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Criminals are utilizing fraudulent tactics, posing as the Statistics Agency (INSEE), to extort registration fees from unsuspecting entrepreneurs under the guise of completing their trade registry (Sirene) registration. This nefarious scheme aims to dupe victims into paying unnecessary fees.

Cunning swindlers are preying upon innovative developers in the Sirene registration process. These...
Cunning swindlers are preying upon innovative developers in the Sirene registration process. These fraudsters falsely represent themselves as the Insee, soliciting payment of registration charges from their unsuspecting victims under the pretense of completing their registration.

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Attention Business Owners! Evasion of the Sirene Registration Scam Revealed

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Crafty scammers are on the prowl, and this time, they're targeting businesses. Be alert, as a methodically executed scam is currently circulating pretending to be from the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE). These con artists send misleading letters directed at businesses demanding payment for a supposed Sirene registry confirmation.

The catch? Registration isn't going to cost you a penny. That's right! The INSEE explicitly stated on May 7th that registration with the Sirene registry is absolutely free.

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Dodging the Snares

Easily accessible online, the Sirene registry is traditionally the largest repository of business civil status information. Registering with the Sirene registry doesn't require any money. However, it's not the same as registering with the National Register of Enterprises (RNE) managed by the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) which, indeed, charges a fee, as the French Building Federation clarified.

To keep yourself free from deceit, a handful of precautions can help keep you secure. First, complete the application on the single access point website to obtain registration. Afterward, download the certificate of your registration status via the sirene.fr website. Bear in mind that no postal notification is sent following registration, so it's important to verify the origin of any emails or letters received, and under no circumstances disclose your banking details. If you become a victim, regardless if you're a seasoned entrepreneur or a rookie, quickly notify your bank to dispute the payment before filing a complaint with the authorities.

Key Points to Remember:

  1. Registering with the Sirene registry is free.
  2. Avoid paying for registration to avoid scams.
  3. Use the single access point website for registration.
  4. Verify the origin of unsolicited emails or letters.
  5. Never disclose banking information unless you're sure of the recipient's identity.

Stay shrewd, and protect yourself and your business from money-grabbing schemers.

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  • Entrepreneur
  1. The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) has explicitly declared that registration with the Sirene registry comes at no cost, in contrast to the fake letters businesses are receiving from scammers.
  2. Businesses should be vigilant against scammers posing as INSEE, who are sending out misleading letters demanding payment for a supposed Sirene registry confirmation.
  3. The Sirene registry, which is traditionally the largest repository of business civil status information, can be accessed online, and registration fees do not apply.
  4. To stay safe from these scammers, businesses should complete their registration application via the single access point website, download their registration certificate from sirene.fr, and never disclose their banking details to unverified recipients.

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