[Warning] Possible fraud by persons impersonating O&F personnel

Understanding Entertainment Law in Japan
June 6, 2024
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It has come to our attention that individuals impersonating members of Ohara & Furukawa have fraudulently used our firm’s name and have made other false claims in order to commit fraud. Please be aware that neither our firm nor its associates are connected to these activities.

If you are contacted by someone unknown claiming to represent Ohara & Furukawa or one of its members, please ensure you verify their identity rigorously. If you have any doubts, reach out to us directly through the contact details provided at the end of this message.

  • Suspicious telephone calls or email contacts from individuals claiming to be O&F lawyers or clients
  • Situations where our firm’s name and/or lawyers’ names and email addresses appear on possible phishing websites or sites suspected of committing fraud
  • Social media accounts abusing photos of our lawyers, professionals, or staff members
  • Forged certificates of enrollment, agreement letters, and attestations containing our firm’s name, created and provided via email
  • Situations in which an individual swindled money, in the form of a commission fee, by claiming that he/she would arrange legal consultations with our lawyers.
  • Fraudulent use of false business cards and receipts, posing as our lawyers, to defraud money

We appreciate your vigilance and cooperation in this matter.

Sincerely,

Ohara & Furukawa

Please contact us from here.