Delinquent Money Collection Scam

I received the following email just a few minutes ago and decided to Google before responding. Glad I did.

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 North America. CHOKO BOVEKI LTD is a company in Europe,Asia and Africa We would require your legal representation on our customers in your region . We are of the opinion that a reputable attorney is required to represent us in North America in order for us to recover monies due to our organization by overseas 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.

Lewis Torres(Sales Manager)
61st Floor, KLCC Tower,
Kuala Lumpur, 54000,
Malaysia.
Tel: +6010-213-3063/ 006010-213-3063

Welcome Jim Esq. and farmgirl. Thank you for posting this information.

From what I can tell, the IP is 209.86.89.70, an Earthlink account in Atlanta GA though they did try to route it through a UK server.

From: David Packer [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011
To: xxxx
Subject: Counsel



I am David Lloyd Packer, an engineering contractor based in the United Kingdom. I found your company profile online and wish to request mediation in a matter arising with a Crane network dealer in your State. As a matter of fact, on April 24, 2010, I signed a purchase order for a used 1998 Demag AC205 All Terrain Crane, as advertised by this dealer on the Crane network Website. This particular crane was initially valued at $425,000USD, but following through on some negotiation a bargain was reached for $395,000USD, which was subsequently paid into the dealer's account on April 30, 2010.

Invariably, I was assured that shipment will be effected by May 21, 2010. But to my utmost disappointment, I did not receive the relevant shipping documents during this period. Upon further prodding, I was informed the crane had been sold for $422,000USD to another buyer and it was therefore out of stock. Also, I was offered a different model/type of crane as replacement for that which was originally paid for, but given that I had ordered this particular model/type of crane for specific reasons, I declined the offer and requested an immediate refund. It has been 3 months since this request was made but the dealer has not been forthcoming with the refund. Please let me know if you can be of assistance in this matter, as I have suffered enough setbacks as a result of this act of betrayal.

David Lloyd Packer

Another Earthlink account:

> From: Rashika Puri [mailto:[email protected]]
> Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 8:54 AM
> Subject: Re: Soliciting your counsel.
>
> Hello Counsel,
>
> My name is Rashika Puri and I am 35 years old. I am seeking your
assistance
> for the collection of an outsanding divorce settlement payments from my ex
> Mr. Casey Newman who resides in your jurisdiction. He agreed to pay me
> $420,000 payment as part of the terms of our out-of-court mutual CPLA
> seperation, of which he already paid $120,000 with a balance of $300,000
still
> outstanding. If this falls under the scope of your practice, please get
back to
> me at your earliest convenience so that I can send you further
information.
>
> Thanks,
> Rashika Puri.
> From India.

Obviously these two are from the same scammer:

From: <[email protected]>
Date: Tue, Mar 29, 2011
Subject: RE: Enforcement
To:


Dear Counsel,

My name is Zaira Hoshiko. I am contacting your firm in regards to enforcement/collection
of divorce settlement or possible litigation with my ex husband Allen Hoshiko
who resides in your jurisdiction. If you are in the position to represent
me at the moment kindly advice immediately.

Your's truly,
Zaira Hoshiko

From: <[email protected]>
Date: Tue, Mar 29, 2011
Subject: Your Legal Service is Needed
To:


Dear Counsel,

My name is Beverly Kawashima.I am contacting your firm in regards to enforcement/collection
of divorce settlement or possible litigation with my ex husband Mackenzie
Kawashima who resides in your jurisdiction. If you are in the position to
represent me at the moment kindly advice immediately.

Your's truly,

Beverly Kawashima

Edit: another from Beverly with a new address, IP is 210.50.30.235, Australia:

> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011
> Subject: Breach of Contract
>
> I am contacting you for breach of contract (settlement agreement) between
> me and my ex. I need your counsel for litigation,collection or enforcement
of
> this agreement. Kindly get back to me via [email protected]

This one is currently being sent to lawyers in Hawaii and Australia from [email protected]:

Aloha ,

My name is Lynda Cheng. I am a contacting your firm in regards to a
divorce settlement with my ex husband (Randy L. Cheng) who resides in
your jurisdiction.I am currently on assignment in Japan.

We had an out of court agreement for him to pay $350,450.00 plus legal
fees. He has only paid me $50,000 since .I am hereby seeking your firm
to represent me 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 this payment from my ex -husband or
litigate this matter if he fails to pay as promised.

