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Fraud continues to be a significant and costly problem for LAWPRO.
Fraudsters are successfully duping lawyers and law clerks, and it’s not
just real estate lawyers who are being targeted. Litigation, business, IP and family law lawyers are frequent targets of bad cheque scams involving debt collections, business loans, licensing disputes, and spousal support payments.
Don’t be complacent and think you would never be fooled. These frauds
are very sophisticated. The matters will look legitimate, the fraudsters will be very convincing and the client ID and other documents you get will look real. The fake cheques have fooled bank tellers and branch managers. There may even be two or more people collaborating on both sides of a transaction to make the scenario more convincing.
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Commercial debt collection scam using the names Motonori Toshinari and Kaga Electronics
A California firm notified us that they received an email from the purported Motonori Toshinari of Kaga Electronics 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: Debt Collection Fraud, Fraud WarningsCommercial debt collection scam using the names Yim Leung and Alcom Technology
Firms in Ontario and California have notified us that they received an email from the purported Yim Leung of Alcom Technology 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… Read More »
Categories: Debt Collection Fraud, Fraud WarningsCommercial debt collection scam using the names Mikko Salaspuro and Biohit Healthcare
A New Jersey firm notified us that they received an email from the purported Mikko Salaspuro and Biohit Healthcare 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: Debt Collection Fraud, Fraud WarningsCommercial debt collection scam using the names Etsuko Suzuki and Lead Chemical
Firms in Ontario and Illinois notified us that they received an email from the purported Etsuko Suzuki of Lead Chemical 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… Read More »
Categories: Debt Collection Fraud, Fraud WarningsCommercial debt collection scam using the names Shun Yoshida and Keyence Medical Equipment Ltd
A California firm notified us that they received an email from the purported Shun Yoshiga of Keyence Medical Equipment 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… Read More »
Categories: Debt Collection Fraud, Fraud WarningsEquipment purchase scam using the names Akio (or Tokuaki) Kojima and Toa Corporation
A Hawaii firm notified us that they received an email from the purported Akio (or Tokuaki) Kojima of Toa Corporation looking to retain them with regards to making a large commercial purchase. This is a bad cheque scam that presents as legal matter requiring the assistance of a lawyer. In this scam lawyers will be… Read More »
Categories: Equipment / Inventory Purchase Fraud, Fraud WarningsCommercial debt collection scam using the names Kazumi Shizuka and Korin Electronics
A California firm notified us that they received an email from the purported Kazumi Shizuka and Korin Electronics 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: Debt Collection Fraud, Fraud WarningsCommercial debt collection scam using the names Simon Foteck Fonji and Tomiko Holdings
Firms in Florida and California notified us that they received an email from the purported Simon Foteck Fonji of Tomiko Holdings 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… Read More »
Categories: Debt Collection Fraud, Fraud Warnings