Alerts

Warning: Telephone calls misusing the name of Thompsons Solicitors LLP

21 February 2023

Telephone calls have been made falsely claiming to be from Thompsons Solicitors LLP.

What is the scam?

The SRA has been informed that members of the public have received telephone calls purporting to be from Thompsons Solicitors LLP. The callers claimed that Thompsons Solicitors could help them with unlawful lending claims against financial institutions.

The telephone calls were made from '0330 333 6036', '01223 930695', and '0204 533 8213'.

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

Any business or transaction through the telephone numbers '0330 333 6036', '01223 930695', and '0204 533 8213' 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 Thompsons Solicitors LLP. The genuine telephone number for the firm is 0207 290 0000.

The genuine firm of Thompsons Solicitors LLP 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.