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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 Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is hearing from a variety of Americans – including a good number in Latino, Korean, and Vietnamese communities – who got official-looking letters in the mail ...

   • Author: Gary Guthrie

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

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   May 31, 2021 · RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Letters offering a huge windfall from a Canadian law firm have been hitting mailboxes in the area recently. When one came to a CBS 17 viewer, they asked consumer investigator Steve Sbraccia to check it out. The letter advised the viewer, a Raleigh woman, that an $8.9 million unclaimed insurance policy from a “distant ...

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 ...

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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.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 ...

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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 the 'Coca-Cola Welfare Fund' lottery scam a scam?

   • Beware the "Coca-Cola Welfare Fund" lottery scam! Promising big bucks for completing a survey, this scam has been making rounds on Facebook since early June 2021, tempting users with thousands in pesos or riel. But clicking that link?

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   Are Phantom subscriptions a scam?

   • The plot thickens with a refund scam, falsely promising to return money for these phantom subscriptions. In reality, it's a ploy to snag financial details. Norton advises trashing those deceitful emails and visiting Norton.com for genuine advice on avoiding these scams. Trust only emails from their official addresses to stay safe.

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   How do I report a scam to the FTC?

   • But you may know someone who could use a friendly reminder to help them spot the scam. Report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Your report makes a difference: by telling your story to the FTC and to others in your community, you help others avoid the scam.

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

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   Are bogus Norton subscription renewal claims a scam?

   • Stay informed and protect your digital safety. Since 2021, a crafty email scam has been hoodwinking folks with bogus claims of Norton subscription renewals. These phishing emails, featuring a mix of actual and made-up Norton products, aim to fish for personal info.

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8. 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