Attorney General Phil Weiser has filed a lawsuit against two companies and their owner after they mailed illegal advertisements to Colorado small businesses soliciting fees for services provided for free by the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office. The ads lacked disclaimers and other information required by state law.

“Small businesses are the backbone of Colorado’s economy, and business owners shouldn’t have to deal with fraudsters trying to get them to pay for government documents they can easily get for free. The law offers Coloradans protections by clearly stating what information must be included in advertisements like the ones in this case. Instead of following the law and making clear their mailers were ads, the defendant and his companies used illegal tactics to make a quick buck. I am committed to defending Colorado small businesses from fraudsters and won’t hesitate to take action against those who engage in deceptive conduct.” – AG Weiser