26/01/2023
CLIENT NOTICE
The Law Society has recently notified all solicitor firms of unscrupulous people buying domain names that look like a firms actual domain and then trying to contact third parties pretending to be their solicitor. We have seen an example of this and it is frighteningly realistic. We would urge everyone to be careful and exercise caution when dealing with emails. If in doubt please contact us by telephone to confirm the position.
Due to increasing cyber attacks on businesses, we would like to reassure all of our clients that we take data protection and security very seriously and follow all GDPR principles and protocols specified in The Data Protection Act 2018.
CYBERCRIME WARNING
1. Cyber fraud is a real and increasing threat, particularly the risk of criminals intercepting emails and fraudulently changing legitimate bank account details with the objective of stealing your money.
2. We endeavour always to ensure the security of our email system.
3. Our bank account details will never change during the course of a transaction.
4. Please be vigilant and ensure caution at all times when responding to any requests for your bank account details by email. You should verify the authenticity of any such request by telephone.
5. You should always call us on 02870 440 550 to verify our bank account details in person on the telephone before ever sending money to us electronically.
6. We will always call you on the telephone to verify your bank account details in person before ever sending money to you electronically.
7. We will not accept responsibility for monies being transferred to an incorrect bank account nor shall we accept responsibility if someone intercepts an email.
Thank you for your continued support
Paul D Thompson Solicitors