Alerts

Warning: Correspondence misusing the name of Martin Turner

10 July 2026

Correspondence sent misusing the name of a genuine solicitor purporting to work for 'Justice and Law'.

What is the scam?

The SRA has been informed that WhatsApp messages have been sent misusing the name of a genuine solicitor (see below) purporting to work for a firm called 'Justice and Law' in relation to recovering funds previously lost in a scam.

A member of the public sought legal advice through the website: justice-and-rights.net and contacted an individual claiming to be Martin Turner (listed as 'Martin Turms' on the website.) The correspondence continued via a WhatsApp chat where 'Martin Turner' claimed they would assist in recovering the lost funds.

The SRA has seen a 'Coinbase Guarantee Agreement' sent by 'Martin Turner' requesting the member of the public transfer £1000 into their Coinbase wallet in order to release their funds.

We have been informed the following telephone numbers were used by the individual claiming to be Mr Turner: +44 7348 480109, +41 (77) 955-37-47, +420 (607) 780-178 and +44 (742) 491-90-90.

We have also been informed the emails were sent from the email addresses martinturms@justice-and-rights.com and info@justice-and-rights.net.

The SRA does not authorise or regulate a firm called 'Justice and Rights'. Any business or transaction through the above telephone numbers and website are not undertaken by any individual or firm authorised and regulated by the SRA.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine solicitor called Martin Turner. The SRA number for the genuine solicitor is 4604.

The genuine solicitor has confirmed that they have no connection to the correspondence and contact details referred to in the above alert.

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.