FBI Issues Warning: Scammers Impersonating Law Firms on Social Media

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has issued a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) warning of a sharp increase in scams involving individuals impersonating law firms, attorneys, and government officials—especially on social media and encrypted messaging platforms. These scammers are targeting individuals involved in ongoing litigation or those who may be vulnerable to financial schemes, using the names and reputations of legitimate law firms to commit fraud.

Silver Miller takes this threat seriously, and we want to be clear: We will never directly contact you via social media, Signal, WhatsApp, Telegram, or any other messenger app.

How the Scam Works

According to the FBI, these scams typically involve fraudsters posing as lawyers or firm representatives and reaching out to targeted victims via social media or messaging apps. They often use stolen logos, fake profiles, or even doctored court documents to make their communications appear legitimate. Victims are then pressured into sharing sensitive information or sending money to fraudulent accounts under the guise of legal action or settlement negotiations.

In many cases, these impersonators claim to represent actual law firms with real litigation pending. Their messages may include threats of arrest, seizure of assets, or missed court deadlines unless immediate payment or documentation is provided.

Protect Yourself from Legal Impersonation Scams

Silver Miller wants all current and prospective clients to know the following:

• We will never reach out to you directly via social media or messaging apps like Facebook, Instagram, Signal, WhatsApp, or Telegram.
• All legitimate communication from Silver Miller will come from an email ending in @SilverMillerLaw.com.
• If you ever receive a suspicious message claiming to be from our firm, do not respond or provide any personal or financial information. Instead, contact us directly through our website or call our office to verify the communication.

What To Do If You’ve Been Targeted

If you suspect you’ve been contacted by someone impersonating a lawyer or law firm, you should:

• Report the incident immediately to the FBI via www.ic3.gov.
• Save all messages, emails, or documents received.
• Avoid sending any money or personal information.
• Contact the real law firm or attorney directly through verified contact information.

Trust the Source. Verify the Message.

Silver Miller is committed to protecting its clients—not only in the courtroom, but also from the growing threat of legal impersonation scams. When in doubt: don’t click, don’t reply, and don’t pay.

Contact Silver Miller through our secure website at www.silvermillerlaw.com if you need to confirm the authenticity of any legal correspondence you received.