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At Legal-Adviser, our mission is to protect individuals and businesses from fraud committed under the guise of legal services. In recent years, scammers have increasingly impersonated lawyers, legal departments, compliance teams, and law firms to deceive victims, often using fake documents, forged court notices, or fabricated claims. We exist to bring clarity, transparency, and protection to this growing problem.
Our goal is simple: To expose legal fraud, educate the public, and help victims recognize and report suspicious activity before it’s too late.
Guarant Limited: The Anjouan-Registered Entity Raising Massive Red Flags Worldwide
According to official documents published by the company, Guarant Limited presents itself as an international insurance/reinsurance entity, claiming:
• Company No.: L15605
• License No.: 15605/GICL
• Regulated by: Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority
• Declared paid-up capital: 250,000,000 USD
• “Kigali Branch Office”:
2nd Floor Tower B, Sanlam Towers Building, KN 67 Street, Plot No. 10, P.O Box 6381, Kigali, Republic of Rwanda
• Website: www.guarantre.com
• Email: office@guarantre.com
However, based on months of cross-border investigative work, interviews with regulators, private investigators, financial analysts and judicial authorities, virtually none of these claims withstand independent verification....
Almost 5,000 fake FCA scams reported in first 6 months of 2025
Consumers are being warned of fraudsters impersonating the FCA, as the regulator revealed it had received almost 5,000 fake FCA scam reports in the first half of 2025.
Scammers aim to steal money by getting people to hand over funds or sensitive information, such as bank account PINs and passwords.
There have been 4,465 reports of fake FCA scams to the regulator’s consumer helpline already this year. 480 victims ...
Combatting payment account fraud - latest regulatory developments from the European Union
On June 28, 2023, the European Commission (the Commission) published a new set of legislative proposals to amend the Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) which are intended to further strengthen and safeguard the European payments market. The proposals will repeal PSD2 to become the Third Payments Services Directive (PSD3), through which the Commission has sought to address the deficiencies of PSD2, along with a new Payment Services Regulation (PSR) which will have direct effect in EU member states...
Bozeman and Butte Law Enforcement Warn of Rise in Phone Scams
BOZEMAN — Bozeman police are warning the public about a recent uptick in scam calls.
The latest scheme? Scammers posing as law enforcement officers and claiming that the targeted person has outstanding warrants that must be paid immediately.
Police say one clear sign it could be a scam is that the caller will try to create a sense of urgency. If you’re unsure whether a call is legitimate, contact Gallatin County Dispatch at 406‑582‑2000, extension 4...
U.S. Marshals, FBI Urge Public : Spoofers using government phone numbers, government employees' names, demanding payment via bitcoin ATMs
Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are alerting the public of several nationwide imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be U.S. marshals, court officers, or other law enforcement officials. They are urging people to report the calls their local FBI office and file a consumer complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)...
EU presses Apple, Google and others to act against online scams
The European Union (EU) on Tuesday, September 23, demanded Big Tech players, including Apple and Google, to explain what action they are taking against financial scams online, as Brussels seeks to show it is not shying away from enforcing its rules.
The European Commission sent a request for information under the Digital Services Act (DSA) to the companies, including Microsoft and Booking, "on how they make sure that their services are not being misused by scammers," an EU spokesman said.
The DSA is the EU's landmark law demanding Big Tech firms do more to tackle illegal content, but it has faced retaliation threats from United States President Donald Trump and censorship claims from the US tech sector...
DA David M. Hoovler Announces Extortion Arrests by Multi-Agency White Collar Crime Task Force
Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that Ally Thueson, 32, of Montgomery, and Elizabeth Sloanhoffer, 33, also of Montgomery, were arrested by the multi-agency Orange County White Collar Crime Task Force and charged with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree and Coercion in the Third Degree. As the charges were not bail eligible, both defendants were released with an...
