Fraud Disclaimer and Alert
Fraudsters appear to be targeting lawyers in the United States and contacting persons internationally and domestically, impersonating lawyers or office personnel. Our office does not handle business, personal injury, or probate matters. If you have been contacted by someone claiming to be from this office regarding these practice areas, this is a fraud. Our practice is limited to matters in California State and Federal Courts. We do not contact persons in foreign countries and we have no involvement in disbursement of funds from accident cases or wills and trusts, in the United States or outside the United States. If someone has contacted you purporting to be from this office regarding any return of funds or money it is a fraud.
This office handles criminal law matters. We never contact persons to send them funds from car accidents or injuries. If you have received an email like that purporting to be from this office, it is fraudulent. Even if you are in the United States-we don't handle matters involving the disbursement of funds.
Fraudsters also use law firm's names to claim that persons must contact an office regarding potential criminal action. Fraudsters have even impersonated police officers, court personnel, or federal agencies.
If you receive an email from someone claiming to be from this office, requesting any personal information or claiming you are going to receive money from this office-this is a scam and a fraud. Email impersonators will often spoof business email addresses. We do not contact persons unsolicited for any reason. The contacts you may have received were not from this office.
Our recommendations are do not provide personal information to anyone contacting you over the internet. Do not open any links. Do not provide any information. Be wary of phishing and other attempts to obtain your personal info.
While we are aware that fraudsters do impersonate United States law firms, domestically and internationally, the firm, lawyers, and our staff are not responsible for this type of conduct. We disclaim any liability for criminal fraudsters who impersonate law offices either in the U.S. or internationally.
For your security and protection, we ask that you be extremely cautious regarding any unsolicited emails sent to you or contacts via email or phone call. Both phone numbers and email addresses can be faked and spoofed by unscrupulous persons.
These scams take a wide variety of forms. If you believe you have been victimized by this type of scam you should report to local authorities or law enforcement.
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