Why did D&B attempt to charge me $499 for a DUNS NUMBER in 2days ?????

Called the # given by Apple and was sent to another number that requested $499 for my company to recieve iTS DUNS number "package" within days instead of the 30-day time frame... Then I called back and wasn't charged a sent for the DUNS number to be recieve in 5days .....wow.... Does Apple know their customers are being scammed like this?

Hello,


The D-U-N-S Number is a unique nine-digit number that identifies business entities on a location-specific basis. Assigned and maintained by Dun & Bradstreet (D&B), the D-U-N-S Number is widely used as a standard business identifier.


There is a support page that details how to request a D-U-N-S Number. Following these instructions exactly will provide a free D-U-N-S Number:


https://developer.apple.com/support/D-U-N-S/


After requesting a D-U-N-S Number, please allow up to 5 business days to receive your number from D&B. Expediting your D-U-N-S Number creation process will not shorten this waiting period.

Why did D&B attempt to charge me $499 for a DUNS NUMBER in 2days ?????
 
 
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