COVID-19 CRISIS: A TIME FOR VIGILANCE AND QUICK ACTION

The present crisis has brought to the fore many heart-warming and praiseworthy examples of altruism and good neighbourliness.  It has also, sadly and, perhaps, inevitably, created opportunities for those anti-social and criminal elements who will be happy to take advantage of the current situation, irrespective of the costs to others.  The National Police Chief’s Council spokesman on crime is reported in The Times ( 27th March ) to warn against an increase in cyber crime and states that organised crime will see the present emergency as an opportunity.

Meanwhile, companies and businesses may lack essential support staff engaged in online security and other fraud prevention measures.

At the same time, the Courts are grappling with the effects of the virus and normal working modes are being radically revised.

Banks will clearly have less staff to deal with suspicion of fraud.

It is a rapidly changing and worrying picture.

Accordingly, this needs to be a time of extra vigilance and rapid response.  The fact is that, when money has been obtained by fraud, it can be moved very quickly.  Happily, measures are available to freeze accounts and trace assets which can be accessed very quickly, with expert help.

33 Chancery Lane Chambers are internationally recognised for their expertise in retaining and regaining assets and we want to assure clients and solicitors that we remain available to act quickly and appropriately to deal with any urgent problems that arise.  We have adapted our management systems so that a full service is available.  You will find the details which you need below.

Martin Adams - 07833 257040; ma@33cllaw.com  

Chris Chiles - 07872 570330; ccc@33cllaw.com

Oliver Carroll - 07793 078628; oc@33cllaw.com