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     • 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.
     consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/08/did-you-get-letter-lawyer-about-cashing-someone-elses-life-insurance-policy

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2. 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

3. canadianvisa.org › blog › newsHow To Spot a Fake Canadian Job Offer - CanadianVisa.org

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   • Popular Job Offer Scams
   • Don’T Be A Victim of A Scam!
   • Rounding Up - Don't Fall For Fake Job Offers!

   Canadian Police have warned against the following scam in particular, as they receive more and more complaint of people who have been taken advantage of: A scam company will use something called ‘fake maker’ to create a fake website, usually a mirror of a legitimate company's site, along with all the relevant information you might check for, such a...

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   ONE. You should know that it is employers who pay recruiters to fill positions for them, so you should never pay a recruiter for a job. It’s simple, they can’t guarantee you the position, you would still have to interview with the actual company for it. TWO. The Canadian government has made it illegal for any exchange of money to be made for a job ...

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   DO NOT PAY FOR A CANADIAN JOB OFFER.We cannot offer more serious advice than that. We take immigration fraud very seriously and if someone ever contacts you directly claiming to be a representative of CanadianVisa.org, and you haven’t requested our services, we urge you to reach out to us officially right away. At the end of the day, you will need ...

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4. www.cicnews.com › 2022 › 01How to spot a fake Canadian job offer - CIC News

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   Jan 22, 2022 · Do a quick background check on the sender and the company they are representing. See if typing the company name along with "scam" turns up any results. If you do suspect you have received a fake job offer, you can report it to the CAFC and the BBB.

   • Author: Shelby Thevenot

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

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   May 31, 2021 · The letterhead indicated it was from a Toronto, Ontario law firm and the sender was a “Terry Alton” who claimed to be a partner in the firm. Sbraccia began his investigation by calling the number listed in the letter.

   • Author: Steve Sbraccia

6. canadianvisa.org › blog › jobsHow to Tell if a Job Offer Letter in Canada is Real or Fake

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   Aug 29, 2024 · If you suspect the email is not from a legitimate Canadian company or recruitment agency, take the following steps: Conduct a job search for the position and the company. Verify the existence of the company's website, but be cautious of cloned or fake websites. Use websites like Scam Adviser to check the legitimacy of the website.

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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 do I know if a job offer is a scam?

   • Do a quick background check on the sender and the company they are representing. See if typing the company name along with "scam" turns up any results. If you do suspect you have received a fake job offer, you can report it to the CAFC and the BBB. When you receive a real job offer, it is from a company that you know.

   How to spot a fake Canadian job offer - CIC News

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   Can a real job offer letter be sent from a scam email?

   • A real job offer letter in Canada will never be sent from a personal or suspicious email address like recruitment@gmail.com. Scammers often use odd email addresses that don't include the company's official domain name, like recruitment-canada@randomdomain.com, to deceive job seekers.

   How to Tell if a Job Offer Letter in Canada is Real or Fake

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   What happens if I submit a fraudulent job offer letter?

   • So if you submit a fraudulent job offer letter with your immigration application, you could have your application denied indefinitely. THREE. Your job offer must have the details of the company on the letterhead, including registration and contact number.

   How To Spot a Fake Canadian Job Offer - CanadianVisa.org

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   How to check if a job offer letter is legit?

   • Use websites like Scam Adviser to check the legitimacy of the website. Verify the job offer letter through official government sources such as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).

   How to Tell if a Job Offer Letter in Canada is Real or Fake

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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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8. moving2canada.com › news-and-features › featuresCanadian immigration scams to avoid | Moving2Canada

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   Oct 15, 2024 · Keep in mind, in Canada it is illegal to ask someone to pay for a job offer or a job offer letter. Always do a quick background check on any new company you apply for. This isn’t just good practice to avoid scams, but it is also good to ensure it’s a company that you want to work for.