Alerts

Warning: Emails and WhatsApp messages misusing the name and SRA number of Gal Levin

21 July 2026

Emails and WhatsApp messages have been sent misusing the name and SRA number of Gal Levin and the name of Global Solicitors in relation to recovering funds lost to cryptocurrency (Bitcoin).

What is the scam?

The SRA has been notified that WhatsApp messages and emails have been sent misusing the name and SRA number of a genuine solicitor and firm (see details below).

The emails were sent purporting to be from an individual claiming to be a financial services solicitor regulated by the SRA to assist with recovering funds lost to cryptocurrency. The recipient was encouraged to provide identification documents and to complete an Anti-Money Laundering form. The recipient received the Anti-Money Laundering form via WhatsApp messages purporting to be from 'Global Solicitors'.

The emails were sent from the email address 'gal.levin@solicitors.cx', and the WhatsApp messages were sent from the telephone numbers of '+44 7378 419896' and '+44 7365 470598'.

Any business or transactions through the above contact details are 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 solicitor called Gal Levin, whose SRA number is 481015.

The genuine solicitor Gal Levin has confirmed that she does not have any connection to the WhatsApp messages or emails referred to in the alert above.

The SRA also authorises and regulates a number of law firms named Global Solicitors but none are associated with their offices at 125 Old Broad Street, EC2N 1AR, and/or are believed to be connected with the emails referred to in the above alert.

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.