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For example, some such messages indicate that the addressee of the email/letter has inherited a substantial sum of money, and go on to ask the recipient for personal information and/or money.  They may appear to be sent using or in the name of a current member of Chambers.  Communications of this type will be part of a scam or “Phishing” exercise run by individuals using Chambers’ name or those of individual members illegally and without authorisation.  If brought to our attention we report the police/counter-fraud agencies.  We hope in this way to counter the illegitimate use of Chambers’ name or those of its members.

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