A company called 'Refund Police' emailed me, asking for an 'anti-money laundering fee' – is this a scam?

Sophia, I'm really sorry you're going through this. It's a classic recovery scam tactic, unfortunately. Any legitimate recovery organization or law enforcement agency will NEVER ask you for an upfront fee – especially not an 'anti-money laundering fee' – to release your own recovered funds. That just doesn't happen. Think about it: if they truly had your money, why would they need *more* of yours to give it back? They'd just deduct their fees from the recovered amount, if they even charged one. The fact they knew details about your original scam is a huge red flag; this often means the original scammers sold your info to these recovery scammers, or are even the same people. Please, do not pay them anything. It's just throwing good money after bad. Your best bet is to block them and report this new scam attempt to the RCMP as well. Stay strong.

This is 100% a follow-up scam, Sophia. They call them recovery scams, and they are sadly very common. The initial scammer, or someone they sold your data to, knows you're a recent victim and desperate to get your money back. That's why they target you with these bogus 'recovery' services. The 'anti-money laundering fee' is just one of many made-up reasons they’ll give for an upfront payment – I've heard of 'court fees', 'tax fees', 'release fees', 'insurance fees', you name it. A truly legitimate recovery firm (the very few that exist) might charge a contingency fee (i.e., a percentage AFTER they actually recover funds), or a small, clear upfront legal retainer for actual legal work, but never a fee *to release your own money*. Don't fall for it. ASIC, for instance, would never ask for anything like this. Report them to the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security and the RCMP again.

Oh wow, Sophia, that sounds so incredibly stressful, especially after what you already went through. It's totally understandable that a part of you wants to believe it. We all crave that relief, right? But honestly, this 'Refund Police' sounds super fishy. 'Anti-money laundering fee'? That's a new one but totally tracks with the kind of made-up charges these scam groups come up with. It's designed to sound official and urgent. Just like Christopher said, no real agency asks you to pay to get your own money back. It's a cruel game they play, preying on people's hopes. Try to remember that feeling of doubt you have – it's your gut telling you something's wrong. Trust that feeling. Sending you strength from Paris.

Sophia, I'm with Chris and Camille on this one. 'Refund Police' sounds like something straight out of a bad movie, not a legitimate financial recovery service. And an 'anti-money laundering fee'? Seriously? That's just them inventing fancy jargon to justify another cash grab. The fact they knew about your original scam is worrying, but it's a common pattern. Scammers share or sell victim lists. Do not engage. Do not pay. If it sounds too good to be true, it almost always is, especially when it involves getting money back that you thought was lost forever. Just block and move on, as hard as that might be.

You're right to be hesitant, Sophia, that's exactly the right instinct. This 'Refund Police' outfit is another scam, plain and simple. The key indicator here, as others have said, is the upfront fee. Real organisations, whether it's a bank, a government body, or even a private investigator working legitimately, don't ask for a fee to 'release' money they supposedly already have for you. It's a blatant attempt to double-scam victims. The 'official documents' they sent are fake, and the 'international financial recovery laws' are pure fiction. Don't engage further, don't give them any more information or, crucially, any money. Block their emails and any numbers they might use. It's frustrating, I know, but protecting yourself from further loss is the priority.

Bitte, Sophia, do *not* pay them. This is a very common trick. They use official-sounding terms like 'anti-money laundering fee' to make it seem legitimate. But it's a lie. If they really had your money, they would send it. Period. They would not invent a reason to ask you for more. It's a sad reality that once you are scammed once, you become a target for these 'recovery' scams. They know you are vulnerable. Protect yourself, block them, and please don't send any euro or CAD to these people. You will lose that too.

Ugh, this is so frustrating to hear, Sophia. I'm sorry you're dealing with this. 'Refund Police' sounds like a bad joke. And an 'AML fee' to get *your own money* back? No, absolutely not. That's a made-up charge. They're just trying to milk you for more cash. The fact they knew about your original scam means either the first scammers sold your details, or they're the *same* scammers. It's a common tactic. Don't fall for it again. Your gut feeling is spot on. Time to block and delete.

