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Question

I have been advised that a relative of mine died in the Jul7 7, 2005 bombing in the u.k, and I was sent a acpy of a death certificate, etc. How can I find out if this is true. It is signed by Alexander Marshall, LLB (Hons), Partner - Campbell Law Firm, 320 Bethnal Green Road Bethnal Green, London E2 OAH, United Kingdom., What can you tell me about this firm and if it is legitimate/

Please answer soon, as I keep getting these. Thank you for your help. I also got a letter of Authorization. It has a heading showing "Probate Department, 42-49 High Holborn, London WCW 6NP, signed by Alice ???? (can't read last name, It also names Standard Chartered Bank, London, UK.

Answer 1

I would say this is almost ceratinly an elaborate scam, especially if they are asking for your bank details. Having checked, the address of the law firm (and they would call themselves "solicitors" in the UK, not a "law firm") is actually a photo developing shop:http://www.londononline.co.uk/profiles/110851/.

All legitimate British solicitors are members of The Law Society. You can check with them if such a person as "Alexander Marshall" or company called "Campbell Law Firm" exists:http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/aboutlawsociety.law

Here is a list of all the victims of the London bombings on that day, which may help you to find if the details of the deceased person tie up :http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/spl/hi/uk/05/london_blasts/victims/default.stm

Answer 2

SCAM, Hoax, ......

If you do contact them, it will seem very legal and first but before you can get the money you will have to pay the taxes or tranfer fee, or ..... you pay but you won't get the money.