How Netflix’s Cold Call Highlights the Devastating Impact of Scams Cold Call, a mini-series originally aired on Channel 5, has recently gained renewed attention after being added to Netflix, putting the serious issue of scams back into the spotlight. For those unfamiliar, Cold Call is a gripping drama about a victim of a cold call […]
Category Archives: Fraud
05
Nov
Nov
Beware of Fraudulent Calls Claiming to Be Phoenix Legal Solicitors Phoenix Legal Solicitors has recently become aware of an impersonation scam targeting individuals with unsolicited calls from persons falsely claiming to represent our firm. Please note that these calls are not from Phoenix Legal Solicitors and that we do not operate or make any communications […]
30
Sep
Sep
A Breakthrough in Bank Scams – Lloyds Bank Refunds Money Lost through Another Bank for Vulnerable Client Phoenix Solicitors recently secured a full refund for our client, Mr W, who lost £27,617.33 to a cruel and sophisticated investment scam. This scam affected Mr W’s three bank accounts: Chase Bank, Revolut, and Lloyds Bank. Mr W […]
21
Jun
Jun
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 […]
15
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 […]
01
May
May
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 […]
11
Apr
Apr
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 […]
05
Apr
Apr
Mr A’s Account Mr A contacted Phoenix Solicitors in October 2023. He was looking for help after falling victim to a sophisticated investment scam back in July 2023. This scam resulted in Mr A losing his life savings, causing a devastating decline in his mental health and a breakdown in his relationship with his partner. […]
29
Jan
Jan
Helping companies recover their money In July 2023 the Director of Business Energy Solutions, BES Commercial Electricity Limited and Commercial Power Limited, Andrew Pilley, former Fleetwood Town FC’s chairman, was sentenced to 13 years in prison at Preston Crown Court after being found guilty of fraud and money laundering totalling around £15 million. Andy Pilley […]
15
Nov
Nov
Increase in Romance Scams Each year on the run up to Christmas, we see an increase in Romance scams. Scammers are professionals at preying upon vulnerable people and as the festive period can be a difficult time of year for those who are lonely or experiencing conflict within their family life, we often see these […]