Phishing Email Trap using the Better Business Bureau
Filed Under: HBS Announcements
Tags: HBS Announcements
Reputable businesses, including Harvard Business Services, are proud of their well-earned ranking of A+ with the Better Business Bureau. If and when they receive an email involving what appears to be a complaint about their practices from the BBB, it would seem to make sense to open it and see what the problem could be. That is when the trouble can really begin. If the affected link or attachment is opened, malware is launched which can quickly wreak havoc and steal information from your computer.
It is easy to be fooled, because most of these bogus emails carry the famous BBB torch logo, and come with a subject line such as “Complaint from your customers.” Below is an example of one of the phishing emails Harvard Business Services recently received:
From: BBB Subject: BBB processing RE: Case ID 43616056
Attention: Owner/Manager
Here with the Better Business Bureau would like to notify you that we have been filed a complaint (ID 43616056) from your customer in regard to their dealership with you.
Please open the Complaint report below to view the details on this matter and let us know of your position as soon as possible.
We are looking forward to hearing from you.
Faithfully,
Gerard Johnson
Dispute Counselor Better Business Bureau
As you can see, it would be easy for an unsuspecting business, concerned about keeping a high ranking with the BBB to open this.
The BBB recommends to anyone receiving such email:
- Do not open any attachments
- Do not click on any links
- Delete the email from your inbox, and then delete it again from your trash or recycling folder
The Better Business Bureau was founded in 1912 and is a private, nonprofit organization that provides programs of assistance to businesses and consumers. Their focus is to promote ethical business practices by encouraging honest advertising and selling practices. They also can serve as a neutral third party to settle marketplace disputes. Their role in helping to resolve a buyer/seller complaint against a company is very helpful in many cases, and encourages corrections and improvements where appropriate. As the BBB states, “Our mission is to promote and foster the highest ethical relationship between businesses and the public through voluntary self-regulation, consumer and business education, and service excellence.”
Best of Both Worlds Deal
Filed Under: Delaware, HBS Announcements
Tags: Delaware, HBS Announcements
Take advantage of $50 off now, and still receive a 2012 filing date!
Until the end of the year, all new company formations are $50 off. So if you need a new Delaware company this year, it’s time to get it done NOW!
However, remember, if you file a new company in 2011 you will have to pay the 2011 Delaware Franchise Tax in 2012. Because of this, some clients prefer to wait until the first business day of 2012 to file their new company to avoid the franchise tax for 2011. If you’re filing an LLC, waiting will save you $250.
However, if you wait to call us to file your 2012 Delaware company until January 2012, the 2011 year-end sale will be over and you won’t be able to take advantage of the $50 discount.
Therefore, we are offering a special deal for clients who want THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS:
If you place your order for a new company now, to be formed in January, 2012 we will give you the $50 discount AND you will not pay franchise tax until 2013.
When filing online, simply note this after your company name. For example, Company name: ABC, LLC (do not file until 2012). This will make us aware of your intent. You still will be awarded the $50 discount but the company will not be filed with the State of Delaware until the 3rd of January, 2012, the first business day of 2012.
When filing over the phone, just let your agent know. We will be happy check the company name, take your information and payment minus the $50 discount, but hold the filing until 2012. Please note that the $50 discount is only good until the end of the year.
Promoción Especial de Fin de Año en Todo los Paquetes para Constitución de Empresas
Filed Under: HBS Announcements
Tags: HBS Announcements, Spanish
Estamos felices de ofrecer una promoción especial de fin de año en todos nuestros paquetes de constitución de empresas en Delaware. Usa el código: “Harvard” para aplicar el descuento de $50 en cualquier paquete nuevo, domestico o internacional hasta el final de Diciembre. Aprovecha y constituye tu empresa hoy mismo!
Visita www.delawarellc.com/es o llámanos al 800-345-2677 o 302-645-7400 ext. 6905.
End of Year Promotion on All Formation Packages
Filed Under: HBS Announcements
Tags: HBS Announcements
We are pleased to offer a special year-end savings on all of our formation packages!
Use the discount code “Harvard” for a $50 discount on any new domestic and international formation package through the end of December, file your new company today!
https://www.delawareinc.com/order/
Don’t Forget to Watch Extreme Home Makeover Tonight
Filed Under: HBS Announcements
Tags: HBS Announcements
It’s not too often that Delaware is on national TV, so we are all really excited about tonight. Don’t forget to watch Extreme Home Makeover on ABC at 8pm EST to see one of our clients, Jusst Sooup Ministry receive an amazing new facility. In addition, Rick Bell’s son, Richard Bell owns Cleancut Interlocking Pavers (also an HBS client) donated their time and materials for the paver patio. Check out the blog of their work here.