Sincerely

Lynda .
2-1-2 Osaki, Shinagawa-Ku Tokyo
Japan 141-6021
[email protected]
Phone:+818032131518

And another that is going all over the place, this was forwarded by a lawyer:

> -----Original Message-----
> From: MIYIKO KAZUO [mailto:[email protected]]

> Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011
> To: undisclosed-recipients:
> Subject: I NEED A LAWYER
>
> Dear Counsel,
> My name is Miyoko Kazuo. I am contacting your firm in regards to a divorce
> settlement with my ex husband Naoki Kazuo who resides in your
jurisdiction.
> I am currently on assignment in S.Korea. We had an out of court agreement
> (Collaborative Law Agreement) for him to pay $648,450.00 plus legal fees.
He
> has only paid me $148,000 since.
> I am hereby seeking your firm`s 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/enforce payment from my ex-
> husband or litigate this matter if he fails to pay as promised. Kindly
Reply:
> Your's truly,
> Miyoko Kazuo.

And another forwarded to me by a lawyer:

-----Original Message-----
From: Ms Peggy Higashi [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Subject: Urgent Divorce Case.

Dear Counsel,
I urgently seek your legal services on Divorce settlement issue.
I would appreciate your prompt reply if your services are available so we can commence.
Regards.
Ms Peggy Higashi
email: [email protected]

Another forwarded by a lawyer, IP is 209.86.89.75.

-----Original Message-----
From: Rashika Puri [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Subject: Re:Soliciting your counsel.

Hello Counsel,

My name is Rashika Puri and I am 35 years old. I am seeking your assistance
for the collection of an outsanding divorce settlement payments from my ex
Mr. Casey Newman who resides in your jurisdiction. He agreed to pay me
$420,000 payment as part of the terms of our out-of-court mutual CPLA
seperation, of which he already paid $120,000 with a balance of $300,000
still outstanding. If this falls under the scope of your practice, please
get back to me at your earliest convenience so that I can send you further
information.

Thanks,
Rashika Puri.
From India.

Here's one with a Texas Cox IP, I'll X it out since it might be a compromised address. The reply comes from gmail and came with a fairly presentable legal agreement:

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011
Subject:

I sent you a mail regarding the collection, enforcement or litigation of the balance settlement funds from my ex. am still yet to hear back from you, please indicate if you are still interested in helping me.

From: Lauren Nagasaki [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011
To: xxxx
Subject: Dear xxxxxx



In details to my previous email, am presently living in South Korea for an assignment. I tried calling a couple of times and with the time difference it is a little bit difficult to get to you. My ex husband Simeon Nagasaki lives in your jurisdiction. We agreed under this Settlement Agreement attached to this mail for a onetime cash settlement of $950,500.00 us to his credit, he has paid me $251,500.00 us but still owing $699,000.00 us. He is aware of my intention to seek legal actions to collect either through litigation or enforce the payment from him. I will be pleased to provide further information on this matter on request. I have already advised him I am planning on retaining your firm.


Send me a copy of your firm formal retention agreement so I can go through the terms and conditions of your firm, Also let me know how much it will cost me for your services and the mode of remittance. Thank you and awaits your soonest response.

Regards,

Lauren Nagasaki

Address: Sangsu-dong 394-10 Hoseong
Building 3G9 Mapo-Gu, Seoul South Korea
0082-31-656 7883

From 207.245.236.58

From: Yasuo Isotani [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011
To: xxx
Subject: SALES CONTRACT



Hello, I need a lawyer to help me with a business contract/agreement. I will also need a referral if this not your field of practice. Please provide your contact information and time of availability, because I want this to be done very soon. I await your response.

Sincerely,

Yasuo Isotani

From 82.128.17.38 which is Lagos Nigeria

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mr.Peter Cole [mailto:[email protected]]
> Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011
> To: undisclosed-recipients:
> Subject: Litigation Matters
>
>
>
> I am Peter Cole,I need a lawyer that can handle business and collection
> litigation matters.Email: [email protected] Regards, Peter Cole.

Sent to another US lawyer. Both businesses named are real and not involved in the scam.

From: Steven Duhre [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 4:01 AM
To:
Subject: RE: LAWSUIT



Hello

Thanks for your urgent reply. I represent Premier Textiles Limited. We are based in United Kingdom.


We got your contact information from the online Lawyers Directory as a result of our search for reliable firm to provide legal services as requested.

