Cloned Email Posing as Viqar Bhatti of MH Solicitors LLP

What Is This Scam?

This scam involves fraudsters using cloned email addresses and fake correspondence that impersonate Viqar Bhatti, a solicitor at MH Solicitors LLP. The scammers create counterfeit communications designed to appear as legitimate legal correspondence from this established law firm. These fraudulent emails are typically used to deceive victims into believing they are receiving genuine legal advice or documentation, when in fact they are dealing with criminals operating under a false identity.

The scam targets individuals and businesses who may be seeking legitimate legal services or who have existing relationships with law firms. Victims may be led to transfer funds, provide sensitive personal information, or agree to fraudulent transactions based on the false assumption they are communicating with a regulated solicitor.

Who Are They Impersonating?

The legitimate company being impersonated is MH Solicitors LLP, a law firm regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). MH Solicitors LLP is registered with the SRA under licence number 637433. The scammers specifically target the identity of Viqar Bhatti, appearing to send correspondence as though it originates from this individual within the firm.

The legitimate MH Solicitors LLP operates as an authorised and regulated legal practice. If you need to verify whether communications truly come from this firm or from Viqar Bhatti, you should contact MH Solicitors LLP directly using contact information obtained independently from their official website or the SRA register, rather than using any contact details provided in suspicious emails.

Evidence & Regulatory Action

This scam has been documented in the Cloned Firm Registry, which tracks fraudulent impersonations of legitimate law firms. According to the registry records, the fake operation uses the address 166 Dunstall Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 0NU, which is not the legitimate address of MH Solicitors LLP. This address has been associated with the cloned email scheme impersonating Viqar Bhatti.

The Cloned Firm Registry entry provides documented evidence of this fraudulent scheme. The Solicitors Regulation Authority maintains records of all legitimate law firms and solicitors, and any communications claiming to be from MH Solicitors LLP or Viqar Bhatti should be verified against the official SRA register.

Red Flags

• Email addresses that closely resemble but do not exactly match the official MH Solicitors LLP domain
• Unsolicited legal correspondence or communications you did not request
• Requests for payment via unusual methods such as cryptocurrency, wire transfers, or gift cards
• Pressure to act quickly or in secrecy regarding legal matters
• Poor grammar, spelling errors, or formatting inconsistencies in professional legal correspondence
• Requests for personal information, identification documents, or banking details via email
• Communications from addresses listed as 166 Dunstall Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 0NU claiming to be from MH Solicitors LLP
• Inability to verify the sender by calling MH Solicitors LLP directly using independently obtained contact information

What To Do If You Have Been Contacted

If you receive communications claiming to be from Viqar Bhatti or MH Solicitors LLP, do not respond to the email or click any links. Instead, independently verify the communication by contacting MH Solicitors LLP directly using contact information from their official website or the Solicitors Regulation Authority register.

Report the fraudulent email to your email provider's abuse team and to the Solicitors Regulation Authority. You should also report the scam to relevant fraud reporting authorities in your jurisdiction. If you have already provided personal information or financial details, contact your bank and relevant financial institutions immediately. Consider placing fraud alerts on your credit accounts if sensitive information has been compromised.