FBI issues alert on rising fraudulent ‘law firms’
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a public service announcement on August 13, warning victims of digital asset scams seeking legal advice to recover their funds, that “fictitious law firms” may try to scam them out of further assets or personal data.
In its notice, the FBI said that fraudsters were targeting individuals who had previously been scammed out of some or all of their digital asset holdings, particularly the elderly, putting them at additional risk of losing more funds or even compromising personal data...
Fake Law Firms Targeting Crypto Scam Victims, FBI Warns
Crypto scammers are masquerading as law firms to deceive vulnerable people out of their savings, according to the FBI—and even targeting consumers who have fallen victim to fraudsters before.
A new FBI advisory has set out red flags the public should be aware of, including lawyers who claim to be affiliated with governments and regulators. Some also claim to partner with organizations that don't even exist.
Cybercriminals may request payment in the form of crypto or gift cards for their so-called "services," even though a legitimate organization would never do so.
Fictitious Law Firms Targeting Cryptocurrency Scam Victims Combine Multiple Exploitation Tactics While Offering to Recover Funds
This PSA is an update to Alert Number I-062424-PSA titled, "Fictitious Law Firms Targeting Cryptocurrency Scam Victims Offering to Recover Funds." This updated advisory provides additional red flag indicators and due diligence measures to help victims who have been in contact with fictitious law firms conducting this fraudulent activity. This scheme combines a number of exploitation tactics including targeting vulnerable populations, particularly the elderly; exploiting victims' emotional state and financial need...
FTC Highlights Actions to Protect Consumers from Impersonation Scams
The Federal Trade Commission today highlighted actions taken to protect consumers from impersonations scams since the Government and Business Impersonation Rule took effect in April 2024. Scams impersonating businesses and government are consistently among the top frauds reported to the FTC; these scams resulted in $2.95 billion in consumer losses in 2024. In the first year since the Rule went into effect, the FTC has brought five cases involving alleged violations and shut down 13 websites that were illegally impersonating the Commission online...
MEPs approve measures to tackle impersonation scams
A draft of new EU regulations on payment services was approved by lawmakers on Wednesday (14 February), in a move promising to make transactions cheaper, safer and more unified across the bloc.
The cross-party plans ensure cash machine users are informed about fees, and make social media companies responsible for tackling “hi mum!” impersonation scams, Marek Belka (Poland, Socialists and Democrats) told reporters.
“The main objective of this dossier is to make payments more user friendly also for old people like myself, cheaper and safer”, Belka, who is 72, said ahead of the vote...
Cold callers target investor in fake share scam
Islanders are being urged to be on alert after a member of the public was cold called by a fake law firm falsely offering to buy their shares in a real investment for an inflated price – but only if they paid a “deposit” first.
The Jersey Financial Services Commission has issued a public warning about an entity calling itself ‘iCap Law LLP’, which the watchdog says displays “warning signs consistent with advance fee fraud”.
According to the regulator, the scammer told the victim their shares could be converted from “restricted” to “common” shares if they paid an upfront fee...
The Latest Scams You Need to Be Aware of in 2025
The new year doesn't necessarily bring about a shift in scam tactics. In fact, over the years, many scams have slowly evolved as scammers incorporate new technology and play off of the most recent major events.
But there is a general sense that scams and fraud have become increasingly common around the world. The Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) reports that over $1.03 trillion was lost to scammers in 2024.
Scammers almost always have the same goal...
Government Officials Impersonation Scams
Victims would receive unsolicited phone calls or in-app calls (e.g. WhatsApp video call) allegedly from government agencies such as the Singapore Police Force (SPF) or the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). The scammers would claim that there were issues with the victim’s bank accounts and required additional verification. Victims would then be asked to provide their banking or personal information such as banking credentials and One-Time Passwords (OTPs) to resolve these issues
Victims may also be asked to show their identity cards, work permit or their bank cards when speaking to the “SPF” or “MOM” officer over the in-app video call...
