Year: 2017
Equipment purchase scam using the names Lorenzo Vermolen and Deep Drill Group
Two Ontario firms have notified us that they received an email from the purported Lorenzo Vermolen of Deep Drill Group looking to retain them with regards to making a large commercial purchase. This appears to be a bad cheque scam (with a real company likely being impersonated) that presents as legal matter requiring the assistance… Read More »
Categories: Equipment / Inventory Purchase Fraud, Fraud WarningsCommercial debt collection scam using the name Mark Chan
Three firms in Ontario and the U.S. have notified us that they received an email from the purported Mark Chan looking to retain them with regards to a commercial debt collection. This appears to be a bad cheque scam that presents as legal matter (with a real company likely being impersonated) requiring the assistance of… Read More »
Categories: Debt Collection Fraud, Fraud WarningsCommercial debt collection scam using the name Peter Tung
Firms in Ontario and Minnesota have notified us that they received an email from the purported Peter Tung looking to retain them with regards to a commercial debt collection. This appears to be a bad cheque scam that presents as legal matter (with a real company likely being impersonated) requiring the assistance of a lawyer…. Read More »
Categories: Debt Collection Fraud, Fraud WarningsDoes my LAWPRO insurance cover assumed risk?
There are different types of risks that can lead to claims against lawyers: those that develop from errors or omissions, those that arise through intentional wrongdoing, and those that lawyers willingly accept for themselves. A lawyer’s professional indemnity (E&O) policy is intended to respond to claims arising from a lawyer’s error, omission or negligent act… Read More »
Categories: LAWPRO Errors and Omissions CoverageReduce the distraction from the ‘casino in your pocket’
In the early days of email, one of the common bits of productivity advice was “turn off your inbox notifications.” The “You’ve Got Mail” sound or pop-up was a constant source of distraction while trying to get work done. Even with the advent of smartphones that advice was still mostly good enough. The phone meant… Read More »
Categories: Communication Errors, TechnologyEquipment purchase scam using the name Clyde Campburn
Three Ontario firms have notified us that they received an email from the purported Clyde Campburn looking to retain them with regards to making a large commercial purchase. This appears to be a bad cheque scam (with a real company likely being impersonated) that presents as legal matter requiring the assistance of a lawyer. In… Read More »
Categories: Equipment / Inventory Purchase Fraud, Fraud WarningsEquipment purchase fraud using the names Jos Hardeman and Dieseko Group B.V
Firms in Ontario and Colorado have notified us that they received an email from the purported Jos Hardeman of Dieseko Group B.V looking to retain them with regards to making a large commercial purchase. This appears to be a bad cheque scam (with a real company likely being impersonated) that presents as legal matter requiring… Read More »
Categories: Equipment / Inventory Purchase Fraud, Fraud WarningsEquipment purchase scam using the names Ken Yao and Asunaro Aoki Construction
Firms in Ontario and the US have notified us that they received an email from the purported Ken Yao of Asunaro Aoki Construction looking to retain them with regards to making a large commercial purchase. This appears to be a bad cheque scam (with a real company likely being impersonated) that presents as legal matter… Read More »
Categories: Equipment / Inventory Purchase Fraud, Fraud Warnings