Alerts

Warning: Emails misusing the name of Jackson Quinn Solicitors

17 November 2022

Emails misusing the name and details of Jackson Quinn Solicitors and including a link to view documents.

What is the scam?

The SRA has seen emails falsely claiming to be sent on behalf of 'Helen Pilgrim' of 'Jackson Quinn' (see below for genuine details).

The email provides a link to view documents relating to a 'Proposal' by Jackson Quinn Solicitors and invites the recipient to click on the link.

The email seen by the SRA appears to be sent from 'quillpost@quill.co.uk' purportedly on behalf of 'Helen Pilgrim'.  It also gives a genuine email address for an employee of the genuine firm.

The email also misuses a genuine 'email footer' which gives the contact details  for a genuine firm of solicitors (see below).

The email informs the recipient that they have received the email because they are subscribed to the 'Quill Post Group.' To unsubscribe from the group the recipient is asked to send an email to 'quillpost+unsubscribe@quill.co.uk.'

Any business or transaction through the email addresses of 'quillpost@quill.co.uk' and 'quillpost+unsubscribe@quill.co.uk' is not undertaken by a solicitors' practice or individual authorised and regulated by the SRA.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA authorises and regulates a firm of solicitors called Jackson Quinn Solicitors.  The genuine firm employs an individual called Helen Pilgrim whose genuine email address is h.pilgrim@jacksonquinn.com.  

The firm's email domain ends with '@jacksonquinn.com.'

The genuine firm Jackson Quinn has confirmed that neither it nor the genuine Helen Pilgrim employed by it has any connection with the emails 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.