UK regulator warns public to be vigilant against fake lawyer bitcoin scams
2024-07-11 08:16:56
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The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) in the UK has issued a warning about a new scam campaign that involves fake lawyers sending emails asking for Bitcoin payments. The scam email contains a Bitcoin wallet link which may contain malicious software. It incorrectly uses the name "PatriceJoyce" and claims to be linked to legitimate companies AttwatersSolicitorsLLP and AttwatersJamesonHillSolicitors. However, the SRA has confirmed that they have not authorised a lawyer named PatriceJoyce. The SRA advises individuals to perform due diligence when they receive suspicious letters. This includes contacting the law firm directly through a reliable means to verify the authenticity of the email and checking the SRA's records to confirm the individual or law firm's authorisation.
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