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1. 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

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. lians.ca › news › fraud-alertFRAUD ALERT: Scammers Impersonate NS Lawyers – LIANS

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   Feb 18, 2022 · The basics of the scam are these. A member of the public (the “target”) is contacted by telephone/robocall, email, or sometimes paper mail by a person who appears to be a lawyer looking to complete a transaction or payment of an inheritance.

4. www.osbplf.org › inpractice › evolving-scams--dontEvolving Scams: Don't Let Your Guard Down - OSB PLF

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   Recently in Alberta, Canada, scammers created a fake law firm in an attempt to offer legal services. In this type of scenario, scammers create a fake website and send fake retainer agreements and engagement letters to potential clients, seeking payment of a retainer and release of confidential personal and financial information as part of a ...

5. www.canada.ca › en › revenue-agencyScams and fraud – CRA - Recognize a scam - Canada

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   Scammer sends a text message claiming to be the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to gain access to your CRA accounts. Message will say there is an error with your account which will need to be updated. You are asked to text back "HELP" and then may be asked to provide personal information.

6. www.theglobeandmail.com › canada › article-top-scamsThe most common scams affecting Canadians in 2024

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   Jan 18, 2024 · What to do next: If you receive a call claiming to be someone you know, hang up and give them a call back on a number you know. If they claim to be law enforcement or a lawyer, call them...

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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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   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 is the worst case scenario if a law firm is a scam?

   • Worst case scenario is some collection agency trying to get a lien or something. But again, you should know through actual legal means since you would need to be served. The law firm name might be real but that doesn't mean anything. Scammers use real business names and pretend to be them all the time.

   Is this letter real and should I be concerned? : r/Scams - Reddit

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   Is law firm a legit company?

   • It is a legit company. Doesn't mean somebody isn't using their name to scam you. There are some typos and syntax in this letter that seems like someone who isn’t a lawyer (or native English speaker either) wrote this. For what it’s worth that law firm is a real law firm in California, and their website has similar graphics to the letterhead.

   Is this letter real and should I be concerned? : r/Scams - Reddit

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   Should you email a law firm?

   • The only thing you need to do is keep this information secret and email them as soon as possible. The law firm’s name isn’t Dewey, Scamem and Howe, but it should be. Because if you email them, they’ll ask for your personal information or some money probably to establish an account – or maybe both.

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

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   What is a scammer text message claiming to be CRA?

   • Scammer sends a text message claiming to be the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to gain access to your CRA accounts. Message will say there is an error with your account which will need to be updated. You are asked to text back "HELP" and then may be asked to provide personal information.

   Scams and fraud – CRA - Recognize a scam - Canada

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8. www.reddit.com › r › ScamsIs this letter real and should I be concerned? : r/Scams - Reddit

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   It's a solicitation letter from that law firm. It is a boilerplate letter they send out. They must search court records or get a list of new filings. Someone is suing you. Go to the OC Court website and search case information. It's free and you don't need anything just the case number.