Alerts

Warning: Correspondence misusing the name of Henry Bokenham

12 December 2022

Correspondence sent misusing the name and details of Henry Bokenham.

What is the scam?

A member of the public residing in Greece has received correspondence claiming to be from 'Henry Bokenham' (see below).

The SRA has been advised that emails were sent from the email address of 'h.bokenham@alpha-recoverystudio.com' that misuse the name, SRA identification number and practice address of a genuine solicitor (see below).

The SRA has seen an 'Agreement' between 'Alpha Recovery Inc' and a member of the public that sets out the terms upon which the client will pay the Attorney for legal services. The 'Agreement' misuses the name of a genuine solicitor (see below).

The SRA understands messages were sent to a member of the public claiming to be from 'Henry Bokenham' using the mobile number '+44 7471 949733' and telephone calls made using the number +30 21 1199 6734.

The SRA does not authorise or regulate a firm of solicitors called 'Alpha Recovery Inc'.

Any business or transactions through 'Alpha Recovery Inc', the email address of 'h.bokenham@alpha-recoverystudio.com', the mobile number '+44 7471 949733', or telephone number +30 21 1199 6734 are 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 and regulates a solicitor called Henry Bokenham (SRA ID: 306467) who is not believed to have any connection to the above correspondence.

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 (eg. telephone directories and company records) may be required in other circumstances.