Fake law firm emails with legal threats: Spider's Web describes a new scam
Spider's Web received an email from a non-existent law firm threatening pre-court action. The message looked professional, but the firm and its address were invented.
Author: Editorial teamPublished: 2 min read
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On 26 October 2026, the Polish tech site Spider's Web described a scam that landed in its newsroom inbox. The author, Adam Bednarek, said he had not seen such a convincing attempt at fraud for a long time.
What the message looked like
The email appeared to come from a law firm called Kancelaria Radców Prawnych Król i Szczepanik. The sender claimed to act on behalf of Marcin Brzeziński in connection with protecting his copyrighted works. The wording and style resembled a pre-court demand that a real law firm might send.
According to the editors, no such firm exists. The address does not add up either. Ulica Długa in Zabrze is a real street, but it has no number 180.
Why this scam is dangerous
Scammers usually impersonate existing, large and well-known companies. This time they invented the whole business, along with its address. The copyright accusation was tailored to the recipient, and a letter from a law firm naturally stirs emotions and the urge to sort things out quickly. That is what criminals count on.
The author points out that personalised scams are possible partly because data leaks, often involving very sensitive information, have been in the news recently. If the recipient's details or other particulars, such as health information, match in an email, it is easier to believe that something has really happened.
How to protect yourself
The editors' advice is simple: stay calm and read the details carefully, because that is where the clue that a message is fake may lie. Spider's Web also reminds readers of other common schemes, such as notices about an unpaid fine, an undelivered parcel or compensation for a delayed train. In such cases victims, driven by emotion, click a planted link too quickly.
What this means for you
The email in question was sent to a Polish newsroom and used a Polish address. The source does not say that this particular campaign targets people in the UK. Still, the rule of caution applies to anyone who receives a letter containing accusations and pressure to react fast. It is worth checking whether the named law firm and its address really exist before clicking a link or replying.
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