Alerts

Warning: Telephone calls falsely misusing the name of Murdochs Solicitors

9 March 2023

Telephone calls have been made to a member of the public misusing the name of Murdochs Solicitors.

What is the scam?

The SRA has been advised that telephone calls have been made to a member of the public falsely claiming to be from an employee of Murdochs Solicitors (see below for details of genuine firm).

We understand the call was made from '02045338238' and the caller claimed to offer the recipient help with obtaining a form of reimbursement regarding a loan. We understand that the caller also requested bank account details for payment arrangements.

The callers misused the name of a genuine firm of solicitors (see below).

Any business or transaction through the telephone number '02045338238' 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 genuine firm of solicitors called Murdochs Law Ltd (which trades as Murdochs Solicitors). Its genuine telephone number is 02085307291.

The genuine firm of Murdochs Law Ltd has confirmed it has no connection to the telephone number 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