Alerts

Warning: Letters from 'Tony Charlton' misusing the name of Andrew Cosma and the name and details of A Cosma Limited

20 October 2026

Letters have been sent misusing the name of Andrew Cosma and the name and details of A Cosma Limited in relation to a supposed client recovery agreement.

What is the scam?

The SRA is aware that letters have been sent to a member of the public from claiming to be from 'Tony Charlton' in relation to a client recovery agreement in connection with the recovery of investment funds. The letter requests the recipient to pay a 'subordination fee' in connection with the services provided. The letters misuse the name of a genuine solicitor (see below) and the name and address of a genuine firm (see below).

The letter provides a telephone number of '0208 058 9430' and misuses the genuine address of a genuine firm of solicitors (see below).

The SRA does not authorise or regulate an individual solicitor named 'Tony Charlton'.

Any business or transaction through the above individual or details 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 A Cosma Limited (SRA number 487848). Its head office is Brook House, 54A Cowley Mill Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2FX and the genuine telephone number is 01895 431 332.

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine solicitor called Andrew Cosma (SRA number 146525) who is a Director at A Cosma Limited.

The genuine firm A Cosma Limited and the genuine Andrew Cosma have confirmed they have no connection to the letters 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.