Scam Letter Reported by the Secretary of the State

Be aware that a scam letter which looks like it was sent from the California Secretary of State is being circulated to California corporations, and those doing business in California.  http://www.sos.ca.gov/business-programs/customer-alerts/alert-misleading-solicitations-certificate-status/ The letter requests that the entity pay $49.50 to obtain a “certificate of status.”  However, the payment request is a scam because no corporation is required to obtain a statement of status, but if it wants to obtain one, the statement can be obtained from the Secretary of State for a fee of $5.00.  If you questions regarding your entities annual filing requirements with the Secretary of State or other corporate governance issues, please contact me.