ChainCatcher news, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) in the UK has issued a warning about a new scam involving impersonating lawyers who send emails requesting Bitcoin payments. The scam emails contain a link to a Bitcoin wallet that may contain malware. It incorrectly uses the name "Patrice Joyce" and claims to be associated with the legitimate firms Attwaters Solicitors LLP and Attwaters Jameson Hill Solicitors.However, the SRA has confirmed that they have not authorized any lawyer by the name of Patrice Joyce. The SRA advises individuals to conduct due diligence when receiving suspicious correspondence. This includes contacting the law firm directly through reliable means to verify the authenticity of the email and checking the SRA's records to confirm the authorization of the individual or law firm.