WARNING – Fraudulent communications regarding change of bank account
We are aware of another firm where a potential fraud was attempted involving fraudsters suggesting to clients that the firm had changed its bank account. Please note that we have no intention of changing our bank account details and would ask clients who receive any notification that we intend to do so to disregard it and speak to their regular contact at the firm or a member of the firm’s accounts department.
WARNING – Fraudulent communications using the name “Hugh James”
Communications using name of “Hugh James” at Suite 04, 497 AJBC Business Centre, Sunleigh Road, Wembley, HAO 4LY
We have discovered that correspondence has been sent in the name of Hugh James giving the address of Suite 04, 497 AJBC Business Centre, Sunleigh Road, Wembley HA0 4LY and the telephone number 0208 733830. These are not the genuine contact details for this firm.
The firm’s main office is located at Two Central Square, Cardiff, CF10 1FS and our branch office details can be found on our contact us page.
Any business or transactions undertaken by Hugh James giving the address of 497 AJBC Business Centre or telephone number 0208 733830 are not undertaken by a solicitor’s practice or an individual authorised or regulated by the SRA. Money should not be sent to anyone operating as Hugh James solicitors using this address or telephone number.
Any information about or dealings with individuals via 497 AJBC Business Centre or telephone number 0208 733830, particularly if it involves the payment of money, should be reported to the police. Affected members of the public can also report the matter to the SRA via fraud@sra.org.uk. Solicitors should report the matter to the SRA red alert line on 0845 8500 999 or redalert@sra.org.uk.