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     • 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.
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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. 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.

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

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   May 31, 2021 · So what to make of this letter? 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

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.

7. www.forbes.com › sites › johnwasikScam Alert: Anatomy Of An Inheritance Fraud Letter - Forbes

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   Feb 19, 2017 · Even if bank stationery was faked, if someone was trying to track you down for an inheritance it would be through certified mail and most likely through a law firm.

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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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   Is a probate letter a scam?

   • First, the letter appears to come from a law firm. If you do a search online, you’ll find out the firm really does exist. The scammers use letterhead and the name of a law firm to make their message more authentic. The second issue is that probate attorneys do often search for missing relatives when someone dies.

   Inheritance Scams: Fake Inheritance Letters & Documents - Probate Adv…

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   Why do scammers put in a first letter?

   • The scammer puts in those few errors to weed out the people who are too perceptive to buy into their story. They don’t want to waste their time with anyone who won’t follow through. The first letter is only the beginning of communication. The interaction between the scammer and victim will go on past this point.

   Inheritance Scams: Fake Inheritance Letters & Documents - Probate Adv…

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   What happens if a lawyer claims unclaimed life insurance?

   • The "lawyer" claims to have an unclaimed life insurance policy worth millions of dollars for a deceased client. Due to your (supposedly) similar last name and nationality, the "lawyer" can add your name to the policy and divide the money among you, their law firm, and a charity.

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

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   What should I do if I get a scam letter?

   • It doesn’t exist. Here’s what to do if you get one of these letters: Don’t respond. Keep your money — and your information — to yourself. Never send money or information to a stranger who promises big rewards. That’s always a scam. Pass this information on to a friend. You probably throw away these kinds of letters.

   Contacted about a long-lost relative’s inheritance? Hold on a minute

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9. probateadvance.com › inheritance-scamsInheritance Scams: Fake Inheritance Letters & Documents

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   There are several things that make this scam believable even if you never heard of the person who died. First, the letter appears to come from a law firm. If you do a search online, you’ll find out the firm really does exist. The scammers use letterhead and the name of a law firm to make their message more authentic.