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Warning: WhatsApp message sent misusing the name of Morecrofts LLP

17 August 2026

WhatsApp messages have been sent falsely claiming to be from Morecrofts LLP in relation to funds dispute.

What is the scam?

The SRA has been notified that a WhatsApp message has been sent misusing the name of a genuine firm (see details below.)

The communication was sent purporting to assist with a fund dispute which was being raised within the smalls claims court.

The WhatsApp message was sent from the contact number '+44 7496 091 605'. The communication also provided the following email address, 'Katherine.coombs@moorecroft-s.co.uk' and telephone number of '0151 666 2210'.

Any business or transactions through the above contact numbers and email address is not undertaken by a firm or individual authorised and regulated by the SRA.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine firm of solicitors called Morecrofts LLP (SRA number 484828). The genuine firm uses the email domain @morecrofts.co.uk and telephone number 0151 236 8871. Their office address is Cotton Exchange, Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L3 9LQ.

The SRA does not authorise or regulate a solicitor by the name of Katherine Coombs.

The genuine firm of Morecrofts LLP has confirmed it does not have any connection to the WhatsApp message referred to in the above alert. Morecrofts LLP have also confirmed that they do not employ anyone by the name of Katherine Coombs.

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.