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Learn to Fight Fraud: a Free Webinar

Thousands of attempts are now being made to defraud lawyers by e-mail from individuals pretending to be potential clients. A surprising number are successful.

The problem is the lawyers receive six-figure checks purporting to be settlements that are forged cashier?s checks. Many lawyers are not aware of how long it takes the banking system to recognize and notify depositors of the forged checks. Scammers attempt to have money wired to them before discovery.

Learn how to protect yourself from these situations and to recognize the ?badges of fraud? in these e-mails. This free 30-minute webinar, set for noon on Tuesday, Dec. 15 is presented as a member service features OBA General Counsel Gina Hendryx and OBA Management Assistance Program Director Jim Calloway. Access this event from anywhere with an established Internet connection.

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