPS Employees, Capacitacin sobre el consentimiento mdico, Gua para Padres Sobre el Cuidado Temporal, Gua para Padres Sobre las Investigaciones, Regional Children Statistics in DFPS Care, Find Your Birth Family or Biological Sibling, Providing services to help youth in foster care. This is so sad. Child Protective Services investigates, assesses and protects children when there is a suspicion of abuse, neglect, or abandonment. It is imperative that people are aware of that and are more dubious about legal notices they receive. 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. or Fax: 907-269-3939. I just received a letter today, January 14, 2023. They wanted me to send them 100.00. Colorado Law protects people from liability if they make a report in good faith. 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. Same address that everyone is posting on here. The fee was paid to them by check. I just got one from Hawaii, Wanting $145.00 Glad I investigated before I paid this. Just received this today! How are they getting away with this and I think of all the hundreds of small business owners who dont know better and pay this bogus company. Asking me to file and pay my periodic report by 10/16/2020. I know this fee is $9 every two years. Their web site address is listed as www.cps-filings.com, so what did I browse at their site? It usually costs $ 20. For LLC registration, just go online directly to your state of organization of the entity and file it directly. Then I checked it out and became suspicious of the form. Contact information for individual programs can be found under Key Services and Programs. It is very concerning that these guys are allowed to operate unchecked for years. I hope they are prosecuted soon. Form was pre-filled with my Sec of State Entity No, formation date, and business address however it used my name not the business name. Required fields are marked *. Be careful always call the state department that you live in for confirmation before sending a check. At the same time receiving one from D.O.C.S saying in order to get hard copies through sec of state i had to pat $89.25. But you can do this yourself for FREE! I called C.P.S. I want to find an attorney to file a class action law suit against these scum bags. 52 Washington Street. The person who took care of these things previously left the company, so I had no idea whether we dealt with this company or not. DCFS took him away four hours after she gave birth, according to Krueger. Filing happens directly at the State Gov. JUST GOT A LETTER FROM THE SCUMBAGS AT CPS FILING SERVICE AND THEY WILL FILE FOR ME FOR $100. I. These 24-hour Hotlines are staffed by trained social workers. I just got the same thing from cps-filings.com Told me I had to pay $120 now or $250 later in late fees. I will be extra cautious and diligent going forward!! We all have enough to deal with now and this scam is immoral to say the least. Corporate Compliance Company. 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