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
Just received the same exact email at our firm today just different names
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeleteI 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.
DeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteI 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!
DeleteFrom: Bella Kyung [mailto:lovebellak@gmail.com]
DeleteSent: 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
I got the same as Anonymous above. A pretty deep level scam, if you ask me.
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeleteI received almost exactly the same email here in New Jersey
ReplyDeleteWhen 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.
ReplyDeleteEven 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.