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Warning: Caller misusing the name of Buckles Solicitors LLP

30 August 2023

Telephone calls misusing the name of Buckles Solicitors LLP, demanding payments.

What is the scam?

Members of the public have been called by an individual falsely purporting to be from Buckles Solicitors LLP.  On the calls, the individual has requested payment on account to begin work.

This scam affects non clients of the firm and the SRA understands that genuine telephone numbers of the firm have been spoofed. The numbers known to have been used are 07522 527896 and 07522 528162.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine firm of solicitors called Buckles Solicitors LLP. The SRA number is 419965.

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.