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Offers to recover money you already lost, or 'refunds' that require you to pay or send money back first.

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SRA scam alert: fake 'Janes Solicitors' and 'Simon Barker' offer fund recovery for £2,500 retainer

The UK SRA warns that scammers are falsely using the names of genuine firm Janes Solicitors LLP and solicitor Simon Barker to offer fund recovery for a £2,500 retainer.

07555832215
lawsocietywales.com
office.janes-solicitors@mail.co.uk

Reported Oct 15, 20261 report

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FTC alleges Digital Forensics Corp took $60M from sextortion victims for 'help' it didn't provide

The FTC alleges Ohio-based Digital Forensics Corporation took at least $60 million from panicked sextortion victims for help it didn't provide; a court has temporarily halted the business.

Digital Forensics Corporation (DFC)

Reported Oct 13, 20261 report