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Warning: 'DMC Law Firm' falsely claiming to be a law firm

15 July 2022

A website is operating and falsely claiming to be for a law firm called 'DMC Law Firm' based in Leeds.

What is the scam?

A website at 'http://en.dmclawfirm.co.uk/' is operating and claiming to be for a law firm called 'DMC Law Firm'.

The website displays the SRA digital badge.

The SRA does not authorise and regulate a firm of solicitors called 'DMC Law Firm'.

The website provides a postal address of '55 Cookridge St. Leeds LS2 3AW', a telephone number of '123-456-7890' and an email address of 'support@dmclawfirm.co.uk'.

Any business or transactions through 'DMC Law Firm' or the above contact details are not undertaken by an individual or firm of solicitors authorised and regulated by the SRA.

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.