From: Joel Ecklund
Subject: Re: Debt Recovery Matter
Date: June 19, 2012 10:08:11 AM PDT
I have been directed by my local counsel, Mr. Warren L. Bachtel, Esq., to contact your office regarding possible legal representation of my firm.We are currently facing severe pressure from our Supplier to pay up the balance funds that we owe to them.This debt is as a result of an outstanding payment of $398,750.00 for goods delivered in good condition to our client,MECHANICAL SALES, INC.521 S Brandon Street Seattle, WA 98108. Due date for payment as stated in our Supplier's invoice was June 5th, 2012.
Please,do carry out a conflict check on my debtor and also let me know about your fee structure and rates.
We will like to draw your attention to the relationship with our customer which has been cordial and we have had successful business relationship over the past few years,and it is in our position to maintain this relationship after collection of the outstanding sum owed to us.Do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions.
I look forward to a timely response from you.
Sincerely,
Joel Ecklund
President
CODECK MANUFACTURING, INC.
410 Coloma Street
Sausalito, CA 94965
Tel:415 829-9429
Fax:1-888-858-5909
We just received this not so long ago:
ReplyDeleteI have been directed by my local counsel, Mr. Warren L. Bachtel, Esq., to contact your office regarding possible legal representation of my firm.We are currently facing severe pressure from our Supplier to pay up the balance funds that we owe to them.This debt is as a result of an outstanding payment of $398,750.00 for goods delivered in good condition to our client,Mooney Machine Tool Co Inc.24 Quebec Drive Huntingtn Sta, NY 11746 . Due date for payment as stated in our Supplier's invoice was June 5th, 2012.
Please,do carry out a conflict check on my debtor and also let me know about your fee structure and rates.
We will like to draw your attention to the relationship with our customer which has been cordial and we have had successful business relationship over the past few years,and it is in our position to maintain this relationship after collection of the outstanding sum owed to us.Do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions.
I look forward to a timely response from you.
Sincerely,
Joel Ecklund
President
CODECK MANUFACTURING, INC.
410 Coloma Street
Sausalito, CA 94965
Tel:415 829-9429
Fax:1-888-858-5909
I got this one too. Same plaintiff, same attorney, different defendant in my area. I checked the attorney and he's on the CA bar member directory, but in inactive status. Unfortunately, I didn't notice this until after talking on the phone and agreeing to send an engagement letter. Something about a middle-eastern accent combined with the last name "Ecklund" just didn't pass the smell test. I guess I should feel fortunate that all I lost was a few hours of my time. How does this scam work? Is the "defendant" in on it? He's just going to send me a check to put in trust?
ReplyDeleteThis is a similar one from Germany. They even sent me the "contract" with the supplier:
ReplyDeleteGood morning Mr. Wenzel,
Thank you for your email and my apology for the late response.
To enable you carry out the conflict check here is the debtor information below;
Liddy's Machine Shop, Inc.
825 Dora Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
United States
In anticipation that there will be no conflict for representation; I will proceed with details of the claims, we have an outstanding payment for goods supplied and delivered in good condition and acknowledged as such to Liddy's Machine Shop, Inc. valued at $925, 960.00 and they have paid $325, 000.00.
The said outstanding payment due date for payment was set for the 23rd January, 2012 as stipulated in our sales contract. After this agreement was breached, we had a lengthy negotiation, and consequently agreed to extend payment on contract signed by both parties to a deadline of 23rd April, 2012. Unfortunately, the extended deadline was not honoured.
We have a good relationship with our customer and we have had a successful business relationship over the past few years. We still want to maintain the relationship after collection of the funds owed to us.
We believe strongly that if your firm is retained, and the introduction of legal pressure may initiate immediate payment from our customer. Our expectation of your services for now will be within the scenario of a phone call or demand letter to our customer. This approach will trigger the much needed response from our customer towards payment.
When all available options have been exhausted, litigation may be introduced as a last resort. We will forward the pertinent document for your review.
You may send your retainer document for the board to review as we intend to commence immediately.
Sincerely,
Albert Gotthilf
Dir/Sales
ZeligSteel AG
Headquarters, sales and Krefeld plant
Oberschlesienstrasse 16
47807 Krefeld, Germany.
sales@zeligsteel.com
Tel. 0800-180-6586, Fax +49 (0)2151 7474102

ReplyDeleteWe are a large media publisher company here in Japan and we have a breach of contract agreement matter for collection in your jurisdiction.
Please advise us on your retainer fee so that we can forward you the agreement for your review and run a conflict check.
Yours Sincerely
Kenichi Kai CEO/CFO
Bunkasha Publishing Co., Ltd.
29-6, Ichibancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
ZIP 102-8405
TEL: 03-3222-5111
Email;kenichikaijp@gmail.com
http://www.bunkasha.co.jp/
We are a large media publisher company here in Japan and we have a breach of intellectual property agreement matter in your jurisdiction. Please advise us on your retainer fee so that we can forward you the agreement for your review and run a conflict check.
ReplyDeleteYours Sincerely
Kenji Ohwa (President)
Daiwa Shuppan Publishing Inc.
1-26-11, Otowa,
Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-0013
TEL: 03-5978-8131
Email;kenwaho01@gmail.com
http://www.daiwashuppan.com