Sophia, I truly understand the hope you must be feeling, that flicker of 'what if it's real?' But please, listen to what everyone else is saying here. This is a secondary scam, definitely. In my experience, these recovery agencies are almost always fraudulent. They prey on the desperation of victims. An 'anti-money laundering fee' is a totally fabricated cost. If a genuine entity was handling things, they'd either deduct any legitimate fees from the recovered amount or there would be no fee at all to receive your own funds. Do not engage further with them. Stay strong and protect yourself from another financial loss. Report them, every time.

Run, Sophia. Seriously. 'Refund Police' is definitely a scam, and that 'anti-money laundering fee' is pure fiction. This is how these guys operate. They get victim lists (either bought or from the original scammers), contact you pretending to be saviors, and then demand various 'fees' or 'taxes' or 'commissions' to release your supposed recovered funds. The money never exists. It's just a way to take more from you. I saw something similar over on the FTC's site; they warn about this specifically. Don't send a dime. You'll never see that $750 again, and you won't get your original 8k back from them either. Block these clowns immediately.

Oh gosh, Sophia, I hate to say it but this is EXACTLY what happened to me, only with a different scammy company. After I lost a bunch in a supposed forex investment, I was contacted by 'Payback Ltd' – they had all the details, made it sound so promising. Then they asked for a 'processing fee' for over a grand AUD. I was so desperate, I paid it! Guess what? Nothing. Radio silence. They just disappeared with even more of my money. It was literally adding insult to injury. Please, please don't make my mistake. Your gut feeling is right. 'Refund Police' asking for an AML fee is a huge red flag. Don't give them a single cent.

Oh wow, this is a classic recovery scam. 'Refund Police' is exactly that – a scam operation designed to prey on people who've already been victimized. They never recovered your money. They just know you lost some and are trying to get more. That $750 fee is entirely fabricated. Don't send them a single cent. These types of outfits *always* ask for an upfront fee before you can 'receive' your supposed recovered funds. It’s a dead giveaway.

I fell for something eerily similar. Lost about £5k to a Forex scam early last year. Then got an email from a 'Global Recovery Agency' saying they’d found my money and needed a small 'processing fee.' Was so desperate, I sent it. Never saw a dime. They’re just digital vultures, mate. Report them to the FTC and block them. Your gut feeling is right.

This 'Refund Police' sounds incredibly suspicious. How would they even know about your loss in the first place, unless they are connected to the original scammers or trawling databases of victims? Asking for an upfront fee, especially labelled as an 'AML fee,' is a massive red flag. Genuine recovery services, if they even exist in this murky world, usually take a percentage *after* funds are returned, and they wouldn't need an 'AML fee' from you directly. This is almost certainly a scam.

Yeah, this is textbook. Phishing for victims of fraud. The details they have are likely from scraped data related to crypto scams or perhaps even from the original scammer's compromised information. They create urgency and hope. The 'anti-money laundering fee' is a pure invention – they're laundering *your* money if you pay it. Look up the FBI's IC3 (Internet Crime Complaint Center) website. They have vast resources on these types of scams and how to report them

DO NOT PAY. This is the classic second scam, often run by the same people or associates. They find you because you reported the first scam, or because your details were sold on the dark web. They know you're vulnerable. The 'official documents' are fakes. Any mention of an upfront fee for released funds is a scam. It stinks. Report it, block them, and never engage.

This sounds exactly like the kind of tactics the groups like 'Payback Ltd' employ. They monitor forums, victim lists, and even public records where available. The term 'anti-money laundering fee' is designed to sound legitimate and to add a layer of plausibility to why they need money upfront. Truly, the best thing you can do is report this new attempt to the relevant authorities, just as you did with the initial crypto scam. In Canada, that would be the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC). Take screenshots of everything.

Absolutely a scam. These Recovery Room scammers, like 'Refund Police', are relentless. They leverage the fact that you're desperate to get your money back after a previous loss. The 'AML fee' is smoke and mirrors. They don't recover anything. They just want another payment. If you want to check if a company is legitimate, you can often search for them on the ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission) website if they claim to be registered in Australia, or use similar regulatory body lookups in your country. But for this one, it’s a definite no.

