Mineral Rights Scam in TX

Ownership and Title
1

An elderly mineral owner in the Barnett receives a letter with a check that looks VERY similar to a check from the operator for payment of royalties, but the letter states that by cashing the check, she agrees to convey her mineral rights.

I understand that the payment in consideration for the mineral rights is a type of contract; However, I don't understand how they can claim to have title to mineral rights without a signed and notarized deed?

I have heard of this type of thing before, but never knew anyone it happened to. Any recourse other than getting an attorney?

2

Search, "Mineral Sales by Mail Covering Properties in the State of Texas" by Buddy Cotten. it may be helpful to you.

3

Thank you Mr. Kennedy and Mr. Williams. I have directed her to a good O&G attorney. I think this can be worked out.

4

I don't see how they could claim title from an endorsed check. Surely there was a Deed of some sort included in the packet.