Get ready: the newest scam is aimed at your trademark!
Apparently, it's totally legal for "businesses" like the United States Trademark Registration Office to send you letters threatening to cancel your trademark unless you pay up. The fine print says it's not a bill, disclaims being a government agency, and essentially lets the scammers escape any legal liability. But don't pay them.
You may have a keen sense of whether or not you won a Nigerian lottery or, the latest phishing scam, that your loved one got mugged in a third world country and needs a wire transfer post haste. But don't think your business is immune to these scams! It may seem like a rounding error to your business' bottom line, but every penny saved is a penny earned.
When in doubt, contact an attorney or financial professional. We're here to help.
Apparently, it's totally legal for "businesses" like the United States Trademark Registration Office to send you letters threatening to cancel your trademark unless you pay up. The fine print says it's not a bill, disclaims being a government agency, and essentially lets the scammers escape any legal liability. But don't pay them.
You may have a keen sense of whether or not you won a Nigerian lottery or, the latest phishing scam, that your loved one got mugged in a third world country and needs a wire transfer post haste. But don't think your business is immune to these scams! It may seem like a rounding error to your business' bottom line, but every penny saved is a penny earned.
When in doubt, contact an attorney or financial professional. We're here to help.
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