Email Scam Alert Indiana

Summary

The email you received is likely a scam. It contains red flags such as threats, urgency for payment, and a generic Gmail contact. Legitimate legal communications would not use such tactics or email addresses. To verify, contact your local court directly. Avoid responding or sending money to the email provided. If you have further concerns, consider consulting a consumer protection attorney.

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I just received this email and have no idea if it is valid or not. Attention, LAWSUIT COURT CASE FILES NO: JC98325 LAWSUIT COST - $*.* (INCLUDING ATTORNEY FEE/COURT FEE/ALL TAXES) SETTLEMENT AMOUNT - $*.* CONTACT AT: attorney.samantha.brookes@gmail.com *. If you can make a one-time payment of $*.* (same-day payment) we can close your case file with this amount only. *. If you are looking for a weekly payment then you have to pay the total amount of $*.* with a payment arrangement and you can pay $*.* weekly till paid in full. Account Status: WARRANT IS ACTIVE FOR SEARCH AND SEIZE (Violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Defamation of Character.) "Debtor (You) has been declared as guilty by Authorized Law Enforcement Department, Seizure Warrant has been activated under * USC 1692g Sec. * (b) of the FDCPA” Unless delayed notice is authorized below, you must give a copy of the warrant and a receipt for the property taken to the person from whom, or from whose premises, the property was taken, or leave the copy and receipt at the place where the property was taken. The officer executing this warrant or an officer present during the execution of the warrant must prepare as required by law and promptly return this warrant. Under * U.S.C. § 3103a (b), I find that immediate notification may have an adverse result listed in * U.S.C. * (except for delay of trial), and authorize the officer executing this warrant to delay notice to the person who, or whose property, will be searched or seized. Note: You will be contacted by your local county authorities. The National Debt Recovery Department is closing this account and declaring it as a GUILTY. If we do not receive any feedback from your side, then you will be the only person who will be responsible for any consequences. NOTE: YOU STILL HAVE CHANCE TO RECTIFY THIS OUTSIDE OF COURT, FOLLOW THE RESOLVEMENT PROCEDURE BELOW IF YOU WANT TO RESOLVE THE CASE OUTSIDE OF COURT THEN CONTACT TO RESTITUTION ATTORNEY: attorney.samantha.brookes@gmail.com Sincerely, Attorney Samantha Brookes, Debt Settlement Associates Debt Settlement Department Contact- attorney.samantha.brookes@gmail.com Gilbert Law Firm LLC. Copyright © * Gilbert Law Firm LLC | Privacy | Terms of use | Carrier
Hi Renee, this email appears to be a scam. Here are some red flags:
- Threats and urgency for payment.
- Generic contact email (Gmail).
- No legitimate contact or court details.
To confirm, you can contact your local court directly. Do not respond or send any money to the email provided.
Do you have any other questions or need further assistance?