Ugh, I know that feeling. I lost $10k last year to a fake trading platform. A few months later, I got an email from a place called 'Wealth Recovery International' claiming they'd recovered half and needed a wire transfer for a 'legal processing charge.' My wife said, 'Don't do it, it's too good to be true,' and she was right. It was another scam. They just want your bank details or another payment. Just ignore and block. I reported it to the FTC, but tbh, I just want to forget about it all.

This 'Refund Police' sounds like a carbon copy of scams I've seen pop up targeting victims. They usually get your info from data breaches of scam sites or sometimes even from people you reported it to if there's corruption. The 'AML fee' is a made-up charge. If I were you, I'd ignore it completely. Maybe send an email to the scam reporting site you used for the original crypto issue to flag 'Refund Police' to them. It's a long shot, but they can add it to their blacklist.

I had the exact same thing happen after I lost money in a fake online store scam. A company called 'MoneyBack Hero' contacted me, said they’d recovered 30% and needed an 'admin fee.' I paid it. Stupid, I know. I was so hopeful. They just disappeared. Never got a penny back. These recovery scams are evil. They feed on hope. Please, please don't send them any money. Report it to your local police and maybe the FBI IC3. That’s all you can do.

This is a complete scam. 'Refund Police' is a known scam operation. They prey on victims of other scams, like yourself. They do *not* have your money, and they will *never* send you any. The 'AML fee' is their hook to get more money from you. If you want to verify any potential recovery company, you can often check their registration with consumer protection agencies or financial regulators. For example, in the US, you can check the FTC's website. But 'Refund Police' is on every warning list out there.

RED FLAG. RED FLAG. RED FLAG. Do not engage. This is the 'recovery scam' – they find you after you've been scammed and try to scam you again. They mention specific details to gain your trust, which they likely got from the original scammer's data or by buying lists of victims. The 'anti-money laundering fee' is complete bull. They are the ones trying to launder money, and they want you to help them by paying *them*. Please, please DO NOT send them any money. Report them to the FBI IC3 and block them.

Oh man, that sounds rough. Totally understandable why you'd be anxious. Hang in there, you're doing the right thing by being cautious. That 'Refund Police' sounds shady AF. My sister got a similar email about a year ago after she lost money on a fake shopping site, and it turned out to be a complete scam. They wanted an upfront 'processing fee.' She just deleted it and blocked them. What helped her feel a bit better was reporting it to the National Cyber Security Centre in the UK. Maybe check if your country has a similar agency?

This is a very common scam tactic used by groups like 'Funds Recovery Group'. They operate by finding victims of previous scams and then offering to recover funds for an upfront fee. The details they might know about your case are often gleaned from public records, dark web marketplaces where victim data is sold, or even from the original scammers themselves if they're affiliated. The 'anti-money laundering fee' is entirely fictitious. If you want to report these types of scams, you can usually find a cybercrime reporting portal on your government's official website. For example, in Australia, you'd report to Scamwatch.

Ugh, that's awful. It's so tough when you're already down. I lost a chunk to a fake investment app, and then got the same kind of thing. A 'recovery specialist' emailing with promises. I didn't pay, thankfully, but I know how tempting it is when they sound so official. Just remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Sending you good vibes, hope you don't fall for this second trap.

Wow, this 'Refund Police' sounds like a textbook scam. Happened to my cousin too after he lost money in some crypto ponzi scheme. They contacted him saying they'd recovered a portion and needed a 'transfer fee.' He thankfully didn't pay. It's just another way for scammers to get money from people who are already victims. It's horrific. I always tell him, if anyone claims they can recover lost funds for an upfront fee, it's a scam. Always. Check the FTC website in the US for info.

Nope, definitely not real. This is how they get you again. They know you're hurting and want your money back. The whole 'anti-money laundering fee' thing is a total fabrication. They just want you to pay them so they can disappear. My uncle fell for something like this after a phishing scam, sent them money, and they vanished. He was devastated. He reported it to the local police, but it was like finding a needle in a haystack. Blocking them is the first step.

