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Fake solicitor calling themselves 'MB Norman Solicitors'
We’re aware of an attempt by scammers to pose as a law firm called ‘MB Norman Solicitors’.
Fake solicitor calling themselves 'Tallon Sculthorpe'
We've been made aware that an individual calling themselves ‘Tallon Sculthorpe’ is claiming to be a solicitor with the Scottish law firm Irwin Mitchell.
Scam offering legal services using the name 'Solicitor Legale'
We've been made aware of an alleged scam involving a fake legal firm calling itself 'Solicitor Legale' who are offering legal services.
Scam offering legal services around immigration
We've been made aware of an attempted scam where legal services are being offered to people overseas who want to come and work in Scotland.
Scam targeting house purchases
We’ve been made aware of an ongoing scam which involves fraudsters duping solicitors, housebuyers and sellers in order to divert payments to accounts under their control.
Proposed letting agent regulations risk unnecessary cost to the public
The Law Society of Scotland believes that proposed regulations for letting agents in Scotland could lead to an unnecessary cost to the public by creating an unnecessary dual regulatory regime for Scotland’s solicitors.
Bogus calls seeking card payment claiming to be from a law firm
We’ve received a report that a client of Mitchells Roberts, a law firm in Glasgow, had been contacted by phone by a bogus caller claiming to be from the firm.
Why a solicitor is the best person to make your will
Six reasons you should see your solicitor if you're thinking about making a will.
Scam with false banks details being sent to solicitors’ clients
We’ve been made aware of a scam where members of the public have received emails claiming to be from solicitors, providing false bank account details.
Attempted frauds on client accounts - September 2015
Recent attempted frauds on client accounts have involved the cashroom receiving emails, apparently from the most senior person in the firm, enquiring into how to initiate a bank transfer.
Scam using the name 'Damian Alden Law Chambers'
We’ve been made aware of a scam where a fraudulent firm of solicitors have copied the website of a genuine firm and are using their names and photographs in an attempt to deceive potential clients.
Scam using the name 'Thomas Oxford, ESQ.’
We’ve been made aware of a scam involving a fake solicitor claiming to have an address in Edinburgh.
