Fraud Alert
We are aware of an increasing number of sophisticated and targeted fraud attempts involving the LegalVision name and brand.
Like many reputable law firms, LegalVision’s brand, logo and the names of our partners and team members may be misused in connection with fraudulent schemes. These may include emails, text messages, social media or instant messages, letters or phone calls. These scams are constantly evolving. In some cases, fraudsters seek personal or confidential information. In others, they request advance payments, redirect funds or attempt to facilitate fraudulent debt settlements.
LegalVision, its affiliated entities, partners and team members have no involvement in any such fraudulent schemes.
Fraudulent Websites
Third parties may create websites that falsely claim to be, or to act on behalf of, LegalVision.
Our legitimate websites include:
You should always verify the URL carefully before engaging with any website purporting to represent LegalVision. You should also ensure the sender domain of any emails you receive from us are from one of the domains listed above.
Fraudulent Emails and Phone Calls
Many fraud attempts involve emails claiming to be from LegalVision and sent to clients, prospective clients or third parties. These emails may:
- Use domains that closely resemble our legitimate domains
- Be sent from free email services such as Gmail, Outlook, Hotmail or Yahoo, which LegalVision does not use for client communications
- Purport to be from a LegalVision partner or team member
- Request confidential information or payment to alternative bank details
- Include suspicious links or attachments containing malware
We are also aware of fraudulent emails alleging copyright infringement, unpaid invoices or urgent regulatory matters, directing recipients to click on a link or download documentation. Please do not click on such links or download attachments if you are unsure of their authenticity.
Fraudulent phone calls may accompany these emails, sometimes claiming to verify or endorse the communication.
If you are unsure whether a communication is genuine, we recommend checking the relevant team member’s profile on the LegalVision website and contacting us directly using the contact details published on our official site.
Impersonation of Senior Team Members
Fraudsters may impersonate a senior individual within LegalVision or within your own organisation. These messages often:
- Emphasise urgency
- Request confidentiality
- Seek payment authorisation or sensitive information
You should treat any such request with caution and independently verify its authenticity.
Invoice and Bank Detail Fraud
Clients of law firms are frequently targeted by criminals attempting to redirect payments by providing false bank details.
LegalVision does not routinely change its bank account details. Our bank details appear on our legitimate invoices. If you receive any notification that our bank details have changed, you should verify this directly with your usual LegalVision contact and our Finance team before making any payment.
If bank details differ from those currently held by you, please contact us immediately using verified contact information published on our website.
Action You May Take
We strongly recommend that you:
- Exercise caution with unexpected or unusual communications
- Do not click on suspicious links
- Do not download attachments from unknown or unverified sources
- Do not respond to communications you suspect may be fraudulent
If you believe you have been targeted by a fraud attempt involving LegalVision, or if you would like to confirm whether a communication is genuine, please contact us via the contact details listed on our website as soon as possible. Where relevant, please forward suspicious emails as separate attachments.
You may also wish to report suspected fraud to:
- Action Fraud in the United Kingdom
- The Australian Cyber Security Centre in Australia
- Netsafe in New Zealand
- Your local police service
- Your email or telecommunications provider
In the UK, the Solicitors Regulation Authority publishes scam alerts where the name of a regulated entity is being misused. We encourage you to review their website for current alerts.
LegalVision takes information security seriously and will take appropriate steps to manage and mitigate fraudulent activity where identified.
