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1. www.sra.org.uk › consumers › scam-alertsSRA | Scam alerts - Solicitors Regulation Authority

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   Our scam alerts warn you about people who call themselves solicitors but are not. If you're a client of a solicitor or firm we have decided to prosecute or close down, the service you receive may be affected—find out more about what you should do if the firm you are using has closed.

2. www.which.co.uk › news › articleScamwatch: 'A scammer impersonated my conveyancing solicitor'

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   Oct 15, 2024 · Halifax told us it had identified red flags in this case, which it believes could have alerted you to the scam earlier, such as the account details being different to those you’d sent money to previously. Halifax said it provided a warning that asked you to call your solicitor to verify details. But it recognised it could have done more ...

3. www.sra.org.uk › consumers › scam-alertsSRA | Scams round up | Solicitors Regulation Authority

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   Scam alerts round-up. Overview of recent scam activity. Our round up highlights the latest high-risk scams for both members of the public and solicitors. We want to help people make well-informed choices about using legal services. As well as supporting solicitors to help keep their firm safe.

4. www.sra.org.uk › problems › fraud-dishonestySRA | Scams - Solicitors Regulation Authority

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   Nov 25, 2019 · Contact us immediately if you think that a firm, solicitor or other individual regulated by us is involved. Check our scam alerts for details of recent and ongoing scams. Scams can take the form of unsolicited emails, text messages, telephone calls or direct mail.

5. www.bbc.co.uk › news › uk-68141649The legal scammer who cost vulnerable clients thousands

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   Court hearings that never happened, fake documents, a non-existent social worker - a legal scam which targeted vulnerable people has been uncovered by a BBC investigation.

6. www.bbc.com › news › technology-55981600Man to pay £25,000 damages over negative TrustPilot review - BBC

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   Feb 9, 2021 · A man who left a negative review of a legal firm on the TrustPilot website has been ordered to pay £25,000 in libel damages. Philip James Waymouth engaged London law firm Summerfield Browne...

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   Are law firms regulated by US a scam?

   • Sometimes criminals will use the names of law firms, solicitors or other individuals regulated by us to make their scam seem genuine, either with or without their knowledge. Contact us immediately if you think that a firm, solicitor or other individual regulated by us is involved. Check our scam alerts for details of recent and ongoing scams.

   SRA | Scams - Solicitors Regulation Authority

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   What does a Scam Alert mean?

   • Our scam alerts warn you about people who call themselves solicitors but are not. If you're a client of a solicitor or firm we have decided to prosecute or close down, the service you receive may be affected—find out more about what you should do if the firm you are using has closed.

   SRA | Scam alerts - Solicitors Regulation Authority

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   What if a firm is involved in a scam?

   • Contact us immediately if you think that a firm, solicitor or other individual regulated by us is involved. Check our scam alerts for details of recent and ongoing scams. Scams can take the form of unsolicited emails, text messages, telephone calls or direct mail.

   SRA | Scams - Solicitors Regulation Authority

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   Did Halifax alert you to a scam?

   • Halifax told us it had identified red flags in this case, which it believes could have alerted you to the scam earlier, such as the account details being different to those you’d sent money to previously. Halifax said it provided a warning that asked you to call your solicitor to verify details.

   Scamwatch: 'A scammer impersonated my conveyancing solicitor'

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   Should you trust a scam law firm?

   • Just because a supposed law firm have a professional-looking website, it doesn’t mean you should trust them. In the past scam law firms have created slick websites promoting their services (often replicating the websites of real law firms) in the hope of deceiving members of the public. If you’re unsure, use our ‘ Find a Solicitor’ tool. 4.

   How to spot a scam solicitor | Law Society of Scotland

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   What is a scam?

   • Reviewed 25 November 2019 A scam is a type of fraud that criminals use to trick you into giving them money and personal details. Sometimes criminals will use the names of law firms, solicitors or other individuals regulated by us to make their scam seem genuine, either with or without their knowledge.

   SRA | Scams - Solicitors Regulation Authority

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8. www.lawscot.org.uk › how-to-spot-a-scam-solicitorHow to spot a scam solicitor | Law Society of Scotland

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   Below are some ways of checking that a solicitor is indeed who they say they are. And, for a list of recent scams to watch out for, visit our scam alert page. 1. Use the ‘Find a Solicitor’ search tool. We hold a database of all practising solicitors in Scotland and Scottish solicitors who work abroad.