Alerts

Warning: Domain names misusing the name of Harrowells Limited

13 March 2023

Attempts have been made to associate the domain names of 'harrowells.cn', 'harrowells.com.cn', 'harrowells.net.cn' and 'harrowells.org.cn' with Harrowells Limited.

What is the scam?

The SRA understands that attempts have been made to associate the domain names of 'harrowells.cn', 'harrowells.com.cn', 'harrowells.net.cn' and 'harrowells.org.cn' with Harrowells Limited.

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

Any business or transactions through 'harrowells.cn', 'harrowells.com.cn', 'harrowells.net.cn' and 'harrowells.org.cn' are not undertaken by a firm 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 Harrowells Limited. The genuine firm's website is www.harrowells.co.uk.

Harrowells Limited has confirmed it does 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 (eg. telephone directories and company records) may be required in other circumstances.