Delinquent Money Collection Scam

The header was: "China Steel Litigation".

Hi Keith

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I don't know what provider I have -- it's company email, and I use Outlook.

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Here is a revised engagement scam letter - Please be careful: [email protected]
Thank you for your response to my inquiry for legal services.
We have been able to establish that delinquent or past due accounts in about five states in the U.S including Florida, running over $1,850,506 and about a year or more over due in some cases. There has been no complaints made about our products, no
payment has been made with several previous attempt to make collection in these accounts ending negatively.

Soda Aromatic Co, would have been settled if we had a reputable lawyer/ firm representing our organization in collections or possible law suit, hence Soda Aromatic Co is willing to maintain an evergreen retainership fee of $25,000US to demonstrate to you our readiness to work with you on collections of our delinquent accounts.

At this moment it will not be proper for me to provide you with list of delinquent accounts or the copy of a typical contract/copies of
invoices until there is client–attorney engagement/ relationship. Below are the areas we would require your expertise.

1) Provide legal consultation, collections of delinquent accounts, required representation/ bring actions in court against the delinquent customers based on agreed amount per hour or percentage on collection made.

Please accept my sincerest appreciation for your willingness to render your services, as we look forward to your prompt response to my email. I will be sending the letter of authorization shortly after i receive the firm's engagement agreement for my review and approval, if you have any questions contact me personally anytime by email.

Looking forward to working with you.

Best Regards,
Toshiro Nakaji
(President) Soda Aromatic Co., Ltd.
2-3 Nihonbashi Kodemmacho,
Chuo-ku, Tokyo,
103-8366 Japan
813-578-1111
www.soda.co.jp

Hi, and welcome to Scamwarners. And thanks for posting that, so that search engines can find it.. It features a Japanese company that I haven't seen used before. It's genuine, and not part of the scam of course.

Though this reads very much like a standard Payment Representative scam, I have included it here specifically due to the fact that the scammer has mentioned "Attorney/Lawyer" and "Trust Account". The criminals behind this scam are also claiming to represent Inpex Corporation http://www.inpex.co.jp/ but they are using free Gmail email addresses. The only purpose of this scam is to launder fake/fraudulent money through the bank accounts of unsuspecting victims. Do not respond!

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Reply-To: <[email protected]>
From: "Chang Wantan"<[email protected]>
Subject: Legal Representative Postion
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:27:09 +0200


Dear Sir/Madam,

It is a pleasure to write to you in respect of our company, TEIKOKU OIL &
GAS CO., LTD(INPEX CORPORATION). We are experts in the sales of raw materials.
We export into the Canada/America/parts of Europe. We are searching for representatives
who can help us establish a medium of getting our funds from our costumers
in the Canada/America as well as making payments through you to us.
Please if interested in transacting business in view of helping us,so our
clients could make payment to you being a representative to us, we
will be very glad And be rest assured that adequate compensations will be
given and other benefits follows.

Please contact us for more information:

TEIKOKU OIL & GAS CO., LTD.
17th Floor, Ebisu Neonato,
4-1-18 Ebisu, Shibuyaku,
Tokyo 150-0013, Japan
Website : http://www.inpex.co.jp/
E-mail : [email protected]

Subject to your satisfaction you will be given the opportunity to
get a total of 10% Commission as our Representative and Transfer the Balance to us.
N:B if you are an Attorney/Lawyer,Our Client can make payment to you which you can clear easily
from your(Trust Account)this is the reason we need Capable Hands like yours.
As our representative in the Canada/America.

If interested forward your Phone number/Fax and Your full contact address to us.

Regards,
Mr Chang Wantan
Company Director.
http://www.inpex.co.jp/

Here is a variation, apparently looking for help with the retrieval of a divorce settlement.

The IP address is 74.198.8.70, which is Canada, but it is a 'suspected proxy'. If it is indeed a proxy, it means that it could be used to hide the real IP address of anyone, anywhere in the world.

From: KEIKO NOGUCHI: [email protected]
Reply-To: [email protected]
Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Subject: YOUR ASSISTANT IS NEEDED counsel.


