Alerts

Warning: Telephone calls misusing the name of Hughes Legal

14 February 2023

Telephone calls have been made falsely claiming to be from Hughes Legal.

What is the scam?

The SRA has been informed that a member of the public has received telephone calls purporting to be from Hughes Legal.

The telephone calls were made from '0161 555 3906', '0161 529 3445' and '0161 814 9648'.

The calls misuse the name of a genuine firm of solicitors (see below).

Any business or transaction through the telephone numbers '0161 555 3906', '0161 814 9648' and '0161 529 3445' 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 Hughes Legal Limited. The genuine telephone number for the firm is 07793212445.

The genuine firm of Hughes Legal has confirmed that it has no connection to the telephone numbers 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 (eg. telephone directories and company records) may be required in other circumstances.