Scam Recovery Practice Areas

Investigating fraud, tracing lost funds and pursuing potential recovery

If you have lost money to a scam, our practice areas cover the full range of online and offline fraud, from cryptocurrency scams and investment fraud to wire transfer fraud, romance scams and phishing.

Every case is different, and outcomes cannot be guaranteed. We start by understanding what happened, preserving the evidence and assessing whether there are realistic options to trace your funds and pursue recovery.

Scam investigation

We review transaction records, messages, websites and account details to build a clear account of how the fraud happened.

Asset tracing

We follow the movement of funds through bank accounts, payment platforms and blockchain addresses to identify where money may have gone.

Pursuing recovery

Where the facts support it, we advise on legal routes to seek the return of funds, working with banks, platforms and other parties as appropriate.

Cryptocurrency and digital asset fraud

Blockchain transactions leave a public trail. These matters often start with tracing where stolen digital assets moved and which exchanges or wallets received them.

Investment and securities fraud

Fraudulent investment offers can look polished and credible. We review the paper trail, the promoters and the money flow to understand what happened and what options may exist.

  • Investment Fraud Recovery

    Review of misrepresented or fictitious investment opportunities and the options available to victims.

  • Ponzi Scheme Recovery

    Schemes that pay earlier investors with money from newer investors until they collapse.

  • Pyramid Scheme Recovery

    Recruitment-driven schemes where returns depend on bringing in new participants rather than real products or profits.

  • Forex Scam Recovery

    Unlicensed or fake foreign exchange brokers, signal sellers and managed-account schemes.

  • Binary Options Fraud

    Platforms that manipulate trades, refuse withdrawals or pressure clients to deposit more.

  • Fake Broker Impersonation Scams

    Scammers who pose as real, licensed brokers or investment firms to collect deposits.

  • Pump-and-Dump Schemes

    Coordinated promotion of a stock or token to inflate its price before insiders sell.

  • Affinity Fraud

    Investment fraud that exploits trust within a religious, ethnic, professional or social community.

  • Boiler Room and High-Pressure Sales Scams

    Cold-call and high-pressure sales operations that sell worthless or misrepresented investments.

Wire transfer, payment and banking fraud

In payment fraud, speed matters. Early reporting and fast action with banks and payment providers can affect what options remain.

  • Wire Transfer Fraud

    Funds sent by wire to an account controlled by a fraudster, including redirected and spoofed payment instructions.

  • Business Email Compromise

    Compromised or spoofed business email accounts used to redirect payments or request fraudulent transfers.

  • Invoice and Vendor Payment Fraud

    Fake or altered invoices and fraudulent changes to vendor bank details.

  • Real Estate Closing Wire Fraud

    Fraudulent wiring instructions sent to buyers, sellers or agents during a property transaction.

  • Zelle Scams

    Scams where the victim is tricked into sending money through Zelle, often after a fake bank or fraud-department call.

  • Cash App Scams

    Fake giveaways, overpayment tricks and impersonators that push victims to send money through Cash App.

  • Authorized Push Payment Fraud

    Cases where the victim is manipulated into authorizing a payment to a fraudster.

  • Check and Cashier's Check Fraud

    Counterfeit or altered checks and overpayment schemes that leave the victim responsible when the check fails.

  • Gift Card Scams

    Payment demands made in gift cards, often tied to impersonation or fake emergency scenarios.

  • Account Takeover Fraud

    Unauthorized access to bank, brokerage or payment accounts and the transfers made from them.

  • Bank Impersonation and Spoofing Scams

    Calls, texts or emails that appear to come from your bank and push you to move money "for safety."

Phishing and impersonation scams

These scams rely on pretending to be someone you trust. We help victims document what happened, preserve evidence and understand where the money went.

Relationship and personal scams

These cases often involve emotional pressure as well as financial loss. We approach them with discretion and without judgment.

Consumer, employment and advance-fee scams

From fake job offers to online purchases that never arrive, these scams target everyday transactions.

Recovery scams and secondary fraud

Victims are frequently targeted a second time by people claiming they can get the money back. We help you check who you are really dealing with.

Not sure which category fits? Many scams overlap. Describe what happened and we will help you identify the right starting point. The information on this page is general in nature and is not legal advice. Recovery of funds is never guaranteed and depends on the facts, how quickly action is taken and the parties and jurisdictions involved.

Request a confidential case evaluation

Tell us what happened and how the money was sent. We will review the details and explain whether we can help investigate and pursue potential recovery. Acting quickly can matter, so do not wait to get in touch.

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