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Warning: Email misusing the name of Jonathan Bradley

15 May 2025

An email has been sent misusing the name of Jonathan Bradley in relation to a supposed asset.

What is the scam?

The SRA has been informed that an email has been sent misusing the names of genuine practising and non-practising solicitors (see below) regarding a supposed asset. The recipient is advised that the supposed asset has a possible link to their family.

The email seen by the SRA was sent from the email address 'abdulrahimin31@gmail.com' and provides the SRA ID 47549.   

Any business or transaction through the email address 'abdulrahimin31@gmail.com' is not undertaken by a firm or solicitor authorised and regulated by the SRA.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine practising solicitor called Jonathan Bradley. The genuine Jonathan Bradley has confirmed that he has no connection to the above matter.

The SRA also authorises and regulates a genuine non-practising solicitor called Jonathan Bradley. The genuine Jonathan Bradley has confirmed that he has no connection to the above matter.

The SRA previously authorised and regulated a sole law practice called Helen M Bradley with the SRA ID 47549. This law practice ceased trading on 30 September 2024. The firm's head office address was Anstey House, Winchester Street, Chillbolton, Stockbridge, SO20 6BQ. The closed firm is believed to have no connection to the above matter.

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.