by FraudInfo

Date First Reported: February 2013

Primary Name Associated: Aleksander Gudbrand

Description of Potential Fraud:

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Four lawyers have told us they’ve received an email from the purported Aleksander Gudbrand looking to retain them with regards to a breach of a business loan agreement. This is similar to other frauds of this kind we have seen. For a full description of how this fraud works and to see other names attached to it, see our Confirmed Fraud page that deals with business loan frauds.

Here is the email:

Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2013 23:30:30 -1200
From: Aleksander Gudbrand
Reply-To: [email protected]
To: undisclosed-recipients: ;

We are seeking for a lawyer to assist in a collection case which requires immediate attention. If this is within your line of practice please contact us promptly because we will like to speak with you. I will also need a referral if this case is not within your line of practice.

Sincerely,
Aleksander Gudbrand.

A lawyer who replied got this response:

Thank you for responding to our request, in regards to your firm representing our company. Find below our debtor information for a conflict check, Once the check has been completed I will like you to advise on the next step which your firm would like to take in regards to representing our company.

RAJ Metals Dubai, Industrial fasteners,
Industrial fasteners Supplier
301, Noor Hassan Building, Near Bori
Masjid, Naif, Diera Dubai.
Jebel Ali

I hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,

Aleksander Gudbrand
Executive Board of Director
Bjordal IndustrierAS
Telefon:+47 800 10 738
Fax: +47 85 22 83 65
Email: [email protected]
Bjørdal Industrier AS
Torvmyrane 21, Hovdebygda
6150 Ørsta, Norge
http://www.bjordal-industrier.com/no/

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