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Scam email threats continue

05 August 2021

Criminals continue to develop their tactics to obtain money or sensitive information. It’s why information security and cybercrime is a priority risk for us.

We have seen a number of both new and familiar scams reported to us. These include fraudsters pretending to be from related organisations or law firms. The latest has seen the Law Society targeted. You can find out more about that in their Scam Alert.

Other scam alerts

We are often contacted by firms or members of the public to say that they have received emails or calls from criminals claiming to be a solicitor. The names are sometimes made up, or the scammers have stolen the identity of a legitimate practice.

If you want to know more about the high-risk scams that could affect your business, our round-up brings together the latest risks and advice on how to help keep your firm safe.