The ever-evolving criminal has found a new pool of cash that could hurt any law firm. We’ve recently heard of a new scam in which a potential client emails a law firm asking about fees in cases, such as divorce, DUI, etc…. The potential “client” then sends a check to the firm for representation in an amount higher than the quoted fee.
Most attorneys notify the client, and send the overpayment back, only to discover the check was not good, and their Client Trust Fund now has less money than before, resulting in a loss for the attorney and his/her legitimate clients.
It isn’t just happening here, I found this recent release from the FBI warning of similar conduct:
