Scam emails from 'Law Society'

We have been informed of scam emails claiming to be from 'Law Society' sent out to solicitors and law firms with PDF downloads.

The emails have the subject line 'Important Information' and claim that we have been trying to reach the recipient urgently and ask them to review an attachment. The 'from' email address is not a Law Society of Scotland email address. 

You can find a copy of the text from these specific emails below.

Example email

We have been trying to reach you

Please see below matter for your urgent attention. 

Kindly review and get back to us as soon as possible.

LAW SOCIETY

We recommend you and your colleagues read our cybersecurity guide which includes tips for individuals on what to think about before opening emails and attachments. Do not click the link to download the attachment on these emails.

If you suspect a fraud, or other internet crime, remember to report it on the Action Fraud website.

Where a fraud or scam has actually taken place, it should be reported directly to Police Scotland.