Alerts

Warning: Text messages misusing the name of Levy & Co Solicitors LLP

22 May 2024

Text messages have been sent claiming to be from 'Levy Solicitors'.

What is the scam?

Text messages have been sent falsely claiming to be from 'Levy Solicitors' in relation to requesting compensation monies from the recipient.

The texts were sent from the telephone number '44 7586 180169'.

Any business or transactions through the telephone number '44 7586 180169' 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 firm of solicitors called Levy & Co Solicitors LLP. Its genuine telephone number is 01376511819 and its website is www.levysolicitors.co.uk.

The genuine firm has confirmed that it does not have any connection to the messages 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.