How to Spot an Investment Scam Investment scams are by far the most common types of scams. Here at Phoenix Solicitors, we see many of these scams day in and day out. We believe these scams are the most common due to the recent revelations of cryptocurrency and forex trading, paired with the banks offering […]
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Jun
Jun
We are thrilled to share some fantastic news about our recent charitable achievement. Phoenix Legal Solicitors in Wirral has raised an impressive £1,860 by participating in the annual Will Aid campaign. This remarkable contribution makes Phoenix Legal one of the highest-donating law firms across the UK this year. Read the full story on the Wirral […]
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May
May
Deposit non-protection, rent increases, surrender, and counterclaims Our client occupied their property in November 2022 on a 12-month tenancy agreement and paid a £600.00 tenancy deposit to their landlord. The landlord did not protect the deposit in one of the three tenancy deposit protection schemes. In short, any monies paid by a tenant, which constitute […]
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May
May
What are ‘Purchase Scams’? Buying and selling items online has become a normal, and everyday thing for most people whether that may be on trusted and well-established platforms such as eBay and Gumtree or newer platforms such as Vinted and Depop. These online platforms offer an easy way to buy and sell almost anything from clothes to electrical items to motor […]
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Task / Mission scams have been increasingly popular since the pandemic and the rise in work-from-home jobs. The scammers use advanced platforms which look as genuine as any other site to make these scams extremely convincing so you should never be ashamed if you have fallen victim to a scam similar to this. Scammers as […]
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Mr L contacted Phoenix Solicitors in January 2024 after falling victim to a purchase scam in January 2023. Mr L was originally looking to purchase a van to use as both his everyday vehicle and a work vehicle as his previous van had broken. Mr L searched on eBay for a replacement van, eBay being […]
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Apr
Apr
£50,000 Scam Refund Secured for Client After Barclays Refusal In October 2023, Mr A contacted Phoenix Solicitors after falling victim to a sophisticated investment scam earlier that year. The scam left him without his life savings, caused severe mental health struggles, and led to the breakdown of his relationship. How the Scam Unfolded The scammer […]
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Mar
Whenever you buy a house, you rely upon the surveyor to let you know if there are any issues with the property but their duty can also extend to what is in yours and your neighbours garden that may impact the value of the property. The property may even back on to a railway which […]
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Mar
Mar
In a recent success story highlighting the crucial role of legal professionals in safeguarding tenant rights, the Tenancy Deposit Team achieved a significant victory for their client, Miss B. Miss B, a tenant facing poor living conditions due to mould and damp in her rented accommodation, sought damages and remedies for the disrepair in her […]
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The Claimant entered into a tenancy in 2020 with the Defendant for a luxury property in Hertfordshire. A deposit was paid in the sum of £10,730 and was not protected, by the Landlord Darren Andrews Group Limited, until 320 days after the deposit was taken. The Claimant left the property in May 2022 and the […]