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Emails from "Mika Kennedy"

  • 1.  Emails from "Mika Kennedy"

    Posted 05-12-2015 12:15 PM

    Has anybody else on this list been receiving communications from a Mika
    Kennedy seeking to retain you to enforce a divorce judgment entered in Japan
    and which called for a large lump sum payment of alimony and child support
    from the husband to her?

    I usually get things like this that I know are scams, but "she" seems rather persistent, asking for my retainer agreement and sent me a judgment in English allegedly issued out of a Japanese court incorporating the terms of a settlement agreement calling for very substantial lump sum payments for alimony, child support, etc., even though I mentioned that her emails are similar to scam emails that I receive all the time. Thanks.


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    Robert Goldstein Esq.
    Manalapan NJ
    (732)972-1600
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  • 2.  RE: Emails from "Mika Kennedy"

    Posted 05-12-2015 12:18 PM
    Definitely Spam. I get these e-mails every once in a while and they all
    say the same stuff.


    Gregory Thomlison, Esq.
    Law Office of Stacey D. Kerr, Esq.
    650 Washington St.
    Suite 1C
    Toms River, NJ 08753
    Ph. (732) 736-8100

    THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS E-MAIL MESSAGE IS ATTORNEY-PRIVILEGED AND
    CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR
    ENTITY NAMED ABOVE. IF THE READER OF THIS MESSAGE IS NOT THE INTENDED
    RECIPIENT OR THE EMPLOYEE OR AGENT RESPONSIBLE TO DELIVER TO THE INTENDED
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    THIS COMMUNICATION IN ERROR, Please immediately notify us by telephone or
    reply to this email. Thank you.

    On Tue, May 12, 2015 at 12:15 PM, Robert Goldstein via New Jersey State Bar


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  • 3.  RE: Emails from "Mika Kennedy"

    Posted 05-12-2015 12:24 PM


    Its a complete scam. I think if you google her or the email account this 'person' has done this in other states. She was emailing my firm for 3 months even after I declined. The scam involves you depositing her check and she is able to get funds out of your account. As I said, this scam has been documented online.
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    Lorraine Medeiros Esq.
    Attorney

    56 Ferry Street, Suite 1
    Newark NJ
    (201)401-1785
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  • 4.  RE: Emails from "Mika Kennedy"

    Posted 05-12-2015 12:26 PM

    http://avoidaclaim.com/2013/separation-agreement-scam-using-the-name-mika-kennedy/

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    Lorraine Medeiros Esq.
    Attorney

    Newark NJ
    (201)401-1785
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  • 5.  RE: Emails from "Mika Kennedy"

    Posted 05-12-2015 04:08 PM

    Yes, I get scams like this all the time. Coincidentally, these all come from people in Japan. I would love to know how they get our email addresses

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    Christine Moriarty Brophy Esq
    Upper Saddle River NJ
    (201)785-1658
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  • 6.  RE: Emails from "Mika Kennedy"

    Posted 05-12-2015 04:12 PM
    Scam

    On Tuesday, May 12, 2015, Robert Goldstein via New Jersey State Bar


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  • 7.  RE: Emails from "Mika Kennedy"

    Posted 05-12-2015 04:59 PM

    Yes, I have received solicitations like this. The idea is for you to get what seems like a legitimate cashier's check in settlement of the matter, which the client pressures you to deposit and then issue a check immediately to him/her. I actually went along with something like this years ago, but thank God had the sense to wait three days. The bank noticed me the check was not good, and penalized me $75 !!!

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    Anne Garner Esq
    Toms River NJ
    (732)341-5230
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  • 8.  RE: Emails from "Mika Kennedy"

    Posted 05-12-2015 05:21 PM
    Bob:

    Persistent or not, this scam is over a decade old. The check, while seemingly looking good, is bogus.

    I'd like to know how they get our email addresses. But dollars to donuts, somebody will fall for it.

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  • 9.  RE: Emails from "Mika Kennedy"

    Posted 05-12-2015 06:25 PM
    DO NOT deposit any check(s) you receive. It is guaranteed to bounce and worse - it may cause your accounts at that financial institution to get frozen while an investigation is performed.

    Leslie A. Farber
    Attorney at Law
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  • 10.  RE: Emails from "Mika Kennedy"

    Posted 05-13-2015 02:04 PM

    It is astounding how many intelligent people get sucked in by these scammers.  That's why they keep doing it.  If only .001% of people fall for it, but they send out two million emails... do the math.

    These people are smart and they are slick.  The scams are evolving, but include:

     - Sending you a retainer check, then "reconciling" with spouse (who is now in the hospital or jail and needs funds ASAP) and asking that you send a refund by wire, keeping some amount for your trouble.  Or, the spouse "finds out about the check" and is threatening them - they need it refunded ASAP, again saying you can keep $$.

    - Using the name and even an actual (forged / account info copies) check from a local business (which will initially clear), then "settling the matter" and wanting a refund, which again needs to be wired.

    There's a lot on the web as to how to protect yourself, but a few pointers:

    1. Look for emails to "undisclosed recipients."
    2. Do not wire money to anyone.
    3. If you get a check for a large amount, have your admin hand-walk it into the bank and speak with a manager.


    One other thing.... I every now and again would toy with them a bit to see how long they'd keep trying.  Don't.  A client pointed out to me that these people brought down the websites for the Government of Nigeria and other countries who cracked down on them.  Do not poke a stick at them.  If you need a laugh and to look at the pro's who did so (and didn't get bitten), go to http://www.ebolamonkeyman.com/ (warning... a little off-color at times, but if you need a laugh after being frustrated by these scammers, it's well worth it).

    Just delete the email and move on.


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    David Perry Davis, Esq.
    112 West Franklin Avenue
    Pennington, NJ 08534
    www.FamilyLawNJ.pro
    Voice: 609-737-2222
    Fax: 609-737-3222
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