Alerts

Warning: Emails and correspondence from ‘Ionut Alin Todirica' of 'LLP Solicitors'

14 August 2025

Correspondence has been sent from 'Ionut Alin Todirica' of 'LLP Solicitors' requesting fees to provide legal services.

What is the scam?

The emails seen by the SRA were sent from 'Ionut Alin Todirica' claiming to be a solicitor at 'LLP Solicitors'. The emails asked the recipient to pay fees for a criminal matter and were sent from the email address 'm.o.tsaferel@mail.co.uk'. The emails also misuse the address of a genuine firm of solicitors (see below).

The SRA does not authorise or regulate an individual by the name of 'Ionut Alin Todirica'.

Any business or transaction through the email address 'm.o.tsaferel@mail.co.uk' or through 'Ionut Alin Todirica' 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 a genuine firm called Benchmark Immigration Legal Limited which operates from the address of 223 Branston Rd, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 3BT. Its genuine email address is info@benchmarklegal.co.uk

The genuine firm has confirmed it does not have any connection to the correspondence referred to in the above alert.   

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine firm called London Litigation Partnership Limited who also trade as LLP solicitors.

The genuine firm has confirmed it does not have any connection with Ionut Alin Todirica or to the correspondence referred to in the above alert.

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.