Alerts

Warning: Document misusing the SRA number of Jamie Dean Jones

26 October 2026

A document has been sent misusing the SRA number of a genuine solicitor in relation to drafting a legal letter.

What is the scam?

A document has been sent to a member of the public which misuses the SRA number of a genuine solicitor (see details below).

The document which has been seen by the SRA provides the recipient with a WhatsApp number '+44 7418065735' inviting the recipient to send files via WhatsApp. The document quotes the SRA number of a genuine solicitor (see details below) and claims that a 'legal letter' would be drafted. The SRA understands that the public were sent the communication following contact with an individual who was offering freelance services through a third party website, and not through contacting an authorised law firm.

Any business or transaction through the telephone number referred to above is not undertaken by any individual or firm regulated by the SRA.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine solicitor called Jamie Dean Jones (SRA ID 529108), who works for the genuine law firm of Stone Rowe Brewer LLP (SRA ID: 520181).

The genuine Jamie Jones and Stone Rowe Brewer LLP have confirmed that they do not have any genuine connection to the document or WhatsApp number referred to in the above alert.

What should I do?

If you receive a communication or correspondence claiming to be from the above firm, or information of a similar nature to that described, you should conduct your own due diligence by checking the authenticity of the communication or 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.