Программа восстановления бизнес-идентичности в Миннесоте успешно закрыла 131 из 180 заявок

In its August business services newsletter, the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State reported that the Business Identity Recovery program had resolved 131 of 180 submissions received since the initiative launched Jan. 1. The program assists Minnesotans who have been victims of business identity theft. The Secretary of State's office said the most common form of business identity theft it sees occurs when someone reinstates a business that became inactive after missing its annual renewal and then uses the business name for fraudulent purposes such as applying for credit or loans. The office recommends keeping annual renewals and other business filings current as a way to help prevent business identity theft. Business owners also are encouraged to maintain a valid official email address so they can receive renewal reminders and notifications when changes are made to their business records. The office recommends promptly filing changes involving addresses, registered agents, business names or other business information. Owners also should check their business details on the Secretary of State's website for changes made without their permission. More information about the Business Identity Recovery program, protections and how the office can help is available at sos.mn.gov/bir. This article was produced with AI assistance.