#upfront-fee
6 questions tagged with #upfront-fee
Is this 'FCA recovery department' email legit or am I falling for another scam?
Hey everyone, i'm feeling so desperate right now. A few months back i lost a significant amount of money, low five figures, to an online investment scam. It was brutal, completely wiped out my savings. I reported it to my local police, my bank (Crédit Agricole), but tbh nothing really came of it. Today, I received an email from an address that looks like 'FCA Recovery Department' or something similar. They're claiming they've identified me as a victim and can help recover my funds, but they need an upfront processing fee to 'initiate the legal proceedings'. It's about 1500 euros. They even sent some official-looking documents with the FCA logo. My gut says it's too good to be true, especially after getting burned so badly. What do you guys think? Has anyone dealt with something like this? I'm so scared of losing more money. Raphael
Anyone heard of 'Claims Justice' recovery? Got scammed before and they reached out to me.
Hey everyone, Feeling pretty stupid even asking this, but after I got totally fleeced last year in that fake crypto investment scheme (lost about 8k AUD, a lot for me), I've been getting tons of spam. Anyway, out of the blue, I got an email and then a call from a company calling themselves 'Claims Justice'. They sound really professional, they knew details about my previous scam that I didn't even openly share online, which is kind of creepy but also made me think maybe they *are* legit? They're saying they can get my money back, but they need an 'administrative fee' upfront to start the process. They're talking about legal filings and forensics. My gut is screaming scam again, but a small part of me is desperate to get my money back. Has anyone had any experience with 'Claims Justice'? Or is this just another scam preying on victims like me? I'm in Melbourne, but they said they operate internationally.
A company called 'Reclaim Solutions' contacted me offering to get my crypto back. Are they legit?
Hey everyone, Feeling pretty embarrassed asking this, but I got scammed out of a chunk of crypto a few months back. I reported it to ASIC, but honestly, didn't hear much back and kinda just gave up hope. I've been feeling so stupid about it and trying to move on. Then, out of nowhere, I got an email yesterday from a company called 'Reclaim Solutions'. They somehow knew I'd lost money in a crypto scam, even named the exchange (which was fake anyway). They're saying they have investigators and legal teams, and they can 'guarantee' recovery of my funds for an upfront 'administrative fee' of about $500 AUD, paid in BTC, of course. Then it's a percentage of anything they get back. They sent me some 'client testimonials' and a really professional-looking PDF. My gut is screaming scam, especially the BTC payment part and the guarantee. But what if it's not? What if this is my one chance? Has anyone heard of these guys? Or any legit recovery firms for crypto?
Is 'Refund Police' a legitimate service, or another scam preying on victims?
I was targeted by a crypto investment scam last year, lost a fair bit – about £8,000, which for me is a huge amount. I reported it to Action Fraud here in the UK, but, honestly, it felt like shouting into a void. I've been getting these emails lately, pretty persistent, from a company calling themselves 'Refund Police'. They claim they can recover my lost funds, say they work with blockchain tracing experts, and have had success with cases just like mine. They're asking for an 'initial investigative fee' of £500, which they say is refundable if they can't establish a path to recovery. That last part sounds somewhat reassuring, but after getting burned once, I'm super wary. Has anyone heard of them? Are they for real or just another scam trying to hit me again?
Is 'Trading Loss Expert' a real recovery service or just another scam feeding off my past misfortune?
Hi everyone, I'm reaching out because I'm feeling really vulnerable right now. Back in December, I lost a significant amount of money to a crypto trading platform that turned out to be a total scam. It's been tough, mentally and financially. Just yesterday, I was contacted out of the blue by a company called 'Trading Loss Expert'. They said they saw my posts online about my loss and claimed they could help me recover my funds, but they're asking for an upfront 'investigation fee' of about $1500 USD. They sound really professional on the phone, very persuasive, mentioning legal processes and everything. They even sent me a fancy looking contract. My gut is telling me something isn't right. I'm so desperate to get my money back, but I absolutely cannot afford to be scammed again. Has anyone had any experience with 'Trading Loss Expert' or similar companies? Is this a legitimate way to recover funds, or am I just looking at another trap? I really need some honest advice before I make another terrible mistake.
Is 'Funds Recovery Group' for real? They contacted me after I lost crypto to a trading scam.
Hi everyone, I'm reaching out because I'm feeling really desperate and confused. A few months ago, I fell for a cryptocurrency trading scam that promised huge returns. I invested a significant amount, my life savings really, and of course, it all vanished. I reported it to the Gardaí here in Ireland, but they just said these things are incredibly hard to trace. Now, I've been getting relentless emails and even a few calls from a company called 'Funds Recovery Group.' They claim they can get my money back, saying they have special tools and legal expertise to go after these scammers, even if they're overseas. They're asking for an upfront fee, which they say is for their 'investigation costs' and legal filing. It's a chunky sum, and honestly, I'm terrified to lose more money. Has anyone dealt with this particular group or similar ones? Are they legitimate, or is this just another scam preying on victims?