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Warning: Document misusing the name of the Solicitors Regulation Authority

30 May 2025

A document has been sent misusing the name of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).

What is the scam?

A document has been sent misusing the name of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).

The document seen by the SRA is in Russian and appears to be an agreement to provide services. The document misuses the name and address of the SRA (see below) as well as the name of an SRA board member and provides the name of 'Viktoriya Meerson' and an email address of 'info@solicitorsregulationauthority.in'.

The SRA does not employ anyone by the name of 'Viktoriya Meerson'.

A website is also operating at 'www.solicitorsregulationauthority.in'.

The SRA does not use the email address 'info@solicitorsregulationauthority.in' or the domain name 'solicitorsregulationauthority.in'. It also has no connection to the website 'www.solicitorsregulationauthority.in'.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA's head office address is The Cube, 199 Wharfside Street, Birmingham, B1 1RN and its company number is 12608059.

We have no connection to the document mentioned 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.