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Common Types of Fraud

We help people recover money lost to many different types of scams. Below are the most common ones we see.

Authorised Push Payment (APP) Fraud

You are tricked into sending money to a criminal who pretends to be someone trustworthy (bank, company, friend, family, etc.). You authorise the payment yourself, so banks often refuse refunds.

Warning signs:

  • Urgent request for payment
  • Impersonation of authority figures
  • Threats or emotional manipulation
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Cryptocurrency Scam

Criminals convince you to invest in fake crypto platforms, wallets, or schemes promising huge returns. Money is sent to their wallet and usually lost forever.

Warning signs:

  • Unsolicited investment advice
  • Guaranteed high returns
  • Pressure to act quickly
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Investment Scam

Fake opportunities in stocks, forex, property, or funds — often through cold calls, social media, or WhatsApp groups.

Warning signs:

  • High returns with low risk
  • No regulation or fake credentials
  • Pressure to invest large amounts quickly
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Safe Account / Money Mule Scam

You are asked to receive money into your account and forward it elsewhere (often overseas) for a fee. This is money laundering.

Warning signs:

  • Job offers to "process payments"
  • Requests to use your personal account
  • Promises of easy commission
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Purchase Scam

You pay for goods/services online (e.g. marketplace, fake shops) but never receive them or receive fake/counterfeit items.

Warning signs:

  • Prices too good to be true
  • Payment requested outside platform
  • No reviews or fake seller profile
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Romance Scam

Criminal builds an emotional relationship online, then asks for money (emergency, travel, investment, etc.).

Warning signs:

  • Quick declarations of love
  • Excuses not to meet in person
  • Requests for money/gifts
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Invoice / Business Email Compromise

Fake or altered invoice sent to businesses/individuals, tricking them into paying to criminal accounts.

Warning signs:

  • Urgent payment request
  • Slight change in email address
  • New bank details provided
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Job / Task Scam

Fake job or task offers where you perform small paid tasks (e.g. liking posts, reviews), then asked to deposit larger sums to "unlock earnings".

Warning signs:

  • Easy money for simple tasks
  • Requires you to deposit your own money
  • Promises of high daily returns
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Unauthorised Fraud

Criminal gains access to your account/cards without permission and makes transactions you didn’t authorise.

Warning signs:

  • Unknown transactions
  • Card used abroad without travel
  • Login alerts from unknown devices
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