Dear Counsel,


My name is Keiko J. Noguchi, i was referred by Jennifer Nguyen. I am contacting your firm in regards to a divorce settlement with my ex-Husband Mr Adam John Stern who I had two kids with (Tanya and Adam John Stern Jr.).


We were married for 11yrs in Tokyo, Japan before he moved back to the United States. We met while he was on assignment with Mitsubishi Inc, Oimach.


We had an out of court agreement for him to pay $636,000 plus legal fees. He has only paid me $83,000 since then and he informed me that he lost a lot of money during the 2008 Stock market crash.


I am hereby seeking your firm to represent me in collecting the balance from him. He has already concluded plans to pay me the balance BUT since this has gone on for too long, I want to get your firm involved so that he can understand the severity of this situation.


Regards

KEIKO NOGUCHI

Address: 3-8-11 Higashi-oi
shinagawa-ku
Tokyo, Japan
Email:[email protected]

Received: from 218.241.238.141 - Beijing, China

From: Peter Chan: [email protected]
Sent: Thursday, September 17
Subject: Attn: Legal Counsel

Asana-group (Hk) Ltd.
Room 1204, 12th Floor, Shanghai Ind.
Inv. Bldg, 48-62
Hennessy Road Wanchai
Hong Kong (China)

Attn: Legal Counsel

We the management of Asana-Group (Hk) Ltd. require your legal representation
for our North American Customers. Asana-Group

(Hk) Ltd. is a manufacturer and supplier of chemicals, we are been owed
payment on a shipment that we made to a customer in

America in June 2008 and now seeking advice and possible representation in
litigation against the non-paying company.

We are of the opinion that the ability to consolidate payments from North
America will eradicate delays due to inter-

continental monetary transaction between the Asia and America. We understand
that a proper Attorney Client Retainer will

provide the necessary authorization and we are most inclined to commence
talks as soon as possible.

Your consideration of our request is highly anticipated and we look forward
to your prompt response.

Sincerely,

Peter Chan
(Managing Director)

Received: from 41.220.75.17 - Nigeria

From: Great Asia Electronic Co. Ltd: [email protected]
Reply-To: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Subject: Mutual Introduction-Possible Representation

Dear Counsel,

I have previously sent you an email; please confirm the receipt of this
mail due to the urgency of this matter. If you are not in position to
represent us at the moment kindly advice immediately.After a careful
review, we decided to contact you to represent our company in America.
Great Asia Electronic Co. Ltd is a manufacturing company in Asia We would
require your legal representation for our American delinquent Customers.
We are of the opinion that a reputable attorney is required to represent
us in America in order for us to recover monies due to our organization by
oversea customers, and as well follow up with these accounts. In order to
achieve these objectives a good and reputable law firm like yours will be
required to handle this service. We understand that a proper Attorney
Client agreement must be entered into by both parties.

This will be done immediately we receive your letter of acceptance.
Please send us your quick response to the email below.

[email protected]

Awaiting your swift Response.

Sincerely,

Chung Cho

From: Paul Jackson: [email protected] On Behalf Of Paul Jackson
Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009
Subject: Greetings

Dear Counsel,


I am sending this email as a mutual introduction. Mr Akiyoshi Morita is the chairman of Aichi Steel Corporation. Aichi Steel Corporation is a large group corporation engaged in the manufacturing of Dental Magnetic Attachments and also other high-quality specialty steel. Aichi Steel Corporation is owed payment on shipments that they made to customers here in US from August 2008. The company is now seeking advice and possible representation in litigation against the non-paying companies in your state.


I cannot handle this matter at this point because it is out of my jurisdiction; therefore I am assisting them in finding an attorney in the required state. Kindly contact Mr. Akiyoshi Morita if you are interested in representing him. Below is his contact information


Mr.Akiyoshi Morita

Aichi Steel Corporation

[email protected]


Should you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me. I encourage you to contact either the company legal department or Mr. Akiyoshi Morita to see if this is a situation where you can work together.