Finance worker pays out $25 million after video call with deepfake ‘chief financial officer’
A finance worker at a multinational firm was tricked into paying out $25 million to fraudsters using deepfake technology to pose as the company’s chief financial officer in a video conference call, according to Hong Kong police.
The elaborate scam saw the worker duped into attending a video call with what he thought were several other members of staff, but all of whom were in fact deepfake recreations, Hong Kong police said at a briefing on Friday.
“(In the) multi-person video conference, it turns out that everyone [he saw] was fake,” senior superintendent Baron Chan Shun-ching told the city’s public broadcaster RTHK....
Top scams of 2024
Did you or someone you know report a scam to the FTC in 2024? Thank you! Those reports help the FTC bring enforcement cases and educate people about scams. Let’s jump into the top 2024 scams.
The headline is this: even though the number of fraud reports is roughly the same as last year, more people lost a lot more money to fraud. One in three people who reported fraud said they lost money (up from one in four last year), adding up to $12.5 billion (up $2.5 billion from 2023). People lost over $3 billion to scams that started online, compared to approximately $1.9 billion lost to more “traditional” contact methods like calls, texts, or emails. However, people lost more money per person (a median of $1,500) when they interacted with scammers on the phone. And, once again, imposter scams topped the list of scams reported.
Here are some other things to know...
Windsor Man Pleads Guilty to Extortion and Threats
A Windsor man pleaded guilty on Oct. 22, 2025 in federal court in Springfield to making online threats and extortionate demands.
Michael Andrew Rodgers, 32, pleaded guilty to one count of threatening interstate communications and one count of extortionate interstate communications before U.S. District Court Judge Mark G. Mastroianni, who scheduled sentencing for Feb. 4, 2026. Rodgers was arrested and charged in September 2024.
On April 5, 2023, Rodgers posted a threat on the Google review page of a Springfield medical practice that stated: “They gonna get what’s coming soon. […] Will be there in the morning to get them myself one way or another. Locked and loaded.” Beneath this text, Rodgers included an image of a hand holding a gun...
Correspondence, telephone calls and website claiming to be 'The Franco-British Lawyers Society' and misusing details of a genuine law firm
The SRA has been advised that a member of the public has been contacted by telephone and in writing by an individual purporting to be from 'The Franco-British Lawyers Society' offering legal services in connection with a claim relating to spray foam insulation removal. Following the initial unsolicited telephone call, the recipient received correspondence setting out details and a contract for legal services to proceed with a claim for compensation...
Fraud and scam alerts
We have been made aware of several emails purporting to originate from Simmons & Simmons sent to individuals alleging that their Facebook pages have infringed various US intellectual property rights via the unauthorised sharing of audio and visual content. The recipients of these emails are asked to click on a link to view evidence of the alleged infringement. These emails are not genuine and the links are likely to be malicious...
Tightening the reins on payment fraud: how the EU's new regulations aim to protect consumers
The number of payment fraud cases and the associated losses incurred has increased sharply in recent years. According to the European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Central Bank (ECB), the total value of fraudulent transactions in the EEA was no less than EUR 4.3 billion in 2022. The EBA concluded that 68% of the damages suffered are borne by payers.
In an opinion of 24 April 2024, the EBA concludes that fraudsters have adapted their techniques in recent years and further points out that there is less focus on stealing customer data and more on persuading individuals to make undue payments. This has led to more complex fraud techniques, particularly through the use of artificial intelligence and social engineering...
By choosing to REPORT a suspected scam, you’re taking an important step toward stopping fraud before it reaches others. Every piece of information no matter how small, helps us uncover deceptive practices, track emerging threats, and hold impostors accountable.
At Legal-Adviser, we believe that informed individuals are empowered individuals. Together, we can create a safer environment where genuine legal professionals are distinguished from those who prey on trust and uncertainty.
Thank you for standing with us in the fight against legal impersonation and fraud. Your vigilance helps protect the integrity of the legal community and safeguards those who might otherwise fall victim to these schemes.
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