2024年7月24日 · Common UCC Scam Tactics. Fake UCC-1 Filings: Scammers file fraudulent UCC-1 statements against your business assets, falsely claiming a security interest. This can affect your creditworthiness and complicate financial transactions. Deceptive Solicitation Letters: You may receive letters that look official, urging you to pay fees to "maintain ...

2023年5月30日 · Consumers can report suspected fraud to the Texas Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division by calling toll-free 1-800-621-0508 or by filing an online complaint here. Consumers can also read more about common scams and how to spot, avoid, and report them by clicking here .

2024年9月17日 · One of the most common scams is a letter requesting you pay a fee to obtain a copy of the UCC filing. These letters often use official-sounding language and formatting to trick recipients into believing they need to pay fees to maintain or renew their UCC filings. Here are some key points to help you recognize and avoid falling victim to these ...

2025年1月3日 · This recent scam from “KY UCC Statement Service” asks debtors listed on the UCC-1 finance statement to send $98 to receive a copy of their UCC financing statement form. UCC records, along with most records on file with the Secretary of State, are available for free or at little cost to the public on the Secretary of State’s website.

2021年8月23日 · Most business owners are likely familiar with Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings, especially considering UCC-1s are essential for those seeking a business loan. Only someone authorized by the debtor is allowed to file—but unauthorized parties can just as easily file a UCC-1 claim against your business without your knowledge.

The vast majority of Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) financing statements filed with Secretary of State offices are legitimate documents authorized by relevant parties. However, financing statements with no legitimate basis under the UCC, often referred to …

2024年12月16日 · Common UCC Filing Scams. Misleading Solicitations: Fraudsters send official-looking letters or emails requesting payment for copies of UCC filings or for maintaining or renewing these filings. These communications often use urgent or threatening language to pressure businesses into paying unnecessary fees.

(a) If a presentation is made that appears on its face strictly to comply with the terms and conditions of the letter of credit , but a required document is forged or materially fraudulent, or honor of the presentation would facilitate a material fraud by …

Remedies for material misrepresentation or fraud include all remedies available under this Article for non-fraudulent breach. Neither rescission or a claim for rescission of the contract for sale nor rejection or return of the goods shall bar or be deemed …

2024年7月15日 · The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has issued an alert to help consumers steer clear of yet another deceptive and unethical company practice. There have been numerous complaints filed against Texas UCC Statement Services for sending out purposely misleading mailers in order to unnecessarily collect money from consumers.