Is Ohio Business Services fraud?

• Business Filings: Customers may receive charges related to filing fees for starting or maintaining a business entity in Ohio.
• Renewals: Charges can occur for annual renewals of business licenses or registrations that are required by the state.
• Document Requests: Fees may be applied for obtaining copies of documents such as certificates of good standing or copies of filed articles.
• Online Services: Users may be charged for various online services provided through the Ohio Secretary of State's website, including access to certain public records.
• Notary Services: Fees might be incurred for notary services if utilized through the Secretary of State's office.
• Voter Registration: Charges related to transactions involving voter registration updates or services.
• Business Name Reservations: Users may pay fees for reserving a business name in Ohio.
• Trademark Registrations: Fees for registering trademarks may also appear as charges from the Secretary of State.
• Service Changes: Fees associated with changes to registered business information, such as address or ownership updates.
• Public Record Searches: Charges for performing searches for public records, including business entities or legal filings.

If you see this charge and aren’t expecting it, you have various options.

First, try to contact the ohiosos.gov via one of the support methods we listed below and inquire about the charge. See if they will refund it and cancel any associated subscriptions you might have.

If the ohiosos.gov refused to issue a refund or you cannot get in touch with the company, call your bank or financial institution and open a credit card dispute. Record screenshot evidence from your prior conversations with ohiosos.gov, and use that to open your credit card dispute. Tell your bank or credit card issuer that you do not recognize the charge and do not recall signing up for the service.

If this sounds like too much of a hassle, you can have Chargeback do it for you.

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