Alerts

Warning: Document misusing the name of Keystone Law

8 October 2025

A document has been sent from an individual purporting to be on behalf of Keystone Law.

What is the scam?

The SRA has been notified that a document has been sent to an American company claiming to be from an individual called 'Baker Joseph' on behalf of Keystone Law. The document relates to the transfer of funds into the EU.

The SRA does not authorise or regulate an individual called 'Baker Joseph'.

Any business or transaction through the individual above is not undertaken by a firm or individual authorised and regulated by the SRA.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA has been notified that a document has been sent to an American company claiming to be from an individual called 'Baker Joseph' on behalf of Keystone Law. The document relates to the transfer of funds into the EU.

The SRA does not authorise or regulate an individual called 'Baker Joseph'.

Any business or transaction through the individual above is not undertaken by a firm or individual authorised and regulated by the SRA.

What should I do?

When a firm's or individual's identity has been copied exactly (or cloned), due diligence is necessary. If you receive correspondence claiming to be from the above firm(s) or individual(s), or information of a similar nature to that described, you should conduct your own due diligence by checking the authenticity of the correspondence by contacting the law firm directly by reliable and established means. You can contact the SRA to find out if individuals or firms are regulated and authorised by the SRA and verify an individual's or firm's practising details. Other verification methods, such as checking public records (e.g. telephone directories and company records) may be required in other circumstances.