Sincerely,

Paul Jackson II

[email protected]

Two more variations:

Recieved: from [211.119.136.217]
X-Original-IP: 211.119.136.217 - Seoul, Republic of Korea
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2009
From: "Yuan Jenkins" <[email protected]>
Reply-to: "Yuan Jenkins" <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Legal Representation

Date:13-10-2009

Attn:

I am Yuan Jenkins ,President/Owner, GEMSTAR HK LTD, a rapidly growing
Jewelry Export Company Headquartered in Hong Kong,Asia

we are currently seeking qualified USA-based Legal representatives to handle
a couple of contract and welfare jobs as we are currently setting up our
offices in the USA.

Positions for Legal Representatives, General Contractors, Utility Payment
Managers/Accountants, are available. Duties which include; Receiving funds
(which will be used to finance projects) from our account offices in the UK
and USA, Disbursing the funds to allocated Departments or Clients,we are
currently setting up our facilities. Your duties may include receiving funds
from Our debtors using your Legal influence as attorney .
These funds are meant for financing certain projects. You will hereby have
to disburse these funds to the department(s) we instruct you to.
You earn 10% commission of the sum you receive from our debtors.
The rest of which you will disburse as instructed. Please understand that
this job is completely work-at-home, which means, you can perform your
duties right from your home. This provides total convenience and value to
your time.

Representatives will be paid on contractual terms; that is, you earn a
certain percentage (10%) per contract awarded.
Additional benefits are that GEMSTAR HK LTD will be responsible for the
payoffs of Mortgage/ Equity bills and payments of representatives.

Negotiations can also be made depending on terms and agreements on certain
contracts.

Do contact me signifying your interest in the above mentioned position via
email :[email protected]

I hope to have a long lasting business relationship with you.
Best Regards,

Dr Yuan Jenkins
President/CEO
GEMSTAR HK LTD
Flat J, 1/F, Sunshine Plaza,
17 Sung On St., Hunghom,
Koowlon,Hong Kong
Tel:85-230-167-642
Fax:85-230-177-812

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Reply-To: <[email protected]>
From: Eun-Kyung Choi: [email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Subject: please reply me back soon for your help is needed counsel
To: undisclosed-recipients:

Hi Counsel

My name is Eun-Kyung Choi. I am contacting your firm in regards to a divorce settlement with my ex husband

Steve Choi).who resides in your jurisdiction. I am currently on assignment in Korea. We had an out of court Agreement (Collaborative Law Agreement) for him to pay $448,450.00 plus legal fees. He has only paid me $44,000 since.

I am hereby seeking your firm to assistance in collecting the balance from him. He has agreed already to pay me the balance but it is my belief that a Law firm like yours is needed to help me collect payment from my ex-husband or litigate this matter if he fails to pay as promised.


Sincerely,

Eun-Kyung Choi

Email: [email protected]

Two more forwarded to me. I've been busy with some other scammers and haven't kept up here like I should so these might be already posted.

From: Haoji Stamping Tool & Die Co., Ltd. [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 11:48 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Barrister Advice



Dear Counsel,

I am sending this email as a mutual introduction. My name is Ms Sophia Peng the
Managing Director of Haoji Stamping Tool & Die Co., Ltd.

We are manufacturers and suppliers of Machinery, auto parts & accessories,
mineral, furniture & furnishing. We are currently owed payments
on shipments that were made to our customers in the US, Canada and South
America from August 2008.

We are now seeking advice and possible representation in litigation against
the non-paying companies in your state.

Should you have any questions please contact my office at the below noted
information.

Sincerely,

Ms. Sophia Peng
Haoji Stamping Tool & Die Co., Ltd.
No. 1, Northen 1st street, Banhu,
Huangjiang Town, Dongguang,
Guangdong, China
86-21-51064496
[email protected]

-----Original Message-----
From: Managing Director of Eversun Technology Co., Ltd.
[mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 6:58 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients
Subject: Dear Attorney,

Dear Attorney,

I am sending this email as a mutual introduction. Mr. Frank Yu is the
Managing Director of Eversun Technology Co., Ltd.

