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      • If you get a letter from a law firm, you probably shouldn’t throw it away because it may be legitimate. But if you get one making this insurance pitch, the first thing you want to do is not respond. “Never share your information with someone who contacts you and says they need it,” Sung W. Kim, an FTC attorney advises.
      www.consumeraffairs.com/news/this-letter-from-a-lawyer-is-just-the-latest-scam-082423.html

      This letter from a 'lawyer' is just the latest scam

  2. 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.

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

    • 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.canadim.com › blog › is-my-canadian-job-offerIs My Canadian Job Offer Legitimate? How to Spot a Scam

    Jan 31, 2024 · If you are asked to pay to secure a job offer, it is likely a scam. Consider the source If you receive an offer for a job that you did not apply for, it could be a red flag. What is a job offer letter? A job offer letter is less formal than a contract, and should include information specific to the job in question.

  5. canadianvisa.org › blog › jobsHow to Tell if a Job Offer Letter is Real or Fake | CanadianVisa

    Aug 29, 2024 · If you receive a job offer for a Canadian position over the phone or are pressured into believing that you don't need a written job offer letter, you're likely dealing with a scam. For foreign workers, a written job offer letter is essential, whether you are a permanent resident or a temporary worker.

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  6. countryherald.com › news › illinois-authorities-warnIllinois Authorities Warn of ‘Canadian Law Firm’ Scam Hitting ...

    Jul 9, 2024 · These letters claim the recipient has an unclaimed Canadian insurance policy worth millions of dollars. However, this is a scam, and the Palos Park Police Department (PPPD) is urging residents to be vigilant.

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  8. www.bbb.org › article › scamsBBB Scam Alert: How to spot a job scam – no matter how ...

    May 31, 2024 · May 31, 2024. (Getty Images) If you are applying for jobs online, do your research before accepting an interview or employment offer. Job scammers have gotten very sophisticated, convincingly...