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

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   May 31, 2021 · RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Letters offering a huge windfall from a Canadian law firm have been hitting mailboxes in the area recently. When one came to a CBS 17 viewer, they asked consumer investigator Steve Sbraccia to check it out.

   • Author: Steve Sbraccia

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.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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. mcsfa.com › sample-scam-letters-dont-be-a-victimSample scam letters - don't be a victim! | MCSFWA

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   Dec 16, 2021 · Here are sample scam letters. If you have received any of these letters, or have received a similarly fraudulent communication that is not included below, please refrain from responding to them, block the sender of the correspondence, and/or contact the appropriate agency.

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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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   How can you identify a scam lawyer?

   • Be wary of lawyers or law firms that display signs of being a scam, as shown in the letters below. They may appear to be legitimate by posing as a law firm or financial institution that exists, possibly even a well-known one. In some cases, they may even have someone pretending to be a lawyer on the phone to deceive you.

   Sample scam letters - don't be a victim! | MCSFWA - MCS Family Wealth

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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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   What should I do if I receive a scam letter?

   • If you have received a scam letter, refrain from responding to it, block the sender of the correspondence, and/or contact the appropriate agency. Scam letters arrive in a number of ways, whether it be through direct mail, fax, or email.

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   Can scammers spoof emails and phone numbers?

   • The police say scammers are able to spoof emails and phone numbers so they can pretend to be someone the victim knows. (Niagara Regional Police Service) The call came out of the blue on a Monday afternoon and the story told by the caller was so detailed and well told, the scam came very close to working.

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

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8. barrie.ctvnews.ca › inheritance-scam-on-the-riseInheritance scam on the rise: How to spot the red flags

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   Aug 27, 2024 · "Citizens have reported receiving letters in the mail about a family inheritance from a lawyer, personalized to each recipient and requesting bank account details," South Simcoe police noted.