Cybercrime & Security Warning

Important Notice: Fraud and Cybercrime Warning

Cybercrime and online fraud are significantly increasing within the legal sector. Fraudsters frequently target law firms and their clients by impersonating solicitors, intercepting emails, and attempting to divert transaction payments (particularly in conveyancing, probate, and commercial matters) to fraudulent bank accounts.

To protect yourself and your money, please carefully read our strict security protocols:

1. No Email Changes to Banking Details

Our official bank account details will not change during the course of your legal transaction. PAUL LINTON & CO will never send an email informing you of a change to our bank details. Any email suggesting a change in banking details should be treated as fraudulent.

2. Official Email Domains

Official electronic communications from this firm will only ever be sent from the official domain name @paul-linton.co.uk. Criminals often register look-alike or cloned domain names (e.g., subtle misspellings) to deceive clients. Always inspect and double-check the exact email sender address.

3. Verification Protocol

Before making any initial payment or transferring large sums of money, you must verbally confirm our banking details over the phone.

• Do not use telephone numbers provided within suspicious emails or payment requests.

• Only use the trusted phone number published on our official website (paul-linton.co.uk) or provided in your original physical Engagement Letter.

4. Disclaimer

PAUL LINTON & CO accepts no liability for any loss of funds arising from transfers made to incorrect or fraudulent bank accounts as a result of cyber fraud or failure to follow these verification procedures.

⚠️ SECURITY SUMMARY FOR ALL CLIENTS

• We will NEVER alter our bank details via email.

• We will NEVER ask you to make an urgent payment without prior telephone confirmation.

• If you receive any communication stating our details have changed, it is a scam. Contact your designated fee earner or case handler immediately via our main switchboard telephone number.