This is a classic scam. The 'Refund Police' is not a real entity recovering funds; it's a scam designed to exploit people who have already lost money. They often obtain victim information from the original scammers or from data breaches. The 'AML fee' is a lie. You will pay this fee, and then they will invent another fee, or simply disappear. It's crucial to understand that legitimate recovery efforts rarely, if ever, require upfront payment from the victim. Report this to the FBI's IC3, as they track these types of repeat scams.

Don't do it! This is a scam. Pure and simple. My neighbour got hit with this exact same thing after losing money on a sports betting scam. They called themselves something like 'Global Fund Recovery' or something equally generic. Wanted a 'government processing fee.' She nearly sent it, but her daughter stopped her. They're just parasites. Report them to the authorities and block them everywhere. Keep all the emails as evidence; you never know.

Oh goodness no, do not send them money. This is the recovery scam, and 'Refund Police' is just one of the many names they use. They find victims like you who are already feeling the pain and vulnerability of a previous loss, and they try to scam you again. The 'AML fee' is complete nonsense. If you want to report this, you can use the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC). They collect reports of fraud and scams and can help track these operations.

This sounds *exactly* like the scams I’ve seen crop up regularly. 'Refund Police' is likely just another name for one of the known recovery scam operations - they often recycle names or come up with new ones. The tactic is identical: promise to recover lost funds, then demand an upfront fee for some bogus 'legal' or 'AML' reason. They prey on victims' emotions. If they really recovered funds, they wouldn't need you to pay first. They'd deduct their 'fee' from the recovered amount directly. Red flag, 100%.

Oh mate, that sounds terrifying, and totally understandable why you're anxious. It's easy to get caught out, don't beat yourself up about it. That $8k loss would knock anyone. This 'Refund Police' thing... my gut screams scam. How would they even know about your specific crypto loss if you hadn't shouted about it? And demanding *more* money upfront? No way. Stay strong, don't send them a penny.

Absolutely a scam. These recovery scams are rampant. They use your desperation against you. The fact they knew your case is concerning, but that's often from stolen databases or even public records if available. 'Anti-money laundering fees' are a classic con. Legitimate recovery agencies take a percentage *after* they successfully return your money, not before. Report any further contact to the Dutch Consumer Authority or wherever you are.

Hang in there. It's a horrible feeling to be scammed, and a double whammy to think you're getting help only for it to be another scammer. I'd be very, very suspicious of 'Refund Police,' especially with the upfront AML fee. That just doesn't track. You did the right thing reporting it initially. Hang onto your gut feeling – it's usually right.

This is a classic Advance Fee Fraud, a subset of recovery scams. The entities you mentioned, like 'Wealth Recovery International' and 'MoneyBack Hero,' employ identical tactics. They often claim to be affiliated with law enforcement or financial regulators like ASIC here in Australia, or even the FBI IC3. The 'AML fee' or 'tax' is entirely fabricated. Never pay upfront fees to someone promising to recover your stolen funds. If they claim to have recovered funds, they can show proof of the funds being held in *their* escrow or trust account, accessible only upon receipt by you.

Ugh, that's rough, mate. Losing money like that is bad enough, then having these sharks try and pick at the wound. I'd trust your gut on this one. That whole 'AML fee' sounds like a load of bollocks, if you ask me. If they've supposedly got your money back, why do they need you to pay them first? Seems like they want another chunk of cash. Don't do it. You're not alone in this.

Seriously? 'Refund Police'? Give me a break. This is 100% a scam. They know about your loss because these scammers sometimes buy lists or have ways of collecting info on victims. The 'AML fee' is pure invention. If they had recovered anything, they'd take their cut from the actual recovered funds, not ask you for more money first. It's a bait-and-switch. In the Netherlands, we have the ACM (Authority for Consumers & Markets) – they'd be interested in this. Block them.

Oh no, that is incredibly predatory. I know the feeling of wanting to believe because you've already lost so much. But this 'Refund Police' sounds like a textbook follow-on scam. They profit from the initial scam victim's desperation. The 'AML fee' is just a way to extract more money. Legitimate recovery operations, if they even exist for crypto, don't operate this way. They would typically be regulated and transparent. Don't fall for it.

