Alerts

Warning: Emails misusing the name of Harper Law Ltd

8 August 2023

Emails have been sent misusing the name of Harper Law Ltd in relation to a purported personal injury claim.

What is the scam?

Emails have been sent from an individual called 'Saika Imtiaz' claiming to be a 'Litigation Executive' from 'Harperlaw Ltd. (Solicitors)' in relation to a purported personal injury claim.

The email was sent using an email address of 'info.harperlawuk@mail.com' and provides a telephone number of '0118 321 4454'.

The email misuses the name and address of a genuine firm of solicitors (see below).

Any business or transaction through 'info.harperlawuk@mail.com' and '0118 321 4454' are 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 genuine firm of solicitors called Harper Law Ltd. The genuine address of the firm is 103 Wellington Road North Stockport SK4 2LP. The telephone number is 01618264390. The firm does have a website at www.harperlawuk.com. The firm email domain ends with @harperlawuk.com.

Harper Law Ltd employs a staff member called Saika Imtiaz.

The genuine firm of solicitors Harper Law Ltd have confirmed they do not have any connection to 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.