About Tim Lemieux
Tim Lemieux is the CPSR and Claims Analyst at LAWPRO. He investigates TitlePLUS title insurance claims, and analyses LAWPRO claims data to aid in the creation of the practicePRO initiative risk management presentations, articles and web content for lawyers.
Tim Lemieux's Posts
Debt collection scam using the name Catherine Muller
Three Ontario firms notified us that they received an email from the purported Catherine Muller looking to retain them with regards to a breach of a business loan agreement. 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 FraudNew York Times feature “The Lawyer, The Addict”
The New York Times has published an excellent article called “The Lawyer, The Addict” about a lawyer who succumbed to a secret drug addiction and his ex-wife’s attempts to piece together how he could maintain a successful legal career while hiding his problems right to the very end. The article explores the toll drugs and… Read More »
Categories: Wellness and BalanceEquipment purchase scam using the name Wim Snippe and Idreco BV
Two Ontario firms have notified us that they received an email from the purported Wim Snippe of Idreco BV 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… Read More »
Categories: Fraud Warnings, Equipment / Inventory Purchase FraudEquipment purchase scam using the name Michael Tornqvist
Two Ontario firms have notified us that they received an email from the purported Michael Tornqvist 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: Fraud Warnings, Equipment / Inventory Purchase FraudEquipment purchase scam using the name Gerald Schotman
Firms in Florida, Nevada and Idaho have notified us that they received an email from the purported Gerald Schotman 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… Read More »
Categories: Fraud Warnings, Equipment / Inventory Purchase FraudDivorce settlement scam using the name Susan Choi
Two Ontario firms notified us that they received an email from the purported Susan Choi looking to retain them with regards to a collecting overdue payments resulting from a separation agreement. This appears to be a bad cheque scam that presents as legal matter requiring the assistance of a lawyer. In this scam lawyers will… Read More »
Categories: Fraud Warnings, Divorce Settlement FraudBusiness loan fraud using the name Kim Woon
Firms in Ontario and Wisconsin notified us that they received an email from the purported Kim Woon looking to retain them with regards to a breach of a business loan agreement. 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: Fraud Warnings, Business Loan FraudEquipment purchase scam using the names Hans Lindström and Boskalis Sweden AB
Two Ontario firms have notified us that they received an email from the purported Hans Lindström of Boskalis Sweden AB 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: Fraud Warnings, Equipment / Inventory Purchase Fraud