Alerts
Warning: Email misusing the name of Simmons & Simmons LLP
10 February 2023
An email has been sent misusing the name of Simmons & Simmons LLP in relation to a supposedly unpaid invoice.
What is the scam?
An email has been sent falsely claiming to from 'Simmons-Simmons' in relation to a supposed unpaid invoice. The email contained an attachment of a supposed invoice claiming to be from 'kirstybarnes@simmons-simmoms.com' 'simmons-simmons'. The emails were headed 'Unsettled Invoice'.
The emails misuse the name of genuine solicitor. (see below).
Any business or transaction through the email address of 'kirstybarnes@simmons-simmoms.com' is not undertaken by a solicitors' practice or individual authorised and regulated by the SRA.
Is there a genuine firm or person?
The SRA authorises and regulates a firm of solicitors called Simmons & Simmons LLP. The firm email domain ends with '@simmons-simmons.com'. The firm's head office is based at Citypoint One Ropemaker Street London EC2Y 9SS.
The SRA also authorises and regulates genuine solicitors called Kirsty Barnes, who is Member of the genuine firm of Simmons & Simmons LLP. The email address above is not the genuine email address of Kirsty Barnes.
The genuine firm Simmons & Simmons LLP and the genuine solicitors Kirsty Barnes have confirmed that they do not have any connection with the email referred to in the above alert.
What should I do?
When a firm's or individual's identity has been copied exactly (or cloned), due diligence is necessary. If you receive correspondence claiming to be from the above firm(s) or individual(s), or information of a similar nature to that described, you should conduct your own due diligence by checking the authenticity of the correspondence by contacting the law firm directly by reliable and established means. You can contact the SRA to find out if individuals or firms are regulated and authorised by the SRA and verify an individual's or firm's practising details. Other verification methods, such as checking public records (e.g. telephone directories and company records) may be required in other circumstances.
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