Month: June 2014
Overview of online services offered through the Membership Assistance Program (MAP)
MAP is a confidential service financially supported by the Law Society of Upper Canada and LAWPRO, supporting our commitment to help all members in achieving their health and wellness goals. About Member Services The Member Services area of the Homewood Human Solutions™ website provides lawyers and paralegals covered by the Member Assistance Program with secure,… Read More »
Categories: Wellness and BalanceCommercial debt collection scam using the name Edward Watwood
A dozen lawyers from across Canada notified us that they received an email from the purported Edward Watwood looking to retain them with regards to a commercial debt collection. This is a classic bad cheque scam that presents as legal matter requiring the assistance of a lawyer. In this scam lawyers will be duped into… Read More »
Categories: Fraud Warnings, Debt Collection FraudCommercial debt collection scam using the names Jim Kleynhans and Cannon Steels Ltd
An Ontario firm notified us that they received an email from the purported Jim Kleynhans of Cannon Steels Ltd looking to retain them with regards to a commercial debt collection. This is a classic bad cheque scam that presents as legal matter requiring the assistance of a lawyer. In this scam lawyers will be duped… Read More »
Categories: Fraud Warnings, Debt Collection FraudSeparation agreement scam using the name Deborah Spencer
[Updated July 2014] Four firms in Canada and the U.S. notified us that they received an email from the purported Deborah Spencer looking to retain them with regards to a collecting overdue payments resulting from a separation agreement. This is a classic bad cheque scam that presents as legal matter requiring the assistance of a… Read More »
Categories: Fraud Warnings, Divorce Settlement FraudCommercial debt collection scam using the names Charles Kenwright and Steel Benders UK
An Ontario firm notified us that they received an email from the purported Charles Kenwright of Steel Benders UK looking to retain them with regards to a commercial debt collection. This is a classic bad cheque scam that presents as legal matter requiring the assistance of a lawyer. In this scam lawyers will be duped… Read More »
Categories: Fraud Warnings, Debt Collection FraudCommercial debt collection scam using the names Robert James and Ocean View
Two Ontario firms notified us that they received an email from the purported Robert James of Ocean View looking to retain them with regards to a commercial debt collection. This is a classic bad cheque scam that presents as legal matter requiring the assistance of a lawyer. In this scam lawyers will be duped into… Read More »
Categories: Fraud Warnings, Debt Collection FraudCommercial debt collection scam using the names Kong Lin and Xinshin Chemical
An Ohio firm notified us that they received an email from the purported Kong Lin of Xinshin Chemical looking to retain them with regards to a collecting overdue payments resulting from a separation agreement. This is a classic bad cheque scam that presents as legal matter requiring the assistance of a lawyer. In this scam… Read More »
Categories: Fraud Warnings, Debt Collection FraudCommercial debt collection scam using the name Jim Buthelezi
Two Ontario firms notified us that they received an email from the purported Jim Buthelezi looking to retain them with regards to a commercial debt collection. This is a classic bad cheque scam that presents as legal matter requiring the assistance of a lawyer. In this scam lawyers will be duped into wiring real funds… Read More »
Categories: Debt Collection Fraud, Fraud Warnings