Update 4.14.26: We received a report of another scam targeting Texas attorneys. An attorney let us know the scam appears to be targeting plaintiff law firms, resulting in calls, emails, and lawsuits being filed across multiple states. At this time, the attorney knows of instances in Texas, New York, Washington D.C., and Florida, and they expect more may be imminent. They understand the fraud to work in the following way. The alleged claimant with the purported name of “Mr. Lopez” will sign up with a plaintiff law firm usually online or through emails. The claim alleges that he was a contractor for a company and was terminated after being injured, resulting in 40 plus stitches to his face. The claimant’s story will include the detail that the company agreed to a settlement with him for $250,000 but failed to ever pay him. The law firm then receives letters alleging to be from an employee at the company. So far, the attorney has seen two different employee names used. This letter will say there was an unfortunate delay and promises immediate payment. Shortly after that, the plaintiff law firm will receive a cashier’s check for the $250,000 settlement. When the plaintiff firm lets “Mr. Lopez” know that the check is received, he will accept the settlement and ask to be paid for his apportionment of the proceeds. The cashier’s check will then bounce.

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