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,” said the Oct. 8 alert by the agency. Such work involves collecting funds like outstanding debts on behalf of their clients.
In the scheme, a scammer contacts a lawyer, posing as a prospective client. Once the client is accepted, the firm sends a collection demand letter to the alleged debtor. The debtor sends what seems to be a valid cashier’s check to the firm….