Oh geez, that sounds awful. I'm so sorry you went through the initial scam, and now this. It’s a disgusting tactic. 'Refund Police' is absolutely a scam, just like 'Payback Ltd' or 'Funds Recovery Group' often are. They find victims through various means, sometimes even just by monitoring scam reports. That AML fee is completely made up. If they had recovered anything, they'd take their cut AFTER it landed in your account. Please, please do not send them any money. Report them to Scamwatch here in Australia.

Hm. 'Refund Police' asking for an AML fee... yeah, that doesn't pass the sniff test at all. If they've recovered money, it would be from the scammer's accounts, not from your bank or crypto wallet, so why would *you* need to pay an AML fee to clear it? AML is for financial institutions verifying transactions. It sounds like they're trying to get you to pay them upfront. I'd be looking for official channels, not random companies.

This is a very common secondary scam targeting victims of initial investment fraud. The companies like 'Refund Police,' 'Wealth Recovery International,' and others operate on the same principle: exploit the victim's hope. The supposed 'AML fee' is pure theatre. A genuine recovery agent would typically work on a contingency fee basis, deducting their percentage *after* funds are returned. You can often verify if a company is legitimate by checking with your local financial regulator, such as the South African Reserve Bank or reporting to the FIC (Financial Intelligence Centre).

Another one of these! They popped up after I lost money last year. 'MoneyBack Hero' they called themselves. Asked for a 'processing fee.' It's a scam, simple as that. Don't trust them. They know about your case because they collect data on victims. That AML fee is a lie to get more money from you. Block them and ignore. If they had your money, they'd take their fee from it.

It's a hard lesson, but yeah, this is definitely a scam. That AML fee is nonsense. If they really recovered funds, they'd deduct their charges from the recovered amount like any normal business. They're just trying to get a second bite at the cherry – they know you're desperate after losing money. I'd be ignoring that email completely.

Oh non, c'est une arnaque classique. 'Refund Police' – quel nom! Ils vous contactent parce qu'ils savent que vous êtes une victime récente et désespérée. Les 'frais anti-blanchiment' sont inventés. Les sociétés de recouvrement légitimes (et même celles-là sont rares pour la crypto) ne demandent pas d'argent d'avance. Ils prennent un pourcentage *après* que vous ayez reçu vos fonds. Ne payez rien. Bloquez-les.

This is a well-known scam, often masquerading as recovery specialists. The 'Refund Police,' 'Funds Recovery Group,' and similar entities share the same playbook. They gain information on victims through various channels. The demand for an upfront 'AML fee' is a fabrication designed to extract more money. Genuine recovery efforts, if they succeed, would work on a success-fee basis deducted from the recovered sum. Always verify any recovery entity with your local financial regulator, such as the Monetary Authority of Singapore, before engaging.

Wow, that sounds really stressful. Sorry you're dealing with this on top of the initial loss. That 'Refund Police' sounds dodgy as anything to me. My cousin got a similar email after falling for a fake shopping site. They wanted a 'shipping fee' to release a 'prize.' Total scam. Just ignore it, don't reply, don't send them anything.

Yep, I got one of those too from 'Payback Ltd' a while back. Exact same story – claimed they had my lost crypto, needed a fee to release it. Idiot me almost fell for it, but my wife talked me out of it. Said if they had the money, why the hell didn't they just take their cut from it? She was right. It's a con. Don't send them cash.

This is a classic advance-fee scam. The 'Refund Police' sounds like a new iteration of outfits like 'Wealth Recovery International.' They thrive on victims' hope and desperation. The 'AML fee' is entirely spurious. If funds were recovered, they would naturally be subject to verification and transfer costs, but these would never be paid *by the victim* upfront to a third party. It's intended to get you to pay them once, then they’ll disappear. For instance, in Germany, you could report such attempts to the BaFin, although they focus more on direct financial services.

I wish I could say I was surprised. This happened to me after I lost money on a Forex scam two years ago. This outfit called 'Funds Recovery Group' contacted me. They were very convincing, had documents too. They wanted a 'legalisation fee.' It felt real, so tempting you know? But it wasn't. It was another scam. They took the fee and vanished. Please don't give them your money. Report them to the FBI IC3, even if they're outside the US, they track these.

