Alerts
Warning: Correspondence and stamped documents from 'Alexander Barker Justice' misusing the SRA logo and purporting to be from a genuine solicitor
4 July 2025
A stamped document, emails and WhatsApp messages purporting to be from an 'Alexander Barker' or 'Alexander Barker Justice' in relation to the recovery of cryptocurrency funds.
What is the scam?
The SRA has seen emails and WhatsApp messages purporting to be from a genuine solicitor (see below). The SRA has also seen a stamped document entitled 'Lawyer-Client Agreement' from 'Alexander Barker Justice' which misuses the genuine SRA logo and the name of genuine solicitors (see below) in relation to supposedly acting to assist in the recovery of cryptocurrency funds.
The emails seen by the SRA were sent from the address 'alexander.barker.sra@gmail.com'. Those emails, and the WhatsApp messages which the SRA has also seen, provide the following further contact details:
- Addresses: 106 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8T2; and 33 Queen Street, London, EC4R 1AP.
- Telephone numbers: +1 250 900 6446; +44 7537 986689; and +44 7310 887680.
- Website: https://justice-cyberguard.com
The Website referred to above and the WhatsApp Messages also contain references to 'Cyber Justice'.
The SRA does not authorise and regulate a firm of solicitors called 'Alexander Barker Justice' or 'Cyber Justice'.
Any business or transaction undertaken through 'Alexander Barker Justice', 'Cyber Justice' or the email address and phone numbers above 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 named Alexander James Barker, whose SRA ID is 529630.
The SRA also authorises and regulates a second genuine solicitor named Alexander Barker, whose SRA ID is 608504.
Neither of the genuine solicitors (see above) have an association with'Alexander Barker Justice' and both of the genuine solicitors have confirmed that they have no genuine connection to the correspondence or document 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 (e.g. telephone directories and company records) may be required in other circumstances.