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1. consumer.ftc.gov › consumer-alerts › 2023How to stop subscriptions you never ordered | Consumer Advice

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   May 19, 2023 · I was in contact with the magazine company when a nice woman called me and helped me get out of the program. After I was no longer enrolled and the problem was taken care of, a lawyer from a collection agency called me for back payments that I did not owe.

2. consumer.ftc.gov › consumer-alerts › 2023Did you get a letter from a “lawyer” about cashing in on ...

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   Aug 18, 2023 · The FTC has heard reports from people in Korean, Vietnamese, and Latino communities who got letters in the mail from a supposed “lawyer” in Canada. The letter looks like it’s from a law firm and offers an “easy way” to get money using someone else’s life insurance policy. But it’s a scam. Here’s how to spot it.

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   What is a lawyer scam?

   • Scams against lawyers take on a variety of schemes, a few of which I will describe below. In addition, scammers also target nonlawyers by modifying these deceitful schemes as needed to fleece the new targets. However, against lawyers, scams often involve purported clients contacting the lawyer with a fabricated legal issue.

   Scams Against Lawyers, Professionals, and Other Ordinary People

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   How do magazine scammers contact consumers?

   • California Attorney General Rob Bonta says magazine scammers contact consumers in different ways: Mail. A subscription offer sent by mail may resemble a renewal notice or bill, use words such as “publisher” or billing” or “service,” and appear to be from a magazine company.

   How to Avoid Magazine Subscription Scams - AARP

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   Is a life insurance lawyer a scam?

   • There is no lawyer. It’s a scammer. And if you email them, they’ll ask for personal information. Or money. Or both. And that life insurance payout? It doesn’t exist. If you get one of these letters: Don’t respond. Never share your information with someone who contacts you and says they need it.

   Did you get a letter from a “lawyer” about cashing in on someone else’s

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   What is a magazine scam?

   • The key components of magazine scams are: Rogue Sellers: A third-party seller might have the official license to sell subscriptions, but others may sub-contract and run wild with their own tactics to trick customers.

   5 Ways to Avoid Magazine Subscription Scams & Subscribe Safe

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4. www.justice.gov › magazine-scam-victim-informationDistrict of Minnesota | Magazine Scam - Victim Information

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   Jan 18, 2024 · The scam occurred across the United States so a federal case could have been brought in many different places in the country. The US Attorney’s Office for Minnesota happened to investigate and bring the case, in part due to a cluster of fraudulent companies located in Minnesota.

5. www.verified.org › articles › guides5 Ways to Avoid Magazine Subscription Scams & Subscribe Safe

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   • Magazines...Where's The Scam?
   • 5 Essential Tips to Avoid Magazine Scams
   • Avoid These Magazine Companies & Sellers
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   When magazine companies began to let third parties represent their good name to chase new subscribers (e.g., telemarketing companies calling on behalf of brands like The Atlantic, Business Week, or Vogue), it meant that the telemarketer got immediate brand recognition and trust with a caller which made selling easy. Regarding the exchange between t...

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   The most important strategy to staying safe with magazine subscriptions is to control your own magazine renewal process. Know when each magazine is up for renewal and only deal with the magazine publisher directly, or only use our list of Verified magazine sellers below.

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   The following businesses have been named by the FBIin their magazine case and should be avoided: 1. Amerimag Services Inc. 2. Amerimag Service Center Inc. 3. Angels LLC 4. ARCO Media 5. Brownbean Inc. 6. Central Subscription Service 7. Choice Periodicals 8. Digital Subscriptions Inc. 9. General Subscription Services 10. Gulf Coast Readers 11. Leisu...

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   Renew your magazine subscription with the publisher directly (list below) or use one of these accredited services.

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6. www.reuters.com › legal › transactionalLawyers beware: Some scammers are ‘super-savvy.’ (Others ...

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   Jun 10, 2021 · June 10, 20217:46 AM PDTUpdated 3 years ago. Commentary Legal Action by Jenna Greene. Law Firms. Furman Kornfeld & Brennan LLP. Follow. Stanley Iola, LLP. Follow. (Reuters) - “Dear Attorney,”...

7. www.aarp.org › magazine-subscription-scamsHow to Avoid Magazine Subscription Scams - AARP

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   Mar 30, 2023 · California Attorney General Rob Bonta says magazine scammers contact consumers in different ways: Mail. A subscription offer sent by mail may resemble a renewal notice or bill, use words such as “publisher” or billing” or “service,” and appear to be from a magazine company.

8. www.americanbar.org › groups › judicialScams Against Lawyers, Professionals, and Other Ordinary People

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   Jul 1, 2022 · However, against lawyers, scams often involve purported clients contacting the lawyer with a fabricated legal issue. The fake clients often say they obtained the attorney’s name from a reputable attorney in their locality, on LinkedIn, or from a bar referral service or other professional listing.