Receiving an email with the subject of a SBS “profile grade” is a marketing campaign from a company soliciting their services. If you received an email stating that your Dynamic Small Business Search or Small Business Administration (“DSBS” OR “SBA”) profile has a “grade”, follow these suggested steps:
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- Read the fine print at the bottom of the email before anything else
- Be cautious clicking on links or downloading any attachments
- Check the email address of the sender. Any email from the Federal Government ends with a “.gov” or “.mil“, if not, then it is most likely a creative marketing email from a private organization offering services
- Be highly cautious taking any immediate actions from incoming calls or emails regarding any of these topics
- If you are unsure, feel free to reach out to USBRI for advice or assistance
- Read the fine print at the bottom of the email before anything else
A number of these particular emails seem to speak of a an entity’s SBS “profile” grade in order to get a response from the email receiver. Your “SBS or DSBS profile” does NOT have a grade. As long as your SAM Registration is active, your Small Business Certification will also remain active. Check the status of your SAM Registration by selecting the button below.