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Warning: WhatsApp, letters and other documents misusing the name and photo of Rosehana Amin of Clyde & Co LLP

4 January 2024

WhatsApp messages have been sent to a member of the public misusing the name of Rosehana Amin of Clyde & Co LLP in relation to recovery of funds.

What is the scam?

The SRA was advised that WhatsApp messages were sent to a member of the public in relation to recovery of funds after a supposed fraud.

WhatsApp messages seen by the SRA state that there is an investigation by an IT department regarding fraud and that the recipient may be able to recover their lost funds. WhatsApp messages also state that attorney’s fees will be deducted once the lost funds are recovered.

WhatsApp messages misuse the name of Rosehana Amin of Clyde & Co LLP, her SRA number, her photograph, the firm’s head office address and Companies House information. Additionally, there is also misuse of a document alleging to be a practising certificate, and purported Clyde & Co letter head.

WhatsApp messages were sent from the telephone number +44 7771 076175.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine firm called Clyde & Co LLP. Its genuine head office address is The St Botolph Building, 138 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7AR

The genuine contact number for Clyde & Co LLP is 02078765000 and the genuine head office fax number is 02078765111.

The genuine website for Clyde & Co LLP is https://www.clydeco.com/.

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine solicitor called Rosehana Amin who is employed at Clyde & Co LLP.

The genuine solicitor and the firm of Clyde & Co LLP have confirmed that neither it nor the genuine Rosehana Amin have any connection to the WhatsApp messages, the telephone number or other documents mentioned 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.