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1. 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.

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. www.canada.ca › en › revenue-agencyScams and fraud - Government of Canada - Canada.ca

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   Many scams and fraud attempt to imitate government services in order to gain access to your personal and financial information. It may be a scam if someone: Demands immediate payment. Uses threatening language. Sends you a link and ask you to click on it. Asks for personal or financial information.

4. www.latimes.com › business › lazarusBeware of law firms' letters saying you're being sued for ...

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   Oct 23, 2018 · But when I’m getting contacted by a letter recipient asking if it’s a scam, I’d say it’s possible the “confuse, deceive or mislead” test isn’t being passed.

5. 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 ...

6. www.reddit.com › r › PersonalFinanceCanadaLaw firm contacted me over unpaid debt. I'm terrified.

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   I would ensure it's actually the law firm contacting you and not a scam. Usually a reputable law firm wouldn't go to low tactics like this and seems very unprofessional. Is the debt to this law firm or to someone else?

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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 it a scam to owe money to a law firm?

   • It doesn't sound like a question of a scam in the sense of someone saying you owe money that you don't. It is possible that the law firm bought it (likely at a significant discount) so you owe it to them and not the original creditor. It is also possible that the law firm handles collections for some clients.

   Law firm contacted me over unpaid debt. I'm terrified

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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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   Are class actions a scam?

   • Instead, it’s a scam. And an effective one, because you usually aren’t aware of class actions until you receive that notice, and they do usually come from random law firms you’ve never heard of. So how can you tell whether you’re about to receive a tiny sum of money or have your personal information stolen?

   How to Tell If That Class Action Settlement Notice Is ... - Lifehacker

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   Do you owe money if a debt is a scam?

   • It sounds as if the debt is legit, and you do owe it. It doesn't sound like a question of a scam in the sense of someone saying you owe money that you don't. It is possible that the law firm bought it (likely at a significant discount) so you owe it to them and not the original creditor.

   Law firm contacted me over unpaid debt. I'm terrified

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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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8. lifehacker.com › money › how-to-tell-if-a-classHow to Tell If That Class Action Settlement Notice Is ...

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   Sep 5, 2024 · Instead, it’s a scam. And an effective one, because you usually aren’t aware of class actions until you receive that notice, and they do usually come from random law firms you’ve never...