'We recover your lost money' — for an upfront fee

Weeks after a scam a 'fund recovery firm' or 'chain analyst' gets in touch. For an upfront fee they will get your money back. Usually it is the same group, reselling victim lists.

Warning signs

  • Unsolicited contact after a scam
  • Guaranteed success plus an upfront fee
  • No real firm address, chat only

What to do

Pay nothing. Legitimate help goes through your bank, a police report and, if needed, a verifiable law firm.

Source: Vorsicht vor Geld-Rückgewinnungs-Betrug