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1. • • 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.
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2. 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.

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

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   May 31, 2021 · It’s a scam, one that has been tried before. 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.

   • Author: Steve Sbraccia

5. consumer.ftc.gov › consumer-alerts › 2024Contacted about long-lost relative’s life insurance policy or ...

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   This is not a lawyer — it’s a scammer. That’s the most important thing to know. But the letter sounds convincing, explaining that the firm has tried to contact family members. No heir, they say, has come forward to collect the multi-million-dollar life insurance policy or inheritance.

6. consumer.ftc.gov › consumer-alerts › 2022Contacted about a long-lost relative’s inheritance? Hold on a ...

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   Aug 10, 2022 · Here’s what they offer: they’ll split the inheritance between you, their law firm, and some charities. One other thing: they say you have to keep this information secret and reach out to them by email — immediately. So what’s really happening? This is not a lawyer — it’s a scammer.

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8. money.com › what-are-the-signs-of-life-insurance-scams5 Signs of Life Insurance Scams and How to Avoid Them

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   Sep 26, 2023 · Life insurance policy fraud is when scammers trick people into believing they're buying insurance coverage, or receiving proceeds, from a legitimate company when they're not. Instead, the vendors are out to steal your money or personal information or both.

9. www.experian.com › life-insurance-scams8 Common Life Insurance Scams and How to Avoid Them

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   Jan 16, 2022 · How to Avoid a Life Insurance Scam. Being proactive, not reactive, is the best way to protect yourself from scams. Follow these tips: Ignore unsolicited calls, emails, texts or letters from life insurance companies or agents. Never click on a link in an unsolicited email or text.

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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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    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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    Are life insurance scams a good idea?

    • It’s supposed to provide security — but life insurance scams do exactly the opposite. Life insurance scammers prey on people to steal their money and personal information. While scams involving life insurance vary in nature, their effects are typically disastrous across the board.

    5 Signs of Life Insurance Scams and How to Avoid Them

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    How do I protect myself from life insurance scams?

    • Being proactive, not reactive, is the best way to protect yourself from scams. Follow these tips: Ignore unsolicited calls, emails, texts or letters from life insurance companies or agents. Never click on a link in an unsolicited email or text.

    8 Common Life Insurance Scams and How to Avoid Them

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    What does a life insurance scam mean?

    • What it means: Scammers may say you were named as the beneficiary on the life insurance policy of someone who has recently passed, but that an outstanding premium balance is preventing them from issuing payment. Watch out for this scam if you've recently lost a loved one. Thieves often comb obituaries to find potential victims.

    8 Common Life Insurance Scams and How to Avoid Them

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    What is life insurance fraud?

    • Life insurance policy fraud is when scammers trick people into believing they're buying insurance coverage, or receiving proceeds, from a legitimate company when they're not. Instead, the vendors are out to steal your money or personal information or both.

    5 Signs of Life Insurance Scams and How to Avoid Them

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