
08/30/2025
🚨 FLORIDA BUSINESS OWNERS – SCAM ALERT! 🚨
If you received a letter from FL DOCUMENT SERVICES LLC asking for $133.50 for a “Certificate of Status” or “Certificate of Good Standing,” STOP! This is NOT from the Florida government. ⚠️
📬 Scam details:
• Company: FL DOCUMENT SERVICES LLC
• People behind it: Christopher Houle & Johnny Yip
• Address: 1275 66th St N. #47249, Saint Petersburg, FL 33743
• They ask you to mail a check or money order to them.
💥 Why it’s a scam:
• The letter pretends to be from the state but explicitly admits they’re not government-affiliated.
• They pressure you to pay for something you can get directly from the Florida Secretary of State for free.
• Tons of typos and confusing language, classic scam tactics.
✅ Protect yourself:
1. Verify directly with the Florida Department of State: 850-245-6500 or dos.myflorida.com
2. Never pay fees to third-party companies claiming to represent the state.
3. Share this post to warn other business owners!
Don’t let these scammers steal from your business — stay alert and verify everything!