Alerts

Warning: Emails and Letters from 'George Scott' claiming to be from 'George Scott & Co Law Firm'

17 August 2026

Emails and letters written in Dutch have been sent to Dutch speaking members of the public from 'George Scott' claiming to be a 'Lead Attorney' working at 'George Scott & Co Law Firm'.

What is the scam?

Letters have been sent to members of the public from 'George Scott' claiming to be an 'Attorney' or 'Lead Attorney' working at 'George Scott & Co Law Firm'.

The email states that the recipient can be presented as next of kin to access a £5.8 million estate and share the funds with 'George Scott'. The communications go on to request personal details to begin the required paperwork.

The email asks the recipient to provide their full name, mailing address, telephone number(s), occupation and age.

The letter has the email address info@georgescottandco.co.uk and provides the telephone number: +44 734 952 0787 and website address www.georgescottandco.co.uk.

Any business or transaction through the above email address, telephone number or website is not undertaken by a firm or solicitor authorised and regulated by the SRA.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA authorises and regulates multiple individuals named George Scott.

The SRA does not believe these genuine individuals have any connection to the communications mentioned in the above alert.

The SRA does not authorise or regulate a firm of solicitors called 'George Scott & Co Law Firm'.

What should I do?

When a firm's or individual's identity has been copied exactly (or cloned), due diligence is necessary. If you receive correspondence claiming to be from the above firm(s) or individual(s), or information of a similar nature to that described, you should conduct your own due diligence by checking the authenticity of the correspondence by contacting the law firm directly by reliable and established means. You can contact the SRA to find out if individuals or firms are regulated and authorised by the SRA and verify an individual's or firm's practising details. Other verification methods, such as checking public records (e.g. telephone directories and company records) may be required in other circumstances.