Scams

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. There are endless types of scams, designed to trick you and make money for the fraudsters behind them.

Fraudsters may hijack identities of real solicitors or pretend to be solicitors, to persuade you that they are genuine and to gain your trust.

How can you tell?

A scam is designed to attract you, to persuade you and to defraud you.

Types of scams to look out for

Common features of scams

Who do you tell?

If you think you have fallen victim to a scam, contact your local police.

If you believe a solicitor is involved, contact us immediately by emailing or writing to our Fraud and Confidential Intelligence Bureau.