Hey there! Have you recently gotten texts or calls promising to help you recover “frozen money” lost to online scams? If so, you’re not alone. Lately, at La Défense Law Firm, we’ve been swamped with folks telling us about “Lawyer A” or “Lawyer B” claiming to be from our team, offering to get their money back from internet fraud. Here’s the catch: it’s not us—it’s scammers pretending to be La Défense. They’re using our name and logo to trick people into handing over more cash. Sound familiar? This kind of high-tech scam is popping up everywhere, so let’s break it down and figure out how to stay safe!
“Frozen Money” and the Hot New Scam
You’ve probably heard of “frozen money”—it’s what people call cash they’ve lost to online scams, like fake investments or hacked bank accounts. Losing money stings, and who wouldn’t want it back? These scammers know that, so they’ve cooked up a fresh trick: posing as law firms like La Défense to “help” you. They hit you up with messages, calls, even slick fan pages, promising to recover your funds if you just pay a small fee upfront. But guess what? Once you send the money, they vanish, leaving you twice burned.
How Do They Pull It Off?
These guys aren’t amateurs—they’ve got a system:
- Targeting the Vulnerable: They hunt down people who’ve already been scammed, often buying victim lists off shady corners of the web.
- Faking It Like Pros: They whip up fan pages, websites, and logos that look just like La Défense’s—hard to tell apart at a glance.
- Sweet Talk: “Pay us 5-10% of your frozen money upfront, and we’ll get it all back in days!”—tempting, right? It’s a trap.
- Gone in a Flash: After you transfer the cash, they block you, shut down their pages, and move on to the next target.
They love using hard-to-trace methods like e-wallets or dummy bank accounts. With tech tricks like VPNs, they’re practically ghosts—tough to catch.
How Big Is This Scam?
In Vietnam
With over 70 million internet users, Vietnam’s a playground for scams like this. Just in the past few months, we’ve had dozens of people tell us about fake “La Défense lawyers” contacting them. It’s not just about losing money—it’s shaking trust in legit legal help too. Scary stuff!
Around the World
This isn’t new globally either. In the US, they call these “recovery scams,” targeting past victims and raking in millions yearly. Europe’s got its share too—fake law firms popping up via email or ads. Thanks to tech, these crooks can hop borders without breaking a sweat.
Why’s It So Risky?
Trust Exploit: They piggyback on names like La Défense to make you feel safe.
Double Whammy: You’ve already lost once; now they hit you again—ouch!
Slippery as Eels: They hide so well with tech that tracking them down is a headache.
What Does the Law Say?
Vietnam’s law doesn’t mess around:
Scamming online can land you 1 to 20 years in jail, or even life for the worst cases (Penal Code 2015).
The 2018 Cybersecurity Law bans faking identities online to profit.
But nabbing them? That’s tricky—cross-border shenanigans and vanishing evidence slow things down. So, you’ve got to watch out for yourself first.
How to Dodge the Trap?
No worries—you can outsmart them with a little care:
- Double-Check: Someone says they’re from La Défense? Call our official hotline to confirm.
- No Upfront Cash: Real services don’t ask for “pre-payments to recover money”—that’s fishy.
- Spot Fake Ads: Fan pages or sites with no clear contact info, or that don’t match our official channels, scream scam.
- Speak Up: If something feels off, tell the police or us right away.
A Heads-Up from La Défense Law Firm
Let’s get this straight: La Défense Law Firm doesn’t offer “frozen money recovery” through random texts, shady fan pages, or upfront fees without a proper contract. Everything we do is legit, transparent, and direct with our clients. Right now, scammers are hijacking our name and image to fool people. We’re working with the cops to shut them down, but here’s what we need you to know:
Don’t fall for “money recovery” promises from sketchy sources.
Don’t send cash to anyone claiming to be us through unofficial channels.
If these fake “lawyers” reach out, let us or the police know ASAP so we can step in.
This scam’s spreading fast, and we don’t want you getting stung again. Stay sharp, check twice, and stick to trusted sources. Need real help? The real La Défense is here for you—but through the proper way, not some dodgy scam trick!
Read more:
- La Défense Law Firm: Your Go-To Ally Against White-Collar Crime
- La Défense Vietnam: Your Trusted Full-Service Law Firm in Hanoi
- Legal Services for Foreigners: La Déféne