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Warning: Website falsely claiming to be a law firm called 'Aurora Assist'

12 August 2024

A website at 'www.aurora-assist.com' is operating and falsely claiming to be a law firm called Aurora Assist.

What is the scam?

A website at 'www.aurora-assist.com' is operating and purporting to be a law firm called 'Aurora Assist'.

The website falsely claims to offer the opportunity to obtain an SRA license. The website provides the email address of 'enquiries@aurora-assist.com' and provides the following telephone numbers of '+44 (0) 1242 909552' for UK customers and '+1 814 888 3787' for US customers.

The SRA does not authorise and regulate a firm of solicitors called 'Aurora Assist'. The SRA is also not associated or connected to the website.

Any business or transaction through the website 'www.aurora-assist.com', the email address of 'enquiries@aurora-assist.com' and the telephone numbers listed above are not undertaken by a firm or individual authorised and regulated by the SRA.

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.