Alerts

Warning: Emails falsely claiming to be from Mohammed Paracha

7 August 2024

Emails have been sent falsely claiming to be from Mohammed Paracha in relation to the removal of a restraining order.

What is the scam?

The SRA has been advised that fraudulent emails have been sent, falsely claiming to be from Mohammed Paracha.

The emails request the payment of money for the removal of a restraining order.

The emails misuse the name of a genuine solicitor (see below).

Any business or transaction through the email address 'mohammed.paracha@eurovillageservices.com' is 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 solicitor called Mohammed Paracha, whose SRA number is 305116.

The genuine Mohammed Paracha has confirmed that he does not have any connection to the emails referred to in the above alert or any connection to, or knowledge of, 'Eurovillageservices'.

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.