HSI Houston Warns Attorneys of Check-and-Wire Scam Posing as Client Work
Homeland Security Investigations Houston issued a warning Oct. 22 about a financial scam targeting attorneys in which fraudsters pose as prospective clients seeking help with routine legal matters such as debt collection or settlements. The scammers send a large check by mail, courier or FedEx that appears to resolve the… Homeland Security Investigations Houston has issued a warning about a financial scam targeting attorneys, where fraudsters pose as prospective clients seeking help in routine legal matters. The scam involves sending a large check by mail, courier or FedEx that appears to resolve a dispute, but then requesting that it be transferred to a third party or another account. Once the funds are wired, the scammers remove or transfer it before the bank determines it is fraudulent or fraudulent. The warning has been issued by HSI Houston, urging attorneys to independently verify the identity of any prospective client, confirm the legitimacy of the legal matter and all parties, and contact the issuing bank and any named company using verified numbers from official sources.
Published : 4 hours ago by Sandy Di Angelis in Finance
Homeland Security Investigations Houston issued a warning Oct. 22 about a financial scam targeting attorneys in which fraudsters pose as prospective clients seeking help with routine legal matters suc... [1862 symbols]
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