Alerts

Warning: Emails from 'Donna Cantor' misusing the name and details of Harper James Limited

28 January 2026

Emails have been sent falsely claiming to be from Harper James Limited in relation to overdue invoices and offering to assist with a payment arrangement.

What is the scam?

The SRA has been informed that emails have been sent to members of the public falsely purporting to be from a genuine firm of solicitors in relation to overdue invoices and offering to assist with a payment arrangement. The emails also misuse the name and details of a genuine firm (see genuine details below).

The email was sent from 'donna.cantor@herperjames.co.uk’ (with an erroneous spelling of “harperjames” in the domain name) from 'Donna Cantor', claiming to be a credit controller.

The telephone number provided in the email was '0203 818 0860’ and the email address 'donna.cantor@harperjames.co.uk’.

The SRA does not authorise or regulate an individual named 'Donna Cantor'.

Any business or transaction through the above email address 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 by the name of Harper James Limited (SRA ID 612099). The genuine firm uses the email domain @harperjames.co.uk. Its head office is 5th Floor Cavendish House, 39-41 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, B2 5PP and contact number is 0800 689 1700.

The genuine firm Harper James Limited has confirmed they have no connection to the emails referred to in the alert 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.