Alerts
Warning: Email has been sent misusing the name of Clarke Willmott
28 October 2024
An email has been sent misusing the name of Clarke Willmott in relation to the recovery of funds lost in supposed investments.
What is the scam?
The SRA has been informed that an email has been sent from 'support@clarkewillmott.net' purporting to be from a genuine firm of solicitors in relation to the recovery of funds lost in supposed investments.
Any business or transaction through 'support@clarkewillmott.net' is not undertaken by an individual or firm of solicitors authorised and regulated by the SRA.
Is there a genuine firm or person?
The SRA authorises a genuine firm of solicitors called Clarke Willmott. The genuine firm's email domain ends in '@clarkewillmott.com'.
The genuine Clarke Willmott has confirmed that they do not have any connection to 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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