Eversun Technology Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer and supplier of steel,
coils and transformers. Eversun Technology Co., Ltd. is owed payment on
shipments that they made to customers here in the US from June 2008. The
company is now seeking advice and possible representation in litigation
against the non-paying companies in your state. I can not handle this
matter at this point because it is out of our jurisdiction. I have
represented this company in the past, therefore I am assisting them in
finding an attorney in the required state.

Kindly contact Mr. Frank Yu if you are interested in representing them.
Below is her contact information as follows:

Mr. Frank Yu
Eversun Technology Co., Ltd.
[email protected]

I encourage you to contact one another to see if this is a situation
where you can work together. Should you have any questions please
contact my office at the below noted information.

Sincerely,
Alex Morgan, Esq
[email protected]

The following scam has been posted before, and here it comes again, with just the usual changes of names.

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From: [email protected]
To:
Subject: LIEN-LEGAL CONSULTANT

Good Day

I wish to retain an attorney that will assist my company in collecting funds that are owed to the company. My company has been in business for over 15 years and we have not experienced any failure in business relationship like the one which we come to you with. We happen to sell a product, shipped and accounted for by our company and the purchaser, and the products were supposed to be paid for by now. It has been over 5 months and we have not received payment or notification of re-adjustment in estimated time of payment. We urge for our products to be paid for as soon as possible. We feel that the assistance of an attorney will show and prove that we are very serious about the matter and hope it will lead to a resolution and funds collected appropriately. We have all the documents supporting the case and we are ready to present it if we happen to go before the court of law to settle this matter. Please advice on your fees and retainer agreement and any other information that you would be needing to assess the case. Again, I wish to emphasize the urgency of the case and urge you to take an earnest attitude towards the case and I hope we maintain a stable business relationship.

Thank you and I await your prompt response.

ELIAS ABIDIN

October 30, 2009: I am an attorney and recently received a collection services soliciaiton from a "Yang Wu Feng", purportedly the "President/CEO" of a real company in the U.K., Voith Fabrics Stubbins Ltd. I e-mailed the actual company using its web site information, to verify authenticity, and received a reply email from Head of Communications saying that Yang Wu Fend is not the president and to discard his email. Also, the web site contact information for phone and fax differed from that in the bogus email.

Here is the text of the bogus solicitation sent 10/29/09:


[this is the return address: [email protected]]

Top of the day to you Attorney.sequel to your recent mail,First I must thank you for your interest in this endeavour but before we commence it will be better you know more about our company,Voith Fabrics Stubbins Ltd is a manufacturing company and We are experts in the sales of Textile materials; we export Textile and Fabrics into North America, Australia and parts of Europe.

We have discovered that past dues are over $5,000,000.00 in Four State including California for Months now. We believed that we would have been paid this monies if we have a reputable Law Firm like yours to contact this customers on our behalf and demand payment. So we decided to contact you if you can and help in collection of these deliquent accounts.

Below are the areas we would require your expertise:

1) Provide legal consultation, collections of delinquent accounts,required representation / bring actions in court against the delinquent customers based on agreed amount per hour or percentage on collection made.

We will provide you with a retainer fee of $5,000.00 and You would be paid 10% of the total sum you collect on behalf of my company in every transaction that is passed through you to our company.

We understand that a proper Attorney Client agreement must be entered into by both parties so we want you to send us your standard letter of engagement or retainer fee agreement for us to review and sign, then we will provide you with the retainer fee and the deliquent accounts.

Please accept my sincere appreciation for your willingness to render your services, as we look forward to your prompt response to my email. If you have any questions, you can contact me personally anytime by Phone or email and send us your retainer fee agreement for our review.

I await your prompt response.

Sincerely,

Mr.Yang Wu Feng
President/CEO
Voith Fabrics Stubbins Limited
Stubbins Vale Mill
Stubbins Vale Road Bury,
Lancashire BL00NT
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 703 199 0751
Fax : +44 870 479 9755

Welcome to Scamwarners. Its good to have lawyers finding their way her after getting one of these emails.
Had you heard of this scam before?

Welcome Clinton. I believe Voith Fabrics has been posted here before and we're happy you found us. It helps to get every version of this scam we can. Thank you!