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Urgent Legal Call Precautions
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If you receive a suspicious legal call, verify its legitimacy by contacting your local court directly. Never share personal information over the phone. You can request detailed information to be sent via mail for a safer and documented approach. Always be cautious and protect your personal information.Full Conversation
Received a voicemail from a woman who only left her name, call back number, and stated it was regarding a urgent legal issue. She named the county I lived in but not what the legal issue was or where she was calling from. She left a case number but don't know if it is for where she is calling from or my county. I did look it up on my county court case lookup but nothing showed
Hello ****, this situation might be a scam. Genuine legal issues usually come in written form. If you feel comfortable, you may call back and ask for specifics. However, avoid giving any personal info unless you're sure it's legitimate. Can you tell me your county for more specific guidance?
Lenawee County in Michigan.
Hello ****,
In Michigan, it's essential to confirm the validity of such calls before proceeding. Here are some steps to take:
*. Contact your local court directly.
*. Never share personal information over phone.
*. Report the call to local police if it seems suspicious.
Lenawee County Court: (*) *-*, always verify the number from an official source.
In Michigan, it's essential to confirm the validity of such calls before proceeding. Here are some steps to take:
*. Contact your local court directly.
*. Never share personal information over phone.
*. Report the call to local police if it seems suspicious.
Lenawee County Court: (*) *-*, always verify the number from an official source.
Don't they legally have to tell me what it is regarding if I call them back and ask for information?
Hello ****,
In Michigan, there's no specific law that mandates they must disclose the details of an urgent legal matter over the phone. However, professional legal practitioners usually provide sufficient information and communicate transparently. Always be cautious with such calls.
In Michigan, there's no specific law that mandates they must disclose the details of an urgent legal matter over the phone. However, professional legal practitioners usually provide sufficient information and communicate transparently. Always be cautious with such calls.
Okay, can I ask for them to mail me specifics of any and all legal issues
Hello ****,
Yes, you have the right to ask for detailed information about any legal issue involving you to be sent via mail. It is generally safer and provides a paper trail for future reference.
Yes, you have the right to ask for detailed information about any legal issue involving you to be sent via mail. It is generally safer and provides a paper trail for future reference.
Okay. I am very cautious about this call. Mainly because the caller had an slight accent and had to pause for a minute before giving her call back number. What about the case number she gave. Would it be for a case in my county?
Hello ****,
Yes, the case number typically should correspond to a case in your county court system. However, it's important to verify this with your local court directly. Always remember to be cautious and protect your personal information.
Yes, the case number typically should correspond to a case in your county court system. However, it's important to verify this with your local court directly. Always remember to be cautious and protect your personal information.
Okay thank you.
Hello ****,
You're welcome! It's great to hear that you're being cautious. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, don't hesitate to ask. Stay safe and be vigilant.
You're welcome! It's great to hear that you're being cautious. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, don't hesitate to ask. Stay safe and be vigilant.
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