Month: February 2013
Commercial debt collection scam by Nakamura Kazuhiko of Ishizuka Electronics Corp
A lawyer in Louisiana has notified us that they have received an email from the purported Nakamura Kazuhiko of Ishizuka Electronics Corp with regards to a commercial debt litigation scam. For examples of other names attached to this kind of fraud see our Confirmed Fraud Page. For an explanation of how this fraud works see… Read More »
Categories: Debt Collection Fraud, Fraud WarningsNew Land Registration Bulletin regarding expiry and renewal of e-reg land registration agreements
This bulletin from the Ministry of Government Services has come to our attention: In 2008, the Ministry of Government Services introduced new criteria related to obtaining authorization to register documents in the electronic land registration system (ELRS) in accordance with the Land Registration Reform Act. In order to obtain authorization, Teraview account holders are required… Read More »
Categories: Fraud Warnings, Real Estate FraudBreach of IP agreement scam by Harumasa (or Nana) Miyashita of Miyaobi Publishing Co
Four lawyers in the U.S. and one in Ontario reported to us that he’s been contacted by the purported Harumasa (or Nana) Miyashita of Miyaobi Publishing Co with regards to retaining their services to collect on a breach of an IP agreement. For details of how this scam works and to see other names associated… Read More »
Categories: Fraud Warnings, Intellectual Property Rights FraudCommercial debt collection scam by Fredrik Andor
A lawyer in New Jersey has notified us that they have received an email from the purported Fredrik Andor with regards to a commercial debt litigation scam. For examples of other names attached to this kind of fraud see our Confirmed Fraud Page. For an explanation of how this fraud works see our Fraud Fact… Read More »
Categories: Debt Collection Fraud, Fraud WarningspracticePRO Resource: Vulnerabilities assessment chart
Accidents or disasters that have the potential to interrupt or destroy a law practice can come in many forms. They can be natural, technology related, or man-made (both intentional and accidental). They may affect just a single person, everyone at a firm, or even a whole city or region. practicePRO has created a spreadsheet chart… Read More »
Categories: Law Practice ManagementFraud attempt by Edward Zimmerman involving dissolution of a partnership
An Ontario firm has reported that they were the target of a fraud involving the dissolution of a business partnership. The firm was contacted by phone by an Edward Zimmerman, who claimed to be ending a partnership with a Lorenzo Vitti. The firm was asked to prepare the paperwork and draft an agreement for a… Read More »
Categories: Fraud WarningsBusiness debt collection scam by Aleksander Gudbrand
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… Read More »
Categories: Debt Collection Fraud, Fraud WarningsCommercial debt collection scam by Hiroyuki Chan Hughes of Renesas Electronics Corporation
Two Ontario lawyers and one in Illinois have notified us that they have received an email from the purported Akira Hiraishi of Electronics Corp with regards to a commercial debt litigation scam. For examples of other names attached to this kind of fraud see our Confirmed Fraud Page. For an explanation of how this fraud… Read More »
Categories: Debt Collection Fraud, Fraud Warnings