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See a copy of the cam email below - the solicitor's name has been amended for anonymity reasons.

This email requests the solicitor to review the attachment and to revert. If opened, this attachment is likely to result in malware being installed on the computer.

Members of the profession are advised that they should always review the sender’s details before acting on any email.  In this case it would be noticed that that the practice name includes “LLP” (Limited Liability Partnership), which is not available in the Republic of Ireland, however the address is in Dublin. This should immediately raise concerns as to the veracity of the email. Before acting on an email where a suspicion arises, members of the profession are advised to contact the purported sender by a secure means, for example, phonecall or post. In this case, the solicitor tried to contact the solicitors' firm at the phone number provided but was unable to make contact.

If the attachment is opened, it is advised that you immediately contact your IT provider and ensure that your system is checked for, and, if necessary, cleaned of any malware found.

Example of scam email

From: Reynolds & Co. Solicitors [mailto:Rita.o@reynoldssolicittors.org]
Sent: 30 January 2018 10:27
To: Solicitor
Subject: Signed Memorandum Of Sales - SUBJECT TO CONTRACT/CONTRACT DENIED

Dear Solicitor,

Apologies for Delay. Moving Forward On This, We Hereby Attach Signed Memorandum Of Sales For Your Attention.

Kindly Go Through And Direct All Queries To Us.

We Await Your Response For Us To Complete On The Above Subject Matter

Regards

NOTE  : (This Attachment Is Solely Meant For Solicitor Only, And Cannot Be Accessed By Unauthorized Third Parties)

Rita Odenells -  SENIOR CONVEYANCING OFFER

Reynolds & Co. Solicitors LLP.

Merchant's Court,

29, Merchant's Quay,

Dublin 8.

DX 1947 Four Courts

Telephone : + 353 1 688 2778

Fax : + 353 1 600 2421