We request your representation to counsel us in litigation and enable us collect a debt owed to us in the amount of $900,000.00USD by a delinquent seller in your jurisdiction. We are of the opinion that once our presence is established in your state via a legal representative, our seller will have no option but comply with payment request.

We believe that a normal scenario will require a phone call or demand letter from you to our seller if your services is retained. Although we believed that litigation should be applied as a last resort as we intend to preserve the relationship we have with our seller. Though we do hope not to resort to litigation unless all other options are exhausted but we will like the comfort of knowing that the option is available and letting our seller know that litigation may be enforced if the option becomes necessary.


We understand the concept of running a conflict check that is why we are providing our delinquent seller located in your state for your conflict check and to enable you present to us your retainer agreement for your services.


TCE Corporation
26 Burnham Drive,
West Hartford, CT 06110-1606


We will like to have a telephone conference with you on this issue as to let you know further details of this transaction.

We happened to have place an order for Machinery Equipments worth $1,800,000.00, and they demanded we pay 50 percent of the funds before delivering our products. Payment to the seller was made in August of 2010 and our calculation shows that delivery is about five Months late, for the regular purchase agreement requires seller to effect goods not later than 60 days upon payment or legal action may be enforced if delivery delay exceeds 120 days.

It will be very helpful if we receive your retainer agreement for review. This will enable our board decide on the conditions of the retainer in our next board meeting. Also once we have reviewed your agreement I will forward you supporting documents i.e., proof of payment, sales invoice, Wire transfer document. This will enable your firm start working on this case.


We thank you for your business as we look forward to your prompt response.



Sincerely,
Steven Duhre.
Chief Finance Officer.
Premier Textiles Limited
Green Lane
Green Lane Industrial Estate
Stockport
Cheshire
SK4 2JR
Tel:+447045763267
www.premier-textiles.com

Forwarded by a lawyer, the IP is 202.167.231.76 which is Singapore:

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Arnold J. Casey [mailto:[email protected]]
> Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2011
> To: xxxx
> Subject: Protracted Transaction.. {WK Equipment Ltd. Vs A J Casey
(Building
> Contractors) Ltd.}
>
> Good-day to you,
>
> I wish to crave your indulgence in mediating a protracted transaction
> between my construction company and WK Equipment (a Caterpillar
> machinery dealer in New York). As a matter of fact, I had previously
ordered
> for three(3) used caterpillar machines via the dealer's website and then
> subsequently effected payment by wire transfer to the company account
> provided. In accordance with terms of agreement, shipment was stipulated
> to be within three weeks of payment confirmation, but quite inexplicably
> only one(1) of the machines has arrived thus far, while the dealer is not
> forthcoming in disclosing the exact reasons for such unwarranted delays in
> shipment of the remainder machines, despite the fact that two(2) months
> has since elapsed.
>
> Given our company's reliability on heavy duty equipment to execute
> contracted projects, it is inevitable that we have had to experience
revenue
> shortfalls as a result of continued leasing of machines (to handle ongoing
> projects). Therefore it may be rather counter-productive to tarry along as
> requested by the dealer, while our company incurrs huge losses, hence we
> consider it expedient to demand a refund for the undelivered machines.
>
> Perhaps, a legal representation could suffice in addressing the salient
issues
> raised above and on that note we shall be grateful, if you can oblige us
with
> further insight on proceeding further.
>
> Thank you for your attention,
>
> Arnold J Casey(MBE)
> Chairman/Chief Executive
> A J Casey (Building Contractors) Ltd.
> Unit 22
> Cradle Hill Indust Est
> Seaford
> East Sussex
> BN25 3JE.
> Telephone : (+44) 7599 4244 98.
>

And another from gmail with not much of a street address:

From: [email protected] On Behalf Of Tom Paplia
Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2011
To: xxxx
Subject: Client Intake Request



Attention Sir/Madam,

We have cases of over delayed payments in your county, requiring immediate legal attention. Please confirm your firm's availability for new client intake.

Tom Paplia
Glendale Truck & Equipment Corp.,
Glendale Street,
Glendale, CA 91204
USA

From 74.15.245.135 which is Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Phone number is Toronto:

From: WILLIAM YEE [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011
To: xxxx
Subject: YOUR ASSISTANT IS IN NEED HERE

Dear Lawyer,
I am looking for a lawyer/Law Firm that can assist me in litigating the issue of an overdue loan of $180,500.00. Please advice if this is your area of practice. Thank you.

Sincerely,
WILLIAM YEE
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 1-647-781-4929