SRA Risk Outlook warns Conveyancing funds are a common target of Email Modification Fraud
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have warned that ‘email modification fraud’ often targets conveyancing funds in their Risk Outlook Spring Update.
Lawyer Checker Team Continues to Build with Key Appointment
Lawyer Checker, the provider of market-leading risk management solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of new Business Development Executive, Tom Lyes.
Updated SRA Risk Outlook: Protection of Client Money Remains a Priority Risk
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has updated their 2017/2018 Risk Outlook.
Is blockchain the future of conveyancing?
There is a lot of talk about the potential of blockchain technology. But what exactly is it and how is it predicted to change the home buying process? What is blockchain? Put simply, blockchain is a digital ledger in which transactions made in cryptocurrency are recorded in real-time and are accessible to anyone on the […]
HMRC stopped 30,000 phishing emails with DMARC
HMRC has just completed a three-year project to improve its cybersecurity and prevent phishing emails.
Lawyer Checker launch OnDMARC
Lawyer Checker is pleased to be launching a new product to help legal professionals effectively secure their firm’s email.
FCA warn of cloned property investment firm
The Financial Conduct Authority has issued a warning to consumers over a property investment firm which has been cloned.
You can’t do too much to protect your clients’ money
We’re continually highlighting cases where a conveyancer has fallen victim to online fraud.
You’ll know that Easter is a target period for criminals. Make sure all your staff do too.
The Easter period is well known to see an increase in fraud attempts against conveyancers, so it’s important that everyone within your company is alert to the risk.
Too Busy? Don’t fall victim to email modification fraud
We were recently at the SRA’s ‘Protecting your firm, protecting your clients’ event in Cardiff. The audience were told of a recent conveyancing case in which the SRA took action.
Consumer loses £600k in conveyancing scam
A consumer has been left almost £600,000 out of pocket after falling victim to a conveyancing scam.
What could cutting corners cost your firm?
Across the legal sector, awareness of fraud has soared over the past year.
Crimestoppers Increases Focus to Tackle Growing Conveyancing Fraud Problem
Property Professionals have been boosted by the support of the charity Crimestoppers who are working with estate agents and financial advisers, as well as conveyancers, in a cross-industry initiative to prevent buyer’s deposits being stolen through their Safe Buyer Scheme partnership.
Growth of digital threats key concern among information security leaders
Over 80% of information security leaders are worried about the growth of digital threats.
Agency warns of fake property advert scam
Online fraudsters are targeting prospective tenants by offering listed properties at a lower price.
32% of money laundering alerts involve residential conveyancing
New research has revealed that nearly a third of suspected anti-money laundering infringements reported to the National Crime Agency have involved property deals.
Consumer concerns over data security grows
Recent research has found that almost three quarters (72%) of consumers are more aware of data breaches than five years ago.
UK at serious risk of major cyber-attack by end of decade
The UK is likely to be affected by a major cyber-attack before 2020.
Conveyancing fee-earner faces prison after siphoning client funds
A fee-earner has been banned from working in the profession after siphoning client funds to fellow fraudsters.
Warning over viewing scam issued by landlord group
A landlord group has expressed its concern over online scam property viewings taking place across the UK.
