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Know the scam. Know your options.

Each fraud type moves money differently, so recovery works differently too. Find the type closest to what happened to you for the specific steps that apply.

All Trading & Crypto Banking & Cards Romance & Social

Forex Trading Scams

Trading

Unlicensed platforms that manipulate spreads, freeze withdrawals, or vanish once you've deposited.

Common signGuaranteed returns, pressure to deposit more before you can withdraw.
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Binary Options Scams

Trading

Platforms structured so trades are designed to lose, regardless of market movement.

Common signUnregulated broker, aggressive "account manager" contact.
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Cryptocurrency & Bitcoin Scams

Crypto

Fake exchanges, rug pulls, and wallet-drain schemes that move funds through multiple addresses fast.

Common signWithdrawal "fees" requested before you can access funds.
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Online Banking Scams

Banking

Phishing and impersonation schemes that trick you into authorizing a transfer yourself.

Common signUrgent call or message claiming to be your bank's fraud team.
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Credit/Debit Card Scams

Banking

Unauthorized charges or card-not-present fraud, often traceable through the payment processor.

Common signSmall test charges followed by a larger one.
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Online Dating Scams

Romance

A relationship built over weeks or months, then a sudden financial "emergency" or investment ask.

Common signWon't video call, always has a reason money can't wait.
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Before you file

Three patterns that show up across almost every scam type

01

Urgency

Pressure to act immediately, before you have time to check with anyone else.

02

Isolation

Discouragement from discussing the opportunity with family, friends, or your bank.

03

Escalation

A request for "just one more" payment before you can access your funds.

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