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

    May 31, 2021 · An alert from the Louisiana State Bar warns about letters sent to people in that state supposedly from an Ontario Law Firm about a large inheritance from a distant relative. The Louisiana State Bar Association says when the origins of the letter were investigated, it appeared to be a phishing scam aimed at getting personal information.

    • Steve Sbraccia

  2. www.cbs17.com › news › digging-deeperScammer pretending to be lawyer targeting people with ...

    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.

    • Steve Sbraccia

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

    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.

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

    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 ...

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

    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.

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  8. www.cbs17.com › news › digging-deeperReview fraud: How to know if online reviews are real or fake

    Sep 22, 2022 · Fake reviews are also illegal and the FTC says it fines companies up to $43,000 per violation. When looking at reviews for a product, don’t just go by one glowing review. Compare multiple reviews so you can make an informed decision. If something doesn’t look right, do what CBS 17 did — report it.