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Fraud alert - fake law firm letter
We've been informed about a scam letter from a fake law firm about unclaimed pensions. Find out more about this and other fraud alerts.
Fake law firm calling itself 'Divine Grace Solicitors LLP'
We’re aware of scam involving a fake law firm calling itself 'Divine Solicitors' in Edinburgh.
Road traffic accident referral scheme
One of our solicitor members has reported being the subject of a scam, involving a road traffic accident referral arrangement in the hope that other Scottish solicitors will not fall foul of the same or similar fraud.
Client email hacking scam
We have been made aware of a current wave of fraudulent client emails requesting change of bank details. Scottish solicitors, paralegals and cash room staff should be on alert.
Email scam
We have been informed of scam emails sent to law firms and claiming to be from a client in connection with the purchase of a property.
Fraud alert
We have been informed of scam emails being sent to law firms claiming to be attaching a subscription invoice from Xero, stating that an amount will be debited from your credit card and inviting you to click on a link.
Email scam
We have been informed of suspicious emails sent to law firms looking very similar to a genuine LMS Charge Registration email.
Email scam
We have been informed of scam emails sent to law firms and claiming to be from a client in connection with the purchase of a property.
Scam website - 'Alfred Pizzolante & Co Law Firm'
We have been informed of a fake website using real law firm addresses.
Fake phone calls
We have recently been informed of multiple telephone scams - one from someone claiming to be from the Law Society and others from fraudsters claiming to provide a 'Telephone Preference Service'.
Scam emails from 'Law Society'
We have been informed of scam emails claiming to be from 'Law Society' sent out to solicitors and law firms with PDF downloads.
Redemption statements scam
Scottish law firms have recently been targeted by a redemption statement scam when acting in sale or remortgage transactions.
