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Warning: Emails misusing the name and details of Wealth Recovery Solicitors Limited

9 February 2026

Emails have been sent misusing the name of Wealth Recovery Solicitors Limited in relation to cryptocurrency security and asset recovery.

What is the scam?

The SRA has seen several emails sent to a member of the public purporting to from Wealth Recovery Solicitors Limited (see genuine details of the firm below). The content of the emails is regarding the supposed recovery of cryptocurrency security and assets.

The emails misuse several details of the genuine firm of solicitors (see below), including their company and SRA numbers and providing links to the genuine firm's website.

The emails were sent using the email addresses of:

An individual claiming to be called 'Steve Parker' purporting to be a cyber-crime investigator using the email of 'jinvestigator@gmail.com' and another email of 'steve.federalsolicitor@gmail.com'.
An Individual claiming to be called 'Eva Bakker' using an email of 'eva.bakker@recofina.co'
An individual claiming to be called 'Kevin Bush' purporting to be a cyber-crime investigator and using an email of 'bill.smith.gci@gmail.com'
An Individual claiming to be called 'Michael Mahone' purporting to be an accounts manager from UNC Hospital in the U.S. and using an email address of 'Michaelmahone827@gmail.com'. This email also lists a phone number of 984-974-2741 and a fax number of (984) 974-8673

The SRA has also seen a document purporting to be issued by a genuine solicitor called 'Nic Roe' (see below) providing a supposed 'formal guarantee' for a transaction. The document was sent from an individual misusing the name of the genuine solicitor The email attaching the document was sent from the email address 'nicroe9@gmail.com' and also refers to an individual named 'Donnie Powell' which it claims is the 'appointed agent' in relation to the matter There have also been

The SRA has also been informed that further emails purporting to be from Nic Rowe have been sent to members of the public claiming to be able to assist in the recovery of crypto currency and that an individual claiming to be called 'Eva Williams' has also contacted a member of the public purporting to be a senior recovery specialist from the genuine firm.

Any business or transactions through any of the above email addresses, phone and fax numbers are not undertaken by a firm or individual authorised and regulated by the SRA.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA authorise and regulate a genuine firm of solicitors called Wealth Recovery Solicitors Limited, whose SRA number is 8000728 and Company number is 11325165. The genuine firm's head office address is Floor 6, 3 Hardman Street, Manchester, M3 3HF and the contact email for the firm is 'info@wealthrecovery.co.uk'.

The SRA also authorise and regulate a genuine solicitor named Nicolas Roe, who is employed at the genuine firm.

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.

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Update 11 March 2026

The SRA has been notified of further emails being sent from individuals falsely purporting to work for Wealth Recovery Solicitors.

We have been informed that emails were sent using the following bogus email addresses:

'Travis Benjamin' using the email address: wealthrecoversolicitors@gov-help.org
'Eliot Kane' using the email address: kane@martfina.org
'John Allen' using the email addresses: jpmarkets36@gmail.com and aumarkets234@gmail.com
'Max Cooper' using the email address: maxcoopergb1991@outlook.com
'Bill Smith' using the email address: smith.oci@gmail.com
'Tessa Champlin' using the email address: champlin19@gmail.com

The SRA has also been advised of further emails sent purporting to be from 'Nic Rowe' using the email address: nicroewrs@proton.me.

Any business or transaction using the email addresses outlined above is not undertaken by an individual or firm authorised and regulated by the SRA.

Nicolas Roe (SRA number 7019923) is a genuine solicitor employed at the genuine firm of Wealth Recovery Solicitors Limited.

Wealth Recovery Solicitors Limited have confirmed that neither the firm nor the solicitor Nic Rowe have no connection to the emails referred to in the above alert.

Update 27 May 2026

The SRA has been notified of further emails being sent and calls being made by individuals purporting to work for Wealth Recovery Solicitors in relation to cryptocurrency security and asset recovery.

We have been informed that emails were sent using the following bogus email addresses:

'Naomi Blare' using the email address: naomiblareinfo@gmail.com
'Isaac Osborne' using the email address: lilybloom997@gmail.com
'Alex Edwards' using with email address: office.nr7@gmail.com
'James Morgan' using the email address: jamesmorganwrs@gmail.com
'Lucy Clarke' using the email address: lucyclarke@dargrouplimited.com
'Sam Robinson' using the email address: samrobinson1234y8940@gmail.com
'John Allen' using the email address: Fpmarkets36@gmail.com
'Max Miller' using the email address: andplaza18@gmail.com
'Laura Molina' using the email address: lauramolina@recoveryoffice.co.uk
'Mark Smith' using the email address: smith@dargrouplimited.com
'Mark Jacobs' using the email address: jacobsmark1985@gmail.com
'Michael Marvoski' using the email address: markovski@proton.me
'Alice Rossington' using the email address: rwotgen@partner.teleindia.in
'Rachel Smith' using the email address: support@globalwrs.com.
'Sophie Mendez' using the email addresses: finance@recoveryoffice.co.uk and recoveryoffice14@gmail.com
'Rachel Whitmore' using the email address: info@dailyshadinbarta.com.bd
'Oliver Hoffman' using the email address: blockchain@representative.com
Danielbarlow200@outlook.com. Daniel is a genuine employee, but the contact details are not genuine.
LiamBenAri@hotmail.com Liam is a genuine employee, but the contact details are not genuine.
'Max Ward' and 'Nadia Sidorova' using the email address: maxwardofficial1@gmail.com and also providing copies of a drivers licence with the name 'Max Ward' and a passport with the name 'Nadia Sidorova'.
'Jackson Forrest Laurent' and 'Frank Laurent' using the email address franklaurentgfa@gmail.com
Nicroe9@gmail.com
Georgebrown@gmail.com
Alexedwards@recoveryoffice.co.uk
vette@dargrouplimited.com
neilsen@proton.me
Hopeelizabethmedsen@gmail.com
support@wealthrecovery.centre
Morganjake149@gmail.com
Support@globalwrs.com
sanchez@dargrouplimited.com
Support@globalwrs.com
Helpdesk@globalwrs.com
fininvestigation@gmail.com
support@wealthrecovery.centre
Chloeturner@recoveryoffice.co.uk.
support@wealthglobal.net
Michaelmahone827@gmail.com

We have also been advised of calls being made to the public from 0204 638 1726 and 0203 996 5736 from individuals purporting to work for Wealth Recovery Solicitors.

Phone calls by a 'Lucas Dasilver'
Phone calls by a 'Frank Laurence'
Phone calls by a 'Kevin Clarckson'

Any business or transaction using the email addresses or telephone numbers outlined above is not undertaken by an individual or firm authorised and regulated by the SRA.

Wealth Recovery Solicitors Limited have confirmed that they have no connection to the emails or telephone calls referred to in the above alert.

Nicolas Roe (SRA number 7019923) is a genuine solicitor employed at the genuine firm of Wealth Recovery Solicitors Limited.

Wealth Recovery Solicitors Limited has also confirmed that the genuine solicitor Nicolas Roe has no connection to the emails referred to in the above alert.