Alerts

Warning: Emails misusing the name of Levi Solicitors LLP

17 February 2022

Emails have been sent falsely claiming to be from 'Levi Solicitors LLP' providing supposed alternative bank details for a payment.

What is the scam?

The SRA has been advised that emails have been sent falsely claiming to be from 'Georgia Hunt' of 'Levi Solicitors LLP'

The emails claim to provide bank details for a proposed payment in relation to a property transaction.

The email seen by the SRA appears to be sent from the email address 'teamhunt@levisolicitoirs.co.uk' and misuses the email signature which contains contact details for the genuine firm (see below)

Any business or transactions through the email address 'teamhunt@levisolicitoirs.co.uk' are not undertaken by a solicitors' practice or an individual authorised or regulated by the SRA.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine firm of solicitors called Levi Solicitors LLP. The genuine domain used at the firm is ‘@levisolicitors.co.uk’.

The genuine address for the firm is 33 St. Pauls Street, Leeds, LS1 2JJ and the correct telephone number is 01132449931. The genuine fax number for the firm is 01132971872

The SRA also authorises and regulates a genuine solicitor called Georgia Hunt who is employed by Levi Solicitors LLP.

The genuine firm Levi Solicitors LLP confirms that nor the firm or nor the genuine Georgia Hunt employed by it has any genuine 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.