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I received a mailer that appeared to be an official government compliance notice for North Carolina businesses. It used urgent language such as “TIME SENSITIVE,” “PAST DUE,” and warnings about dissolution, reinstatement fees, and inability to continue operations. It also referenced “2026 Business Renewals,” an official-sounding “Reference ID,” and included information about annual reports and labor law posters in a way that made the notice look governmental or state-connected. The mailer was addressed to my business, Be/come Coaching LLC, and directed me to visit www.NCrenew.org . The overall presentation strongly implied that immediate action and payment might be required to remain compliant. However, I had already filed my annual report, so the notice was misleading and appeared designed to pressure business owners into paying for unnecessary third-party services. Although the mailer included a disclaimer stating that the company is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by any government agency, that disclaimer was overshadowed by the document’s official tone, formatting, and threats of penalties. In my view, this solicitation is deceptive because it mimics a government notice and creates fear that a business is out of compliance when that may not be true. I am reporting this so other business owners do not mistake this mailer for an official state notice or pay for a service they do not need. [BBB Scam Type: Government Agency Imposter] [Business: North Carolina Business Filing Center] [Location: Chapel Hill, NC, USA - 27514]

Received an email that our 2026 Annual Report was due. "YOUR BUSINESS MAY BECOME INACTIVE IF NOT FILED". Makes it look like this is legitimate website to file the annual report. Thankfully, I had 6 to file, this was only one. (Why would I only get one)? But I had already filed, so I knew this was not legit. 2026 ANNUAL REPORT DUE DATE: APRIL 15 Attention: Sharon Lakes Real Estate. LLC Notice Date: 01/30/2026 Reference ID: 2700350 YOUR BUSINESS MAY BECOME INACTIVE IF NOT FILED This is a courtesy reminder that it is time to renew your North Carolina Business Registration and update your documents for 2026. To maintain an “Active” status and remain compliant with state regulations, businesses must file an annual report each new calendar year. Noncompliance may result in your business being dissolved, preventing you from conducting regular business operations. Additionally, you may need to update your Labor Law Posters to reflect the changes for 2026. Click Here to Renew or visit our website at: www.NCrenew.org FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: What is an annual report? An Annual Report is the yearly renewal filing of your business. It updates or confirms your records with the North Carolina Secretary of State, Division of Corporations, displaying your business’s most current data on file. Why do I need an annual report? It must be filed every new calendar year for your business to remain active. If filed late, penalties may be imposed on you by the State, and can lead to the dissolution of your business with additional reinstatement fees. What is a labor law poster? It is State and Federal mandated employment law notices that inform employees of their rights under the NLRA (National Labor Relations Act). Why do I need a labor law poster? It is required by law to be posted in a visible location of the workplace for businesses with at least 1 employee. Penalties may le [BBB Scam Type: Phishing] [Business: NC Filing Center] [Location: NC, USA- 28247]

This is a courtesy reminder that it is time to renew your North Carolina Business Registration and update your documents for 2026. To maintain an “Active” status and remain compliant with state regulations, businesses must file an annual report each new calendar year. Noncompliance may result in your business being dissolved, preventing you from conducting regular business operations. Additionally, you may need to update your Labor Law Posters to reflect the changes for 2026. or visit our website at: www.NCrenew.org FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: What is an annual report? An Annual Report is the yearly renewal filing of your business. It updates or confirms your records with the North Carolina Secretary of State, Division of Corporations, displaying your business’s most current data on file. Why do I need an annual report? It must be filed every new calendar year for your business to remain active. If filed late, penalties may be imposed on you by the State, and can lead to the dissolution of your business with additional reinstatement fees. What is a labor law poster? It is State and Federal mandated employment law notices that inform employees of their rights under the NLRA (National Labor Relations Act). Why do I need a labor law poster? It is required by law to be posted in a visible location of the workplace for businesses with at least 1 employee. Penalties may lead to fines or even lawsuits. Why am I receiving this email? As a valued business owner who has previously obtained important documents through our online or mail-in service, and provided your email address, we are sending you this courtesy reminder to file your annual report. This notification is intended to help ensure that your business remains in compliance with state regulations. North Carolina Business Filing Center 6588 Glenwood Avenue, Suite #340 Raleigh, NC 27612 unsubscribe [BBB Scam Type: Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill] [Business: North Carolina Business Filing Center] [Location: NC, USA- 28801]