Alerts

Warning: Website misusing the name of Samina Begum

14 January 2026

A profile has been setup on the website 'www.clearwaylaw.com' misusing the identity of Samina Begum.

What is the scam?

The SRA has been informed that the identity of genuine solicitor (see below) is being misused on the online marketplace website 'www.clearwaylaw.com' with a bogus profile picture. The profile states ‘Samina Begum’ is a ‘lawyer qualified to practice law in West Midlands, United Kingdom’ and is employed at the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Any business or transaction through ‘Samina Begum’ who appears on the online marketplace website 'www.clearwaylaw.com' is not undertaken by a genuine individual authorised and regulated by the SRA.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine solicitor by the name of Samina Begum (SRA number 266199). The genuine Samina Begum is employed at the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

The genuine Samina Begum has confirmed to the SRA they have no connection to the website 'www.clearwaylaw.com'.

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.