Alerts

Warning: Emails misusing the name of Suleman Osman and the name and details of Osmans Solicitors

13 October 2026

Emails have been sent misusing the name of Suleman Osman and, the name and details of Osmans Solicitors in relation to conveyancing matters.

What is the scam?

The SRA has been informed that emails have been sent in relation to conveyancing matters that misuse the name and details of a genuine firm (see below) and the name of a genuine solicitor (see below).

The emails have been sent from the email address 'soliosman@osman-solicitors.co.uk'. The emails provide the telephone number of '020 3411 1596' and misuses the genuine address of a genuine firm of solicitors (see below).

Any business or transaction through the above email address and contact 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 Osmans Solicitors (SRA ID 399780). The genuine firm uses the email domain @osmansolicitors.co.uk and telephone number is 0208 538 7666.

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine solicitor called Suleman Osman (SRA number 164284) who is employed at Osmans Solicitors.

The genuine firm of solicitors Osmans Solicitors and Suleman Osman have confirmed that they do not have any genuine connection to the emails referred to in the above alert.

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.