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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 · 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 ...

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 · 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 ...

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3. www.justice.gov › usao-ndga › prDozens charged in Atlanta-based money laundering operation ...

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   Mar 13, 2020 · Federal agents have arrested twenty-four individuals for their involvement in a large-scale fraud and money laundering operation that targeted citizens, corporations, and financial institutions throughout the United States. Business email compromise schemes, romance fraud scams, and retirement account scams, among other frauds, duped numerous victims into losing more than $30

4. www.snopes.com › list › 5-online-scams-to-watch-out-for20 Online Scams to Watch Out For - Snopes.com

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   Mar 7, 2024 · Capital One Gold Card Scam. In February 2022, a deceptive email scam was identified, promising a "$500 Capital One Gold Card" for completing a survey and/or subscription. Originating from a ...

5. www.reddit.com › r › legaladviceAre these letters stating unclaimed funds legit? [KS/FL] - Reddit

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   I currently live in KS, but today received two letters from two different law firms claiming unclaimed funds from a college I previously attended in FL. Both show the same owed amount, and both are showing a prior address for when I attended the school in question. The groups are: Harris, Eckland, & Associates and The Graham Group, LLC.

6. www.reddit.com › r › ScamsThe firm seems to be real. But it feels like a scam.

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   It is called "unclaimed property," and every state has a website dedicated to it that you can find via Google search (like "California unclaimed property"). All of these sites are free to search and make claims. Unclaimed.org should be your first stop. It has quick links to the appropriate sites in every state.

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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 Dewey & Howe a scam?

   • 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. And the supposed insurance payout? Uh, no. CBS17 in Raleigh/Durham shows what this scam looks like in real life.

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

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   Is this phishing text from a company sending you free money?

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   Did you get a letter from a “lawyer” about cashing in on someone else’s

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8. www.cbc.ca › news › businessFake websites for real companies are scamming Canadian ...

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   Mar 5, 2024 · Avoiding online scams is nothing new for many Canadians, but companies and anti-fraud professionals are warning consumers to watch for fake listings on search engines that try to redirect people ...