Thursday, September 13, 2012

Jasper, the friendly respondent


From: Lydia Kwang
Subject: Re: Dear Counsel (More Details)
Date: September 13


Dear Counsel,

I live in South Korea while My ex spouse Jasper Kwang lives in Seattle, Washington. As a result of time difference it is difficult to reach you. We were divorced in South Korea but my ex husband Jasper Kwang relocated to the United States. He is a citizen. We both agreed under a separation Agreement incorporated, merged into and made part of the court decree for a settlement of Child Support, Spousal Support, and Medical support of $941,100.00, he has paid me $270,500.00 but still owing $670,600.00 and the stipulated time for completion of payment has long elapsed. This is the reason why I contacted your firm, as there is already an agreement in place. I know for sure my ex husband has the financial means to pay for balance he owes me nut just because i have not taken any legal measures against him, he has decided not to payment the balance, so right now i need your help "Legally". Thus, I request your legal services to enforce the court order compelling him to remit balance he owes me. I will be pleased to provide further information like the copy of the terms of separation agreement, and the Court's Decree (i.e. Divorce Decree) and I will be pleased to provide further information on this case on request.

I expect this to be resolved in a timely manner. Sequels to this, if you are happy to proceed, kindly send me a copy of your retainer and if the terms are acceptable I will sign so we can commence the process without delay.

Thank you for your anticipated cooperation and professionalism.

Yours truly,

Lydia Kwang

10 comments:

  1. Just received the same exact email at our firm today just different names

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  2. I received the exact same email, even using the same name. I was careful, and responded by a separate email, rather than answering her directly. I told her I would need her documents, a signed retainer agreement and $2,000.00 to pay the translator and review the documents. If I decided to take the case, the rest of the retainer would be an additional $8,000.00, which she would have to pay with certified funds, because I was not going to give her access to my account. She agreed to all. Still suspicious, I decided to get advice from my IT guy. And boy am I glad I did...he sent me here!

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    1. I got the same email from Harmony Young. Same dollar amounts and almost the exact same text. I asked for more information and also asked her if she know Lydia and copied the email to show the similarities.

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  3. I got pretty much the same email from a Bella Kyung, with different amounts, and attachments purporting to be her drivers' license, marriage certificate, separation agreement and divorce decree.

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    1. I just got one from a Bella Kyung. Same thing, except she even had a referral name of a laywer I know in her e-mail. Luckily I called him first before getting sucked in. He said he never heard of her. What a deep level scam!

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    2. From: Bella Kyung [mailto:lovebellak@gmail.com]
      Sent: November 7, 2012 2:25 PM

      Subject: Review my case...

      Dear Counsel,

      I wish to know if your firm handle case related to Child Support,Spousal
      Support, Equitable distribution and Medical support.
      Please advise if you handle such case.

      Bella

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  4. I got the same as Anonymous above. A pretty deep level scam, if you ask me.

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  5. I got the identical request from Bella Kyung, demanded $15K in certified funds wired to a US Bank, and was told it would be forthcoming as soon as my retainer reached her.... Glad I checked here!

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  6. I received almost exactly the same email here in New Jersey

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  7. When you suspect that it is a scam, you sgould avoid accepting any kind of checks as the most common version of the scam is to send a check for more than you ask for and request that you return the overpayment. 2 weeks later, her check comes back "No Such Account" and you have already sent her some of your money.

    Even depositing her check and not sending her $$ for a longer period will cause your bank to scrutinize your deposits closer after you deposit a bogus check at your bank.

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