FRAUD ALERT: Property rights scam from Dan Nagasakii
A highly persuasive cheque scam involving a property rights violation has been circulating in Ontario and the United States by emails from “Dan Nagasakii of CCP Group International”. Unlike most other scam attempts, this one is eloquently worded and outlines a complex set of circumstances. Read an excerpt below:
I am contacting you in regards to a breach of license agreement, unfair competition, and trademark infringement with a client in your locale. Our client was granted an exclusive license to use and modify our Japanese language software products to create and manufacture English language versions of the Products and derivative products in the English language, and the exclusive rights to distribute the English language versions of the Products throughout the Canada …
On behalf of my company, I will like to enforce our intellectual property rights with respect to the unauthorized production of the versions of our products in Spanish language and the unauthorized distribution of the products within and to other regions outside Canada . If these falls under the scope of your practice and my request could be reasonably accommodated, please contact me as soon as possible so that I can provide you with further details. Otherwise, if you are not in a position to assist on these issues, your advice on the appropriate measures to take could be of assistance.
I will appreciate your prompt response. Thank you.
Warmest regards,
Dan Nagasakii
President/CEO
CCP Group International
Tokyoto Toshimaku Kita
Otsuka 3-12-22, Japan.
Following further investigation, “Dan Nagasakii” appears to be president not only of CCP Group International, but also of Dream International & Co. and H.I. International – these fake websites are mirrors of one another and were created to give an air of legitimacy to these scam attempts. Be vigilant with every request for services that you receive. Fraudulent requests for services can be made by email, paper mail and courier as well as by individuals who arrive in person to retain you and to use your trust account to receive and disburse funds. Be cautious with all cheques received, especially if they exceed the agreed upon amount.
Visit our Fraud section to read more on reported scams and how to avoid them.
Remember that you must always confirm a prospective client’s identification in accordance with the Client ID Regulations of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society.
If you decide to proceed with a transaction, be sure to go to the bank website to verify branch transit number, address and phone number on the cheque. Wait until the bank confirms that the funds are legitimate and are safe to withdraw from the deposit. Where possible, use the Large Value Transfer System (LVTS), an electronic funds transfer system that allows large payments to be exchanged securely and immediately.
For tips to avoid being victimized, read an updated listof ‘Red Flags”, andvisit the Fraud section on lians.ca. To report or seek advice on dealing with fraud and scam attempts, contact Cynthia Nield at or 902 423 1300, x346.
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