IntelliTechs · Oct 27, 2026
If someone claiming to be an attorney demands money over a debt you don't recognize, don't pay and don't give out card or bank details.
In a case the FTC announced in December 2019, the operators falsely presented themselves as attorneys, or as working with attorneys, and used that to pressure consumers into paying debts…
In Brazil, according to Olhar Digital and the trade group Fenacon, criminals pull real details of court cases from public sources, such as case numbers, amounts and lawyers' names.
These are standard consumer-protection steps rather than rules from one agency, so use your judgment on the specifics of your case.
Contact your bank or card issuer right away and ask about disputing the charge or recalling the transfer; speed matters.
A genuine law firm can explain who its client is, put the claim in writing and give you time to check it.
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