Alerts

Warning: Telephone call and email misusing the name and details of Lauren Scott

3 November 2025

A telephone call has been made and an email has been sent misusing the name and details of a genuine solicitor in relation to a supposed recovery of cryptocurrency funds.

What is the scam?

The SRA understands that a telephone call has been made to a member of the public by an individual impersonating a genuine solicitor (see genuine details below) and offering services relating to a purported recovery of cryptocurrency funds. The call was made from the telephone number '+44 7441 901274' and the caller then followed up with an email which was sent from 'lauren.scott@blockeconomics.cc'.

The email contains a screenshot and link to the SRA's solicitors register webpage showing the genuine solicitor's details and SRA number.  The email also contains an image of a driving licence photocard bearing the genuine solicitor's name. It is suspected that the driving licence photocard is a forgery.

Any business or transaction through the email address or contact number referred to above are not undertaken by an individual regulated by the SRA.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine solicitor called Lauren Scott, whose SRA ID is 529273.

The SRA does not authorise or regulate a firm called 'Blockeconomics'.

The genuine solicitor Lauren Scott has confirmed that they do not have any connection to the matters referred to in the above alert and is not connected to the organisation 'Blockeconomics'.

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.