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In April 2023, BBB investigated Richard & Mark Associates LLP’s business practices.
This investigation was prompted by multiple Scam Tracker Reports.
BBB's investigation has found that this “company” is an Inheritance/Life Insurance letter Scam.
These scams begin with letters being sent to the public regarding unclaimed Inheritance/Life Insurance. These letters appear to be from a lawyer/Barrister/ Solicitor and claim to be notifying recipients that they are inheriting a substantial amount of money or are the beneficiary of a life insurance policy for a distant relative.
These types of scams are normally phishing attempts; however, occasionally a counterfeit cheque supposedly for an advanced payment of the funds is enclosed with the letter.
BBB virtually visited 478 Waterloo St, London, Ontario which is the address stated in the letters received by the. The address is a commercial office building. Richard & Mark Associates LLP is not listed in the building directory.
BBB checked the website www.richardmarkllp.com to determine when it was created and where it was registered. The website was registered on March 21, 2023, however, the website ownership information has been withheld for privacy through a privacy service.
Lawyers in the Province of Ontario are required to be licensed through the Law Society of Ontario (LSO). Richard G Beck is not a licensed lawyer. No Provincial or Federal corporate registration can be located.
BBB secret-shopped Richard & Mark Associates LLP by email posing as a consumer. The response received by BBB contained multiple grammar and spelling errors and requested a variety of personal information such as name, address, phone number, date of birth etc.
If you have been scammed, the BBB advises you to contact local law enforcement and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
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