Law Practice,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Mar. 10, 2017
Act fast if hackers compromise client escrow funds
There is seemingly no limit to the lengths scam artists will go to victimize unsuspecting attorneys. Indeed, as you read this article, somewhere a scam artist is devising a new scheme to induce attorneys to grant access to client escrow funds.
J. Randolph Evans
Partner
Dentons US LLP
303 Peachtree St NE #5300
Atlanta , Georgia 30308
Phone: (404) 527-8330
Email: randy.evans@dentons.com
There is seemingly no limit to the lengths scam artists will go to victimize unsuspecting attorneys. Indeed, as you read this article, somewhere a scam artist is devising a new scheme to induce attorneys to grant access to client escrow funds.
A common trick is for the scam artist to pose as a potential client with a surefire case that promises significant fees, with an elaborate story meant to convey legitimacy. Such scams are a far cry from past attacks on attorney trust accounts,...
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