SRA warns of calls and emails misusing solicitors’ identities for crypto claims
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has issued a warning after reports of emails and telephone calls misusing the name of a solicitor and a purported law firm in connection with cryptocurrency recovery services.
The alert, published on 12 February 2026, concerns communications sent from an entity calling itself “CFA Solicitors”. The SRA has confirmed that it does not authorise or regulate a firm under that name.
According to the regulator, a member of the public received an email and telephone calls from an individual claiming to be Kevin Morgan, describing himself as a solicitor at CFA Solicitors. The communications offered assistance with the recovery of frozen and/or inactive cryptocurrency funds.
The email was sent from the address “kevin.morgan@cfasolicitors.com”. The recipient was invited to complete an identity verification process and arrange a follow-up call to discuss the proposed recovery process.
Telephone contact was made using the numbers +44 7496 069763 and +44 7733 733160.
The SRA has made clear that any business conducted through the email address or telephone numbers identified in the warning is not carried out by an individual or firm regulated by the regulator.
The authority also confirmed that it authorises and regulates several individuals named Kevin Morgan. Those individuals have either confirmed, or are believed, to have no connection with the email address, telephone numbers or communications referred to in the alert.
The SRA stated that when a firm’s or an individual’s identity appears to have been copied or cloned, recipients should exercise due diligence before responding. It advised members of the public who receive similar correspondence to verify its authenticity by contacting the genuine firm directly using reliable and established contact details, rather than relying on the information provided in the communication itself.
Individuals can also contact the SRA to confirm whether a solicitor or firm is authorised and regulated and to verify practising details. In certain cases, further checks may be necessary, including consulting public records such as telephone directories or company registration information.
The regulator reiterated that it has no connection with “CFA Solicitors” and that it does not regulate a firm of that name. It urged recipients of the communications described to verify any claims independently before engaging with the sender.