Scam website - 'Alfred Pizzolante & Co Law Firm'
What's the scam?
We have been informed of a fake website using real law firm addresses.
The website, claiming to be for the 'Alfred Pizzolante & Co Law Firm', appears to have been cloned from an existing firm's website and features real law firm addresses. This has resulted in a package being address to 'Alfred Pizzolante & Co Law Firm' arriving at another firm.
There is no firm of Scottish solicitors called Alfred Pizzolante & Co and no Scottish solicitor called Alfred Pizzolante.
The website is being investigated and any necessary action will be taken.
What should you do?
Look out for packages addressed to 'Alfred Pizzolante & Co Law Firm' arriving at your office.
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.
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