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Warning: A letter advising of a change of tenancy has been sent falsely claiming to be from Maira Rauf of 'Ally Law'

12 May 2026

A letter advising of a change of tenancy has been sent to an energy company, falsely claiming to be from Maira Rauf of Ally Law'.

What is the scam?

The SRA has been informed that a letter has been sent to an energy company, falsely claiming to be from Maira Rauf of 'Ally Law'.

The SRA has seen a letter that includes the name and SRA number of a genuine solicitor. The letter is signed by 'Maira Rauf' which contains a firm stamp with the address 'Ally Law, 184 Normanton Road, Derby DE23 6UX' and the telephone number '0330 050 6997'. The footer of the letter has the same address as the stamp, but the street name is misspelt 'Nornanton'.

The SRA does not authorise or regulate a genuine firm of solicitors called 'Ally Law'.

Any business or transaction through the above address or telephone number is not undertaken by a firm or solicitor authorised and regulated by the SRA.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine solicitor called Maira Rauf with the SRA number 7267970.

Maira Rauf has confirmed that she has no connection to the above matter.

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.