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

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   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.

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

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   May 31, 2021 · 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. The Louisiana State Bar Association says when the origins of the letter were investigated, it appeared to be a phishing scam aimed at getting personal information.

   • Author: Steve Sbraccia

6. 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.

7. 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.

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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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   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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   Was the Louisiana State Bar letter a phishing scam?

   • The Louisiana State Bar Association says when the origins of the letter were investigated, it appeared to be a phishing scam aimed at getting personal information. Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

   Letter saying unclaimed Canadian insurance policy worth millions is a

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   Should you throw away a letter from a law firm?

   • 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.

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

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9. www.bbb.org › ca › onDavid Oziel Law Firm LLP | Better Business Bureau® Profile

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   Feb 7, 2024 · If you have been scammed, the BBB advises you to contact local law enforcement and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501. Read more. Alert: In Feb 2024, BBB investigated David...