Avoid Scams! Protecting Yourself From Social Media Fraud

Last updated on August 18, 2025

Social media scammers are increasingly targeting law firm clients through sophisticated impersonation schemes. These fraudulent actors have created fake accounts using our firm’s name, attorney likenesses and copied content to deceive unsuspecting individuals.

At Naimeh Salem & Associates PLLC, we take these fraudulent activities seriously and want to protect our clients and community members from falling victim to these deceptive practices. We are committed to raising awareness about these threats to help you stay safe online.

How Social Media Scammers Target Law Firm Clients

Social media platforms have become breeding grounds for sophisticated scam operations that target individuals seeking legal assistance. These scammers employ various tactics to appear legitimate while attempting to steal money or personal information from unsuspecting victims.

Scammers create multiple fake accounts to increase their reach and avoid detection when platforms shut down individual fraudulent profiles.

• Multiple Facebook/social media accounts: Scammers operate numerous fake profiles to communicate through Facebook Messenger, Instagram, and other sites, with potential victims
• Copied content strategy: Fraudulent accounts copy legitimate posts from our firm and reach out to people who comment on those posts
• Client confusion: Some clients encounter these scam accounts online and contact them for help, believing they are communicating with our legitimate firm
• Attorney impersonation: Fake accounts use attorney likenesses without permission, including recent fraudulent charity posts using attorney Naimeh Salem’s and Gregory Guarino’s images, examples below.

  

 

These tactics create confusion and put innocent people at risk of financial fraud and identity theft.

 

Red Flags That Indicate Fraudulent Communication

Recognizing the warning signs of scam communications can help you avoid becoming a victim of these fraudulent schemes. Legitimate law firms follow specific protocols for client communication and payment processing that scammers typically cannot replicate. Common tactics by scammers include:

• Payment requests through Zelle: Our firm does not use the Zelle payment app for any transactions or fee collection
• Social media payment requests: We never request payment of any kind through social media platforms or messaging apps
• Unsolicited contact: Legitimate attorneys do not typically initiate contact through social media messaging without prior arrangement
• Immediate payment demands: Scammers often pressure victims to make quick payments before they can verify the legitimacy of the request

Understanding these warning signs helps protect you from falling victim to these sophisticated fraud schemes.

How To Verify Legitimate Communication

If you believe you have encountered a fraudulent account impersonating our firm or have been targeted by scammers, please report the incident to the appropriate social media platform and contact Naimeh Salem & Associates PLLC through our official website or call 832-639-0312 to verify any communication you have received.