Fake Check Scam Targeting Law Firms: FBI

Many cashier’s checks in the scam tend to be drawn from a genuine bank in Canada—increasing the time it takes to verify the checks and availability of funds.
Fake Check Scam Targeting Law Firms: FBI
The FBI headquarters in Washington on Aug. 12, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times
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A counterfeit check scam is increasingly aiming to dupe law firms out of their money, with scammers masquerading as potential clients, according to an alert issued by the FBI.

The scam targets “law firms engaged in collections work,” according to the Oct. 8 alert by the agency. Such work involves collecting funds such as outstanding debts on behalf of their clients.
Naveen Athrappully
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Naveen Athrappully is a news reporter covering business and world events at The Epoch Times.