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Fake fees email sent to Law Society members

A fraudulent email impersonating the Law Society about membership renewal has been sent to some solicitors this week.

The Law Society has reiterated that it did not send a membership email to any solicitors requesting payment of overdue fees.

It adds that this is an example of a ‘phishing’ email where individuals pretend to be a reputable company to steal money or information.

The fake correspondence, dated 25 March, does not come from a Law Society email address and uses American English spelling.

What to do

• Anyone who received this email is asked not to respond and to delete it immediately,
• Contact your IT provider if the email has already been responded to,
• Anyone who has been a victim of this or any other cybercrime is asked to please report the issue.

Cybersecurity services 

The Law Society offers information and training on cybersecurity to help solicitors be prepared for attacks such as these, as follows:

• Cybersecurity information online,
• Comprehensive Library Subject Guide on Cybersecurity,
• Cybersecurity CPD on demand.

For queries, please contact solicitorservices@lawsociety.ie.