Fraud Alert
Issued: 21 July 2025
We have been notified of instances where unauthorised individuals and entities falsely purport to represent or be affiliated with NeosLegal. These fraudulent schemes involve the unauthorized use of our Firm’s name, logo, and the personal identity of our lawyers – particularly our Founder, Irina Heaver. These impersonators are using deceptive tactics to exploit the public, including false offers of legal services, employment, investment opportunities, and online courses.
We are issuing this notice to protect our clients, partners, and the general public.
Please be aware that we do not offer any the following:
- We do not sell or promote any crypto schemes, tokens, or investment products.
- We do not endorse any third-party projects for financial gain.
- We do not offer courses or paid training programs via social media or private messaging platforms.
- We do not solicit any form of investment from the public.
If someone contacts you claiming to be associated with us and offers any of the above, they are attempting to deceive you.
These accounts are completely fake. Do not trust them. Do not send them any money.
Below we list examples of the most common fraudulent schemes to ensure that you do not become a victim of such individuals.
Fake Legal Services or Debt Collection
You may receive emails or messages which falsely claim to be from our Firm, alleging that the recipient owes money or is facing legal action. These communications often demand urgent payment under threat of legal consequences.
False Employment Offers
Fraudsters may offer fake job opportunities using our Firm’s name, often requesting personal information, CVs, or upfront payments for “training,” “visa processing,” or “equipment.”
Advance Fee or Investment Fraud
Impersonators may promise legal services related to Web3 businesses, crypto trading or investment, requesting advance fees for “due diligence” or “regulatory assessment.”
Phishing and Email Spoofing
Emails may appear to originate from our firm (e.g., with email addresses that are deceptively similar to our official domain). These messages often contain suspicious links or malicious attachments.
If you are unsure whether such an email is legitimate, we recommend contacting us directly at hello@neoslegal.co to verify whether the suspicious email was sent by our firm.
Social Media Impersonation
Unauthorized social media profiles may impersonate our lawyers or other team members, offering services or promoting illegitimate ventures.
How to Identify Fraud
To help you protect yourself, please be aware:
- Our only legitimate website is neoslegal.co
- Our official email domain ends with @neoslegal.co. We do not use Gmail, Yahoo, or any unofficial email providers.
- We never request payments before we have a signed letter of engagement with the client.
- We do not initiate unsolicited legal or debt recovery proceedings via text message or messaging apps such as WhatsApp or Telegram.
- Official employment opportunities are posted on our website and legitimate job portals only.
What to Do If You Suspect a Fraud
If you receive suspicious communication that appears to be from us:
- Do Not Respond. Avoid engaging with the sender or clicking on any links.
- Do Not Share Personal or Confidential Information.
- Preserve Evidence. Take screenshots, save emails, and note phone numbers or usernames.
- Report the Incident to our Firm by contacting hello@neoslegal.co
- Report to Authorities. If you have already sent money or shared sensitive information, we strongly urge you to:
- File a police report and inform your local cybercrime unit.
- Contact your bank or financial institution immediately to attempt to stop or reverse the transaction.
Our firm takes such matters seriously. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of security and professionalism. Your vigilance helps protect others from falling victim to these scams.
Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact us directly through our verified channels.
Yours sincerely,
