Alerts

Warning: Correspondences misusing the name of Gregory Abrams Davidson Solicitors

17 January 2023

A correspondence was sent by someone falsely purporting to be ‘Ms Elizibeth Wreaks’ from Gregory Abrams Davidson Solicitors.

What is the scam?

The SRA has been informed that a prisoner received a letter from an individual falsely claiming to be 'Ms Elizibeth Wreaks' from Gregory Abrams Davidson Solicitors.

The letter seen by the SRA misuses the logo of the genuine firm (see below). The letter is signed by 'Ms Elizibeth Wreaks' from 'Gregory Abrahams Davidson Solicitors'.

The SRA does not authorise and regulate a firm called 'Gregory Abrahams Davidson Solicitors' (but see below).

The letter seen by the SRA provides an address of '34/46 Moorgate Street' and also falsely provides the website domain of another genuine firm of solicitors, Forbes Solicitors, 'www.forbessolicitors.co.uk' (see below).

Any business or transaction through 'Elizibeth Wreaks' 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 called National Law Partners Limited, which trades as Gregory Abrams Davidson Solicitors and whose head office address is 20 – 24 Mathew Street, Liverpool, L2 6RE. The firm have confirmed that it has no connection to the letter referred to in the above alert.

The SRA authorities and regulates a firm called Oxley & Coward Solicitors LLP, whose head office address is 34/46 Moorgate Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S60 2HB. The genuine firm has a genuine employee called Elizabeth Wreakes, but not an "Elizibeth Wreaks". The firm have confirmed that it has no connection to the communications referred to in the above alert.

The SRA also authorises and regulates a firm called Forbes Solicitors LLP, whose website domain is 'www.forbessolicitors.co.uk'. The firm have confirmed that it has no connection to the communications 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.