Definitely a scam, mate. 'Refund Police' sounds like a dodgy operation from the get-go. The whole 'AML fee' thing is a classic move. They know you're hurting and hoping you'll just pay up to get your 'money back'. Don't do it. They're likely connected to the original scam or are scammers themselves. If you want to report this, file a complaint with the FBI's IC3, they track these international scams too. Sorry you're going through this again.

Oh no, I know that feeling. That desperate hope mixed with the sickening dread. After I lost my savings last year, I got hit with so many 'recovery specialists.' They promise the moon. This 'Refund Police' sounds exactly like those wolves in sheep's clothing. They get your details somehow, often from the scammer themselves or dark web leaks. That $750 fee is a red flag the size of Texas. Stay strong, you've been through enough already. Ngl, I almost fell for one of those last year. Thank goodness my husband saw the email.

This is a very common follow-up scam. Scammers work in groups. One group takes your money, another group (or sometimes the same group) contacts you claiming to be able to get it back, but requires an upfront fee. The documents they send are faked. 'Anti-money laundering fee' is just an excuse to get more money from you. Never pay upfront fees for recovery. This is a hard rule. If they were legitimate, they'd take their fee from the recovered funds, or work with authorities like ASIC in Australia or the FTC here. Block them and ignore.

Irrefutable scam. The mechanism is transparent. They exploit the victim's emotional state after a loss. Getting your details is not difficult for them; your information is likely being traded on criminal forums. The 'AML fee' is a fabrication. Legitimate recovery agents, if they exist at all and aren't also scams themselves, operate differently, often taking a percentage *after* funds are returned and through formal legal channels. Report this to the relevant cybercrime units. Your bank might also offer guidance on reporting such attempts.

Ugh, this is awful. I'm so sorry you're dealing with this after already losing money. That's just adding insult to injury. Please, please don't send them any money. 'MoneyBack Hero' and 'Wealth Recovery International' were two names that kept popping up for me after I got scammed. It's the same dirty tactic. They prey on your hope. Keep all the emails and information, though. You can forward them to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. They might be able to track these people, even if they can't get your money back.

This is textbook recovery fraud. The criminals who ran the initial scam often sell the victim's data to other scammers whose sole purpose is to run this 'recovery fee' scam. The 'AML fee' is purely invented. I've seen this exact scenario play out with many clients. The fake documents are easily printed. If you were to pay this fee, they would invent new charges or simply disappear. Always be extremely wary of unsolicited offers to recover lost funds, especially if they require an upfront payment. You can report them to your local police's cybercrime division.

From a regulatory perspective, no legitimate entity would demand an upfront 'AML fee' to release funds like this. Most recovery firms (if they are legitimate at all) work on a contingency basis, taking a cut only after successful recovery and usually through court-ordered processes or regulated escrow. The fact that 'Refund Police' is not a widely recognized and regulated financial recovery service, and that they are using such a flimsy pretext, points overwhelmingly to a scam. The FTC is a good resource for understanding these types of scams.

Yeah, nah, mate. 'Refund Police'? Sounds like a joke. And asking for an AML fee? Give me a break. They're just trying to get another chunk out of you. These types of scams are super common, especially after you've been stung once. They sniff you out. If they recovered your money, why do *you* need to pay a fee to *them*? It should be taken out of the recovered amount. Sounds like you're about to get fleeced again. Don't fall for it. Report it to Scamwatch here in Aus.

I recognise this pattern. I lost R50 000 on a fake investment platform last year. Within weeks, I got emails from 'Funds Recovery Group' and a few others, promising to get my money back, but needing an upfront 'processing fee'. It's a cruel trick. They know you're desperate. I remember crying when I got the first email, thinking my money was coming back. Then I read the fine print and saw the fee was more than I could afford anyway. It sounds like this 'Refund Police' is the same scam, just a different name. Please be careful.

This is a classic scam escalation. They target people who have already lost money and are vulnerable. The 'anti-money laundering fee' is a false premise designed to separate you from more cash. Real law enforcement or official recovery agencies do not operate this way. They won't ask for fees upfront like this. If you want to pursue actual recovery options, you'd need to go through formal channels, potentially involving lawyers, and it's rarely guaranteed. For reporting, check out the National Consumer Commission's website in SA.

