The Attorney General’s Office is warning of a scam targeting potential clients of Legal Services of Eastern Missouri. The Attorney General’s Office was notified by Legal Services of Eastern Missouri yesterday of a scam letter received by a client purporting to be from Legal Services of Eastern Missouri seeking a “retainer fee” of $3500.
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, which provides civil legal assistance to low-income individuals, does not charge its clients for representation.
The scam letter has a Legal Services of Eastern Missouri logo at the top and instructs the recipient to remit payment to Legal Services of Eastern Missouri at a P.O. Box that is not affiliated with the organization.
“Legal Services of Eastern Missouri provides vital legal support in our communities to low-income citizens. That someone would try to take advantage of the organization and the clients it serves is despicable,” said Attorney General Eric Schmitt. “I encourage anyone who receives a similar letter to contact my office.”
The Attorney General’s Office encourages anyone who receives a letter purporting to be from Legal Services of Eastern Missouri seeking a retainer fee or other payment for legal services to contact his office at 1-800-392-8222 or by filing a complaint online.
