Two U.S. firms notified us that they received an email from the purported Rene Bonhof 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 this… Read More »
Categories: Equipment / Inventory Purchase FraudLawyer Fraud — Don’t Be Fooled!
To help Ontario lawyers avoid malpractice claims, LAWPRO maintains a list of names used in frauds that target lawyers. These frauds masquerade as legitimate legal matters and they target lawyers in many areas of practice. They are usually built on the premise of the lawyer receiving a payment (e.g. a debt collection, a loan or equipment purchase), which comes in the form of a fake cheque or bank draft. The fraudster client then convinces the lawyer to disburse funds from his or her trust account. They can be very sophisticated and the documents provided can look like the documents you would get on a legitimate matter.
The Law Society of BC’s Lawyer Indemnity Fund also maintains a list of names associated with suspected frauds.
If you have been the target of a fraud, you are invited to report the details to us so that we may assist other lawyers avoid being victimized.
Have a fraud to report? See Report a Fraud.
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Recent Fraud Warnings
Equipment purchase scam using the names Martin Jongenelen and Naess Ship Management
Firms in Ontario and the U.S. have notified us that they received an email from the purported Martin Jongenelen of Naess Ship Management 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 FraudEquipment purchase scam using the names Guan Yin and Snijbedrijf Koetsier
Two firms in Ontario have notified us that they received an email from the purported Guan Yin of Snijbedrijf Koetsier 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 FraudEquipment purchase scam using the names Leon Harland and Heerema Marine Contractors
Two firms in Ontario have notified us that they received an email from the purported Leon Harland of Heerema Marine Contractors 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… Read More »
Categories: Equipment / Inventory Purchase FraudEquipment purchase fraud using the name David Sheffield
Five Ontario have notified us that they received an email from the purported David Sheffield 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 this… Read More »
Categories: Equipment / Inventory Purchase FraudEquipment purchase scam using the names Ivan Wagenaarz and TOS BV
Two Ontario firms have notified us that they received an email from the purported Ivan Wagenaarz of TOS BV Works 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 FraudEquipment purchase fraud using the names Marcel van Eijsden and Onego Shipping & Chartering
Firms in Ontario and Alberta have notified us that they received an email from the purported Marcel van Eijsden of Onego Shipping & Chartering 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… Read More »
Categories: Equipment / Inventory Purchase FraudEquipment purchase fraud using the name Nicolas Buckley
Two Ontario firms have notified us that they received an email from the purported Nicolas Buckley 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