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  1. www.consumeraffairs.com › news › this-letter-from-aThis letter from a 'lawyer' is just the latest scam

    Aug 24, 2023 · 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.

    • Gary Guthrie

  2. consumer.ftc.gov › consumer-alerts › 2023Did you get a letter from a “lawyer” about cashing in on ...

    Aug 18, 2023 · You can’t cash in on a stranger’s life insurance policy — even if a lawyer says you can. 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 ...

  3. consumer.ftc.gov › consumer-alerts › 2024Contacted about long-lost relative’s life insurance policy or ...

    People are getting letters in the mail from a law firm saying that one of their clients has died and they’re looking for the heir. You are, they say, that heir! (Spoiler alert: you’re not.) The letter goes on to explain their offer: they want to split the proceeds between you, some charities, and their law firm. But what’s really going on?

  4. barrie.ctvnews.ca › inheritance-scam-on-the-riseInheritance scam on the rise: How to spot the red flags

    Aug 27, 2024 · Police are providing warning signs and tips for the public to protect itself from a scam on the rise locally involving fraudulent family inheritance. "Citizens have reported receiving letters in ...

  5. consumer.ftc.gov › consumer-alerts › 2022Contacted about a long-lost relative’s inheritance? Hold on a ...

    Aug 10, 2022 · Hold on a minute. The FTC has been getting reports of people getting letters in the mail from a law firm. They are, they say, looking for the heir of a multi-million-dollar inheritance. And they think it might be you. (Spoiler alert: it’s not.) Here’s what they offer: they’ll split the inheritance between you, their law firm, and some ...

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

    Feb 18, 2022 · If a bogus attachment is opened and the user does not have anti-virus software or firewall programs on their computer, their system could become infected. For tips to avoid being victimized, and to report or seek advice on dealing with fraud and scam attempts, contact Cynthia Nield at cnield@lians.ca or 902 423 1300, x346.

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  8. shulman.ca › knowledge-base › dealing-with-lawyersWhat should I do if I’ve received a letter from a lawyer?

    Oct 18, 2016 · The first option, ignoring the letter, is one that every person should avoid. In family law it is especially important to think a few steps ahead. Ignoring the letter forces the opposing party’s lawyer to do one thing – recommend that his or her client proceed to Court. Often times a lawyer may write a follow-up letter to remind the client ...