Von Langen, LLC

10/05/2025

Received an Email Claiming You’re Entitled to an Estate from Von Langen, LLC?
Here’s What You Need to Know.

A fraudulent phishing scam is circulating, falsely using the name Von Langen, LLC (or variations of it) to convince people they’re entitled to an inheritance. These emails are not from our firm. Please stay alert and cautious.

What the Scam Looks Like:
These emails may claim:
• You’re an heir to someone you’ve never met, with no background details.
• A deceased person left you a “personal message” or included you in their “final wishes.”
• You should contact an “attorney” or company unrelated to us for next steps.

Scammers often use official-sounding language and email addresses resembling ours.
⚠️ Do not reply, click links, or share personal/financial information.

It has come to our attention that a fraudulent phishing email campaign is circulating, falsely using the name Von Langen, LLC (or some similar variation) to deceive individuals into believing they are entitled to an inheritance.

These emails are not from our firm, and we urge you to remain vigilant and cautious if you receive any such communication.

What the Scam Looks Like
The fraudulent emails may include one or more of the following claims:
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What the Scam Looks Like
The fraudulent emails may include one or more of the following claims:
• That you are the heir to the estate of an individual with whom you have no known relationship, and no additional background information is provided regarding your connection to the case.
• That a deceased individual left a “personal message” for you.
• That you were selected as an heir through a charitable act of kindness as a part of her “final wishes.”
• That you should contact an “attorney” (not affiliated with us) or their company (may not be listed as Von Langen, LLC) to proceed with the next steps.
The scammers may also use official-sounding language and reference our firm’s name to appear legitimate. These emails typically come from addresses that look deceptively similar to our company address.
⚠️ Important: These emails are NOT from Von Langen, LLC.
Do not respond. Do not share any personal or financial information. Do not contact the person listed in the email.

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Our Policy:
At Von Langen, LLC, we handle all estate matters with the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality. If we need to contact someone regarding an estate, we always provide verifiable credentials and references.

If you are ever contacted by someone claiming to be from our firm but they fail to provide proper credentials, do not engage. Instead, contact us directly to confirm the legitimacy of the communication.

Please note that we do contact individuals via email in connection with legitimate estate matters. However, if you receive a legitimate message from us, it will include:

Verifiable agency credentials and references
• A verified email address (ending in .com)
• Our direct phone line and address
• The name of the researcher assigned to the case
• The full estate name and your possible connection

How to Protect Yourself:
• ❌ Don’t respond or click links
• ✅ Report the email as phishing
• ✅ Forward it to [email protected]
• ✅ Call (561) 748-2936 to verify

Von Langen, LLC will never contact you about an estate without clear, verifiable credentials. For questions or to confirm a message’s legitimacy, reach us at (561) 748-2936 or missingheir.com.

09/30/2025

Received an Email Claiming You’re Entitled to an Estate from Von Langen, LLC?
Here’s What You Need to Know About a Current Phishing Scam.

It has come to our attention that a fraudulent phishing email campaign is circulating, falsely using the name Von Langen, LLC (or some similar variation) to deceive individuals into believing they are entitled to an inheritance.
These emails are not from our firm, and we urge you to remain vigilant and cautious if you receive any such communication.
________________________________________
What the Scam Looks Like
The fraudulent emails may include one or more of the following claims:
• That you are the heir to the estate of an individual with whom you have no known relationship, and no additional background information is provided regarding your connection to the case.
• That a deceased individual left a “personal message” for you.
• That you were selected as an heir through a charitable act of kindness as a part of her “final wishes.”
• That you should contact an “attorney” (not affiliated with us) or their company (may not be listed as Von Langen, LLC) to proceed with the next steps.
The scammers may also use official-sounding language and reference our firm’s name to appear legitimate. These emails typically come from addresses that look deceptively similar to our company address.
⚠️ Important: These emails are NOT from Von Langen, LLC.
Do not respond. Do not share any personal or financial information. Do not contact the person listed in the email.
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Our Policy on Contacting Individuals About Estates
At Von Langen, LLC, we handle all estate matters with the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality. If we need to contact someone regarding an estate, we always provide verifiable credentials and references.
If you are ever contacted by someone claiming to be from our firm but they fail to provide proper credentials, do not engage. Instead, contact us directly to confirm the legitimacy of the communication.
Please note that we do contact individuals via email in connection with legitimate estate matters. However, if you receive a legitimate message from us, it will include:
• Verifiable agency credentials and references
• A verified email address (ending in .com)
• Our direct phone line and address
• The name of the researcher assigned to the case
• The full estate name and your possible connection
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How to Protect Yourself
If you have received one of these suspicious emails:
• ❌ Do not reply.
• ❌ Do not click any links or download attachments.
• ❌ Do not provide any personal or financial information.
• ✅ Report the email as phishing through your email provider.
• ✅ Forward the suspicious message to us at: [email protected]
• ✅ Call us directly at (561) 748-2936 to verify any questionable communication.
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In Summary
Von Langen, LLC will never contact you about an estate without providing clear, verifiable legal credentials. Your security and peace of mind are our top priorities.
If you’ve received a suspicious email or have any questions about a communication that appears to be from us, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office at (561) 748-2936 or through the Contact Us page at missingheir.com.

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