First Street Law Firm Canada Scam - 778-358-763 British Columbia

Received fax from 778-358-7635 claiming to be a First Street Law Firm Canada . Using a British Columbia fax number and a Toronto personal phone number. Also announced 13,030,000 in "United States Dollars" for a deceased resident of Canada.

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First Street Law Firm Canada Scam - 778-358-763 British Columbia

It amazes how the exchange rate came up with an even number and what worker would have 16,000,000 CN$ in life insurance? The letter goes on to state if not claimed, the money "must be turned over to the property division of the state after 10 years".

Look most Americans know little about Canada but surely most know Canada is divided into provinces not states.

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January 2, 2024 at 3:44 PM by
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an anonymous user from: Tucson, Arizona, United States

We got one also. Was sure it was a scam. Thanks for the post I now know it is a scam into the trash it goes.

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November 3, 2022 at 9:14 AM by
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an anonymous user from: Terrace Park, Tampa, Florida, United States

I received a fax this morning. I work for a Neurosurgery clinic in Florida and this fax is addressed to one of my surgeons as he apparently shares the same last name of the deceased. This time it's from Leaf Legal Firm, Barrister & Solicitors in Canada and signed by Martin Novello, Attorney at Law.

Much of the details are the same as the others listed here.

Does anyone fall for this?

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November 2, 2022 at 7:53 PM by
First Street Law Firm Canada Scam - 778-358-763 British Columbia
an anonymous user from: Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

2 faxes today moments apart almost same letter, different letter head (Ajax Law Firm & Duncan, Williamson, & Partners, LLP), both from supposed Canada lawyers stating I had a dead relative (2 different dead relatives names) that had left me either $11,550,300 or $13,030,00). Sent from fax numbers ( 164720020 and 17783587635). I have had this happen countless times over the last few years. It's so wasteful and annoying.

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August 1, 2022 at 11:02 AM by
First Street Law Firm Canada Scam - 778-358-763 British Columbia
an anonymous user from: Sunbury Township, Budd, Illinois, United States

I received this letter today - from Lee Franco of Cruz Law in Winnepeg, Canada

Same amount $13,030,000.00 same wording..

I am going to contact them and tell them I am reporting them

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July 27, 2022 at 5:06 PM by
First Street Law Firm Canada Scam - 778-358-763 British Columbia
an anonymous user from: Camarillo, California, United States

I received one using Cruz Law Office in Winnipeg. Also from a Phillip Mann, supposed partner in said law firm.

The hook; the deceased with the 13,030,000 Life Insurance policy has the same last name as me... and since no living relatives... he'll take care of the paperwork and we'll scam our way to millions.

Feel bad for the suckers they pull in to give their personal info. They are the only ones being scammed here.

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June 29, 2022 at 2:48 PM by
First Street Law Firm Canada Scam - 778-358-763 British Columbia
an anonymous user from: State College, Pennsylvania, United States

received one using Frasier Law firm as cover . This has scam written all over it .

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June 1, 2022 at 6:19 PM by
First Street Law Firm Canada Scam - 778-358-763 British Columbia
an anonymous user from: Denver, Colorado, United States

I just got the new version of this scam today. Looks like they're now sending this using the name of a different established law firm: Eagle Law Firm. Seems to be using the same phone number, but using the actual fax number email and website for Eagle Law in the falsified letterhead.

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April 14, 2022 at 2:25 PM by
First Street Law Firm Canada Scam - 778-358-763 British Columbia
an anonymous user from: Fullerton, California, United States

Regarding Phillip Mann. I received the same faxed letter 2 days ago showing the person had died in Toronto, it had the same last name as mine, He sent me his death certificate and his insurance policy. the narrative is the same, 10% to charity and 90% split . He is using 2 different addresses and phone numbers . He also shows that he works for 2 different law firms. one at First Street Law and one at Fraser Law firm .

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April 5, 2022 at 3:15 PM by
First Street Law Firm Canada Scam - 778-358-763 British Columbia
an anonymous user from: Santa Cruz County, Boulder Creek, California, United States

Received a fax from Fraser Law Firm in Winnipeg...they used all the correct spelling, address and codes but the phone numbers are wrong. Also wants to split 90% of $13,030.00 USD after the first 10% goes to charity...LOL! Says his name is Phillip Mann and his emails are : Phil@fraserlawca.com and Philmannesq@gmail.com

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March 7, 2022 at 11:45 AM by
First Street Law Firm Canada Scam - 778-358-763 British Columbia
an anonymous user from: Arlington, South Dakota, United States

Also received a fax from this number claiming to be Eagle Law Firm in Flin Flon, Manitoba. The phone number listed 204-650-0191 is not the correct number for the law firm even though the area code is correct for Manitoba. Also claims a "monetary deposit of $13,030,00 USD is deposited with a Reputable Bank"

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