Avoiding Scams Targeting Camp Lejeune Contamination Victims

 Posted on March 30, 2023 in Personal Injury

Due to legislation passed late last year, victims of the Camp Lejeune contamination crisis – and the surviving loved ones of those who have already died as a result of it – are now able to pursue compensation. Yet, just as was the case with emergency funds for business owners who were struggling due to Covid-19, where there is money to be had, scam artists abound. As a result, it is both heartbreaking and not surprising to learn that scam artists are now targeting the victims of the Camp Lejeune contamination.

How Are These Scams Playing Out?

Because victims of toxic exposure at Camp Lejeune have banded together to file a class action lawsuit, the legal process of pursuing compensation is progressing in very specific ways. Although victims are working with their own attorneys to pursue compensation, the lawsuit itself is streamlined in ways that most injury-related lawsuits are not. Scam artists are taking advantage of this streamlined approach by disguising their efforts as activities related to the class action itself.

Specifically, scammers are sending emails or initiating phone calls with likely victims and their loved ones. These communications indicate that the target of the scam is eligible for compensation via the legitimate class action lawsuit. However, instead of directing the target of the scam to seek legal guidance, these communications indicate that clicking a link or calling a number will result in a financial award.

Scam artists are specifically posing as representations of the camp. They may ask for personal information about a service member or a member of their family who was exposed to tainted water during the contamination crisis period. Or, by inspiring a scam victim to click on a specific link, malware may be downloaded on the individual’s device in order to facilitate identity theft. Some scams aim to take both personal information and money from victims in the form of “filing fees.”

Becoming a party to a class action takes some effort and does require the disclosure of some personal information. However, legitimate legal representatives will not ask for this information until you have signed agreements that protect that information and your rights.

Schedule a Free Case Evaluation with a Cook County Camp Lejeune Lawyer Today for Assistance

If you have suffered harm due to the Camp Lejeune contamination scandal – or you have lost a loved one who died as a result of their exposure at Camp Lejeune – please understand that you do not need to navigate a single step of the compensation process alone. You deserve justice and you deserve to receive what you are rightfully owed without undue delay. The skilled team of Cook County, IL Camp Lejeune lawyers at Schwartz Injury Law can assist you with your pursuit of justice and we can protect your interests from any scam artists you may encounter along the way.

To schedule a confidential, risk-free legal consultation at no cost, you can either submit a contact form on our website or call our team at 708-226-9000. Our firm has the utmost respect for those who have served and their loved ones who have stood by their side. We look forward to hearing your story and assisting you with your legal needs.

Source: 

https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/28433-scam-alert-spot-a-phishing-scam-disguised-as-a-camp-lejeune-class-action-notice