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The fraudsters generally use a particular ruse to trick lawyers. Here are the details of the different ruses reported by the Law Society:
Phony debt collection ruse
Includes collecting on outstanding loans, commercial debts and settlement agreements
Phony debt collection in the matrimonial context ruse
Phony business loan ruse
Includes other phony commercial transactions
Phony real estate conveyance or fake mortgage ruse
Retainer overpayment and refund ruse
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- Fraud Alerts
- Fraud Alert: March 25, 2021
- Fraud Alert: March 4, 2021
- Fraud Alert: October 22, 2020
- Fraud Alert: August 6, 2019
- Fraud Alert: July 10, 2018
- Fraud Alert: December 15, 2017
- Fraud Alert: October 11, 2017
- Fraud Alert: July 6, 2017
- Fraud Alert: January 19, 2017
- Fraud Alert: August 4, 2016
- Fraud Alert: August 6, 2015
- Fraud Alert: May 7, 2015
- Fraud Alert: April 8, 2015
- Fraud Alert: December 31, 2014
- Fraud Alert: August 28, 2014
- Fraud Alert: December 21, 2012
- Fraud Alert: August 1, 2012
- Fraud Alert: June 1, 2012
- Fraud Alert: January 6, 2012
- Fraud Alert: December 15, 2011
- Fraud Alert: July 21, 2011
- Fraud Alert: May 2, 2011
- Fraud Alert: March 23, 2011
- Fraud Alert: June 2, 2010
- Fraud Alert: June 19, 2009
- Fraud Alert: May 14, 2009
- Fraud Alert: December 15, 2008
- Fraud Alert: September 16, 2008
- Fraud Alert: June 10, 2008
- Fraud Alert: May 5, 2008
- Fraud Alert: January 22, 2008
- Fraud Alert: August 10, 2005
- Fraud Alert: July 8, 2005
- Fraud Alert: March 11, 2005
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- Bad cheque scam
- Bad Cheque Scam: List of Names and Documents
- Bad Cheque Scam: Steps to Manage Risk
- Bad Cheque Scam: Twists and Developments
- Bad Cheque Scam: Common Characteristics and Red Flags
- Bad Cheque Scam: What To Do If You Suspect a New Client May Be a Scamster
- Bad Cheque Scam: Report Actual or Possible Trust Fund Shortages
- Bad Cheque Scam Publications
- Other Social Engineering Scams, Including Phony Change in Payment Instructions
- Real Estate: Value, identity and other frauds
- Cybercrimes