That company name is a massive red flag. 'Refund Police' – really? It sounds like something designed to sound official but isn't. They are almost certainly scammers looking to capitalize on your previous loss. The crypto space is rife with these recovery scams. They often get your email address from the initial scammer or from data breaches. The 'AML fee' is pure fantasy. A legitimate recovery process, if one were even possible for crypto, wouldn't demand such a fee upfront from the victim. Report them to the Garda Síochána's cybercrime unit.

My heart aches reading this. I was in a similar situation not too long ago. I lost quite a bit to a phishing scam, and then these 'recovery agents' started calling. One even used the name 'Payback Ltd'. They said they needed a 'legal processing fee' to unlock my funds. It felt so real, the official-looking emails, the talk of international laws. But it was all lies. They took another R3000 from me. Please, please don't let them do that to you. You're stronger than you think. Hold onto your money.

Whoa, hold up. 'Refund Police'? And an 'anti-money laundering fee' for *recovered* funds? That logic doesn't hold water at all. That's not how AML works, that's a fee for *clearing* illicit funds, not for *receiving* legitimate ones. This is absolutely a scam. They're counting on your desperation. I got exactly the same runaround after losing money to one of those dodgy forex platforms. They even sent me a fake court order! Block 'em and forget 'em.

Yikes. That's rough. Dealing with the initial scam is bad enough, then having these 'recovery' vultures circle? It's a special kind of low. I got emails from a group called 'MoneyBack Hero' after I got burned on a fake job posting scam. They wanted a 'verification fee'. Sounded official, but my gut said no. It's always a fee upfront, always a sob story about regulations. It's a predator-prey situation. Seriously, do NOT send them money. You can report it to the FBI's IC3, they handle this stuff.

Oh goodness, that sounds like a carbon copy of what happened to my cousin. She lost a huge amount on a fake share trading app, and then got contacted by someone claiming to be from 'wealth recovery international'. They said they'd recovered 70% of her money but needed an upfront 'escrow fee' to release it. She was so tempted, but her neighbour, who is a retired accountant, told her it was a classic scam. Please trust your gut feeling. It's a scam. Report it to Scamwatch.

Hey, I'm really sorry you're going through this. It's a horrible feeling to be targeted again. That 'Refund Police' sounds shady. When I lost money to a fake online store, I got flooded with emails from recovery scammers. They all had similar stories and wanted upfront fees. You are not alone, and your feelings are valid. Please don't send them any money. If you want to report it, you can do so through the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website. They are there to help track these scams.

This mirrors a situation a friend of mine encountered. They were promised a significant recovery of funds lost in a phishing attack, but only needed to pay a 'documentation fee' first. The company even had a slick website. It's a known tactic: exploit the victim's hope and desperation. The documents are fake, the promises are empty. The only real recovery channel is through official law enforcement or financial authorities. Never pay upfront fees for recovery. You might want to check the FTC's website for more info on recovery scams.

So sorry to hear you're dealing with this again. That 'Refund Police' name is definitely a warning sign. It sounds like they're preying on people who’ve already been victimized. These scams are unfortunately very common, especially in the crypto and investment world. They often get your details from data leaks. Please don't pay any fees. Your best bet is to report this to the local police and maybe the Monetary Authority of Singapore if it involves financial matters. Stay safe!

Oh dear, that sounds incredibly stressful and frankly, quite predatory. I've heard of similar scams where fake 'recovery firms' solicit victims of previous scams. The 'AML fee' is a common trick to extract more money. They will ask for more and more fees, or the money simply vanishes. It's heartbreaking. Have you considered reporting this to the UAE's Cybercrime unit? They might take action even if it's just to flag the company.

Wait — 'Refund Police'? That sounds incredibly sus. And an 'anti-money laundering fee' to get YOUR money back? That makes zero sense. They're probably connected to the original scam, or just saw an opportunity. People who have lost money are easy targets. Please don't send them a cent. I almost fell for a similar thing after a phishing scam last year. My mate told me to check the company registration with the regulator, turned out they weren't registered at all. Good luck, stay vigilant.