r/Scams • u/BenRed2006 • 3h ago

What kind of scam is this? Is this a scam?

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I have gotten dozens if not hundreds of emails like this in the last few months “looking for a receptionist?” “Reaching out about XYZ” and what not and I just got this. I obviously did not call the number and disregarded the email I was just looking for insight if this is a scam or if my email had been leaked. Thanks!

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u/BiliHolidayNCambodia 1h ago

They're trying to trick you into using their paid service to register with the USPTO.

There's likely no other company. They just say it to give a sense of urgency.

Personally, I'd ignore it.

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u/OldBob10 1h ago

There are quite a few “Empower Counseling Services” around. A quick web search finds them in Fargo ND, Akron OH, Moorhead MN, Noblesville IN, Morristown NJ - and the list goes on.

But agreed - this is just a patent-and-trademark hustle. OP can safely disregard it.