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1. • • CBS 17 asked the Law Society of Ontario if there was some other lawyer database. Thye said in an email, any lawyer practicing law in Ontario, Canada must be licensed by the Law Society of Ontario and would appear in its online directory. MORE FROM CBS 17 So what to make of this letter? It’s a scam, one that has been tried before.
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2. www.cbs17.com › news › digging-deeperScammer pretending to be lawyer targeting people with ...

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   Dec 1, 2021 · The letter CBS 17 received from the fake lawyer isn’t the only one from him out there apparently. The real Doucet Droit law firm posted a warning on its website about the scam saying people had been calling them about $13 million.

   • Author: Steve Sbraccia

3. www.cbs17.com › news › digging-deeperLetter saying unclaimed Canadian insurance policy worth ...

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   May 31, 2021 · CBS 17 asked the Law Society of Ontario if there was some other lawyer database. Thye said in an email, any lawyer practicing law in Ontario, Canada must be licensed by the Law Society of Ontario and would appear in its online directory. MORE FROM CBS 17. So what to make of this letter? It’s a scam, one that has been tried before.

   • Author: Steve Sbraccia

4. www.consumeraffairs.com › news › this-letter-from-aThis letter from a 'lawyer' is just the latest scam

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   Aug 24, 2023 · A fake law firm in Canada is sending letters to U.S. consumers pitching a scam on how to make money off of another person's life insurance policy.

   • Author: Gary Guthrie

5. cbs4indy.com › news › dont-fall-for-fake-lawyer-lifeDon’t fall for fake lawyer life insurance scam | WTTV CBS4Indy

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   Sep 27, 2023 · (WTTV/WXIN) — The Federal Trade Commission is sending out a warning about a scam involving fake lawyers and non-existing life insurance policies. Not only does the scheme claim to take...

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6. www.facebook.com › WNCNTV › postsCBS 17 - This scam originates via fax. It's a letter...

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   Dec 1, 2021 · This scam originates via fax. It's a letter saying you are the beneficiary of a $13 million accidental death insurance policy from a relative of yours who died nine years ago.

7. www.cbc.ca › news › canadaHow a slick-talking 'lawyer' almost scammed an Ontario senior ...

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   Jan 13, 2024 · A man who was targeted by a so-called emergency scam is warning others after a person called him claiming to be a lawyer needing money urgently to help his son.

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   Did CBS 17 receive a scam letter from a fake lawyer?

   • The letter CBS 17 received from the fake lawyer isn’t the only one from him out there apparently. The real Doucet Droit law firm posted a warning on its website about the scam saying people had been calling them about $13 million. The firm says the letter is not from them and they’ve notified authorities.

   Scammer pretending to be lawyer targeting people with insurance payo…

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   Is a 'lawyer' letter a scam?

   • The FTC has heard reports from people in Korean, Vietnamese, and Latino communities who got letters in the mail from a supposed “lawyer” in Canada. The letter looks like it’s from a law firm and offers an “easy way” to get money using someone else’s life insurance policy. But it’s a scam. Here’s how to spot it.

   Did you get a letter from a “lawyer” about cashing in on someone else’s

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   Is a life insurance lawyer a scam?

   • There is no lawyer. It’s a scammer. And if you email them, they’ll ask for personal information. Or money. Or both. And that life insurance payout? It doesn’t exist. If you get one of these letters: Don’t respond. Never share your information with someone who contacts you and says they need it.

   Did you get a letter from a “lawyer” about cashing in on someone else’s

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   How do I report a scam to the FTC?

   • But you may know someone who could use a friendly reminder to help them spot the scam. Report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Your report makes a difference: by telling your story to the FTC and to others in your community, you help others avoid the scam.

   Did you get a letter from a “lawyer” about cashing in on someone else’s

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   What is a $13 million accidental death insurance scam?

   • This scam originates via fax. It’s a letter saying you are the beneficiary of a $13 million accidental death insurance policy from a relative of yours who died nine years ago. “They’re after your money, your assets and your trust,” said Mykolas Rambus, the CEO of Hush, which is a company specializing in digital privacy protection.

   Scammer pretending to be lawyer targeting people with insurance payo…

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   Where can I read a story about a 'emergency scam'?

   • You can read his work online or listen to his stories on London Morning. A man who was targeted by a so-called emergency scam is warning others after a person called him claiming to be a lawyer needing money urgently to help his son.

   How a slick-talking 'lawyer' almost scammed an Ontario senior out of $6K

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9. consumer.ftc.gov › consumer-alerts › 2023Did you get a letter from a “lawyer” about cashing in on ...

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   Aug 18, 2023 · The FTC has heard reports from people in Korean, Vietnamese, and Latino communities who got letters in the mail from a supposed “lawyer” in Canada. The letter looks like it’s from a law firm and offers an “easy way” to get money using someone else’s life insurance policy. But it’s a scam.