Fraud on Lawyers – A Small Measure of Satisfaction
I’ve written numerous warning posts about the email scams which have left lawyers throughout the U.S. and Canada out millions from their trust accounts. See, for example,
Another Attorney Trust Account Hit By Online Fraud
It’s so hard to believe that lawyers — smart people all — continue to fall victim to this scam. But the glamour of fast and easy money is too much and overrides the common sense of many.
When my latest issue of my ABA electronic news arrived, I was delighted to find a headline entitled “Nigeria Extradites Man Accused of Scamming Firms Out of 31M” — yes, folks, he’s on his way to the U.S. to face many counts of fraud. Get out the pitchforks and torches, folks, this is going to be interesting.
Unfortunately, this is just scratching the surface of rounding up the evil-doers who have recently targeted law firms — particularly smaller firms. Remember, it’s a dangerous world out there. If it seems too good to be true, it probably isn’t! Keep your guard up, and your trust account funds safe.
Financial Management, Security | admin | 
August 19, 2011 8:08 pm
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