Alerts

Warning: Emails misusing the name of Thomas Harry Calvert

24 June 2024

Emails have been sent misusing the name of Thomas Harry Calvert in relation to supposed immigration work.

What is the scam?

Emails have been sent from an individual claiming to be 'Thomas Harry' and containing the SRA ID for a genuine solicitor (see below).

The emails appear to request payment of monies in relation to an immigration matter.

The emails were sent using the email addresses robert.holmes@myaccountantinmerseyside.co.uk and solicitor@myaccountantinmerseyside.co.uk.

Any business or transactions through the email address robert.holmes@myaccountantinmerseyside.co.uk and solicitor@myaccountantinmerseyside.co.uk 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 solicitor called Thomas Harry Calvert whose SRA ID is 515534.

The genuine Thomas Harry Calvert has confirmed he does not have any connection to the emails referred to in the alert above.

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.