Deceptive

Yamhill County Residents Targeted by Deceptive Court and Jury Duty Scam Alerts

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McMINNVILLE, Ore. — The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office is currently alerting residents to a rising number of scams relating to court and jury duty that threaten personal security and financial stability. These fraudulent schemes often involve callers posing as law enforcement officers or court officials, requesting payments for supposed fines linked to failure to appear for jury duty or other court appearances. These scammers are employing increasingly sophisticated tactics, such as using real names of local officers or mimicking official phone numbers, making their claims appear legitimate. According to officials, victims are being told they … Read more

Alert for Legal Professionals: Sophisticated Email Scam Targets Miami Lawyer with Deceptive Government Offer

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MIAMI, Fla. — Lawyers throughout the nation are being targeted by sophisticated email scams, which recently nearly ensnared a Miami-based attorney specializing in real estate and acting as a title agent. This close encounter has prompted a renewed warning to legal professionals about the rising tide of cyber threats aimed at their industry. The attorney reported receiving what appeared to be a legitimate email from the Manatee County Government, proposing a lucrative legal consulting job. However, upon closer inspection, red flags such as a grammatical error and an odd email address were enough to raise … Read more

Deadline Approaches for Zeta Global Investors to Join Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Deceptive Practices

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New York — Investors who acquired securities from Zeta Global Holding Corp. between February 27 and November 13, 2024, are being alerted by the law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP to the approaching January 21, 2025 deadline. They have the opportunity to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that spans this period. The class action lawsuit emanates from accusations unveiled in a report by Culper Research on November 13, 2024. The report alleges serious flaws in Zeta’s data collection practices and financial reporting. According to Culper Research, Zeta entered … Read more

California Attorney Faces New Charges Over Alleged Deceptive Practices in Prisoner Commutation Cases

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Los Angeles, CA — Aaron Spolin, a Princeton-educated lawyer and former consultant at McKinsey, has recently faced a second wave of charges from the State Bar of California. Last week, the organization, which regulates the state’s legal professionals, supplemented its initial disciplinary accusations from August against Spolin and his Los Angeles-based law firm. The latest 18 counts include allegations of deceptive marketing practices that preyed on the vulnerabilities of incarcerated individuals and their families. According to the charges, Spolin extensively used misleading statements to secure clients, many of whom were inmates seeking early release under … Read more