August 30, 2026, 2:42 pm | Read time: 2 minutes
A letter from a law firm can quickly cause unrest, especially when it demands several thousand euros. Consumers are currently receiving such letters. The Saxony Consumer Center warns about letters allegedly from a lawyer in Düsseldorf. However, according to consumer advocates, these demands are not genuine payment requests but a scam.
Thousands of Euros Demanded in Letters
The letters are titled “Final Extrajudicial Claim.” The senders demand 3,533.20 euros for a supposed telephone subscription to a lottery game at “Lottoagents24.com.” According to the letter, the contract was supposedly made in January 2023.
Additionally, the senders set a ten-day deadline and threaten with a lawsuit and a court order. According to the Saxony Consumer Center, the scammers use the name and contact details of a real law firm.
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Obvious Doubts About Authenticity
The Saxony Consumer Center has examined the letters and notes several irregularities. There are significant doubts about the authenticity of the letters. The affected lawyer has already informed the relevant chamber about the misuse of his data.
The website mentioned in the letter is also suspicious. According to the consumer center, it was only registered in July 2026. This does not match the claim that the supposed lottery subscription was made in January 2023.
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Remarkably, according to the Saxony Consumer Center, in some cases, the last four digits of the IBAN match the actual account details of the recipients. The consumer advocates see this as a possible indication of data theft. The correct information could lend credibility to the letter and prompt recipients to take the demand seriously.
How Affected Individuals Should Respond
The Saxony Consumer Center advises not to be pressured by short deadlines or threatened costs. Suspicious demands should not be paid without verification.
Additionally, consumers should not share confidential bank details over the phone or via email. If there is suspicion of data theft, the consumer center recommends filing a police report. For questions about unjustified demands or questionable collection letters, affected individuals can contact the Saxony Consumer Center.