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Warning: WhatsApp profile misusing the names of Felix Letzelter and Law Chambers Solicitors Ltd

3 November 2026

WhatsApp messages have been sent from a profile misusing the name ‘Felix Letzelter’ and purporting to be from Law Chambers Solicitors Ltd.

What is the scam?

The SRA has been notified that a WhatsApp profile has been created misusing the name of a genuine registered foreign lawyer (see details below) and the details of a genuine firm of solicitors (see details below.)

The WhatsApp profile sent messages in relation to a 'Kraken' cryptocurrency account. The SRA has also been made aware of an email address 'investiray@yandex.com' being used on a supposed 'Kraken' personal statement document.

The WhatsApp messages were sent using the contact number '+1 870 225 8792' and mention another number '+43 660 292 4376'.

Any business or transactions through the above WhatsApp profile or contact numbers shown 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 firm of solicitors called Law Chambers Solicitors Ltd (SRA ID: 839330). Law Chambers Solicitors Ltd has confirmed that it has no connection to 'Felix Letzelter' or the contact numbers referred to in the alert above.

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine registered foreign lawyer Felix Letzelter (SRA ID: 811367). The SRA does not believe the genuine Felix Letzelter has any connection to the contact numbers 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.