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Warning: WhatsApp number and profile photo falsely claiming to be Sukhvinder Nara

30 September 2024

A WhatsApp number and profile photo falsely claiming to be Sukhvinder Nara

What is the scam?

The SRA has been advised that a WhatsApp number of '+44 7721 863984' has been created and misuses the name and profile photo of a genuine solicitor (see below).

Any business or transaction through the telephone number '+44 7721 863984' 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 solicitor called Sukhvinder Singh Nara, of Nara Solicitors Ltd. The firm's telephone number and WhatsApp number is 02045 764977.

Sukhvinder Singh Nara has confirmed that he has no connection to the WhatsApp number '+44 7721 863984' referred to 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.