Is SOS Ohio fraud?

• Business Filings: Customers might be charged for filing business documents, such as Articles of Incorporation or other entity-related paperwork.
• Renewal Fees: Annual renewal fees for business licenses or permits can also lead to charges from the Secretary of State's office.
• Voter Registration: Fees associated with services like updating or processing voter registration can appear as charges.
• Online Services: Using online services for name registrations, trademark applications, or other requests may incur fees.
• Subscriptions: Some individuals report charges related to subscription services for business entity monitoring or alerts.
• Certificate Requests: Requests for certified copies of business documents or other public records typically have associated fees.
• UCC Filings: Charges may arise from Uniform Commercial Code filings, which involve securing interests in personal property.

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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