Be vigilant!
Fake lawyers on the web and social networks
Some non-lawyers do not hesitate to use the name and identity of lawyers on the Roll of the Order to deceive people seeking legal services and to fraudulently extort money from them.
These fake lawyers set up websites that look realistic and credible, often use social networks, and their messages are convincing. You have to be vigilant not to fall prey to these fraudsters. Use the Find a lawyer tool on the homepage of the Barreau’s website to obtain the lawyer’s telephone number and professional email address. The professional contact details published in the Find a lawyer tool are completely reliable and are the ones you should use to contact a lawyer. If in doubt, do not hesitate to call the person at the number next to their name in Find a lawyer to make sure that you are not dealing with an impersonator.
Important Tips to Protect Yourself from Fraud
Fraudsters sometimes impersonate lawyers to deceive individuals or businesses. Even if someone uses the title of lawyer or claims to be a member of the Barreau, it does not necessarily mean it’s true.
Be cautious of fake lawyers who assume the identity of real ones.
How can you avoid falling victim to this type of fraud?
Adopt these good practices:
- Verify if the person is listed on the Roll of the Order of Advocates, which includes all members of the Barreau, and check their professional contact information. The Find a Lawyer tool is available on the website of the Barreau du Québec.
- Be alert to suspicious communications: unprofessional emails, frequent spelling errors, or missing detailed contact information should raise red flags.
- Never share sensitive information: before disclosing any personal or financial data, confirm the person’s identity with the Barreau.
Spread the word!
Sharing this information with those around you can help reduce fraud attempts. If in doubt, contact the Barreau du Québec directly.
Fake lawyers reported to the Barreau du Québec
The following lists contain fake lawyers with a Quebec address and bogus lawyer websites that have been reported to the Barreau du Québec. These lists are not exhaustive; they contain only the names of websites and fake lawyers that have been reported to the Barreau du Québec or for which the Barreau has received complaints, as well as website owners and fake lawyers who have refused to cooperate with the Barreau du Québec. Some bogus lawyer websites or fake lawyers are not included on these lists because they have not yet been brought to the Barreau’s attention or because their name has been changed.
Fake lawyers and/or impersonation of real lawyers
| Name(s) used | Contact details | Other details |
|---|---|---|
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« CABINET AVOCAT MAÎTRE DAVID MEDDOWS »
« Maître David Meddows » |
Courriels : m.davidmeddows@gmail.com n.jordanie100@gmail.com x.migeot@medef79.fr |
Aucun avocat de ce nom au Québec Mode opératoire : Transmet des courriels d’hameçonnage annonçant aux gens avoir gagné une somme d’argent à un tirage. |
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« Gordon Chambers & Associates Inc. »
« Avocat Gordon Taylor » |
Courriel : gordontaylor440@gmail.com |
Aucun avocat de ce nom au Québec Mode opératoire : Transmet des courriels d’hameçonnage annonçant aux gens qu’il est l’avocat de son client décédé et qu’il veut léguer l’héritage de ce dernier. |
| « Ibrahima khaliloulaye Mbaye » |
Courriel : sds.contact123@gmail.com |
Aucun avocat de ce nom au Québec Mode opératoire : Transmet des courriels d’hameçonnage demandant le paiement de frais de compte d’immigration. |
| « Samuel Ringuet, LLB, LLM » |
Adresse : 72, Front St W Toronto, Ontario, M5J 1E3 Courriel : Samuelringuet2@consultant.com Site Web : https://www.breensfirm.com/ |
Utilisation du nom d’un étudiant en droit Mode opératoire : Transmet des courriels d’hameçonnage annonçant aux gens qu’il est l’avocat de son client décédé et qu’il veut léguer l’héritage de ce dernier. |
| « Eric Pierre Nkomo » |
Aucun avocat de ce nom au Québec Mode opératoire : Utilisation d’un faux permis d’exercice de la profession d’avocat délivré par le Barreau du Québec. |
Bogus lawyer websites
| Name(s) used | Contact details | Fake websites and other details |
|---|---|---|
| « KENNEDY & JONS SOLICITORS » |
Adresse : 91 rue Saint Pierre Québec, QC, G1K 4A4, Canada Courriels : info@kjonesolicitors.com kjonessolicitors@gmail.com Tél. : 514 819-0447 |
https://kjonesolicitors.com/ca/ |
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« STUBBS LLP. Canada »
« John K. Stubbs » |
Adresse : 8th Floor Quebec 91S 6C3, Canada Courriels : info@stubbsllp.com stubbsllp@gmail.com Tél. : 1902-9065-241 |
http://www.stubbsllp.com/
Aucun avocat de ce nom au Québec |