Recovery scams & threats
Refund & recovery scams
After a loss, someone says they can get your money back. Knowing details of the first scam does not make their offer legitimate.
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Recovery scams & threats
Promises to recover a previous loss, release fees and demands made under threat.
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Recovery scams & threats
Fake lawyers & recovery officials
Someone borrows a real lawyer’s name or an agency’s logo, then asks for taxes, court fees or processing payments to recover your loss.
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Recovery scams & threats
Crypto recovery hacker scams
An online recovery expert claims they can reverse a crypto transfer, then demands fees, wallet access or your seed phrase.
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Recovery scams & threats
Withdrawal taxes & release fees
A platform says your money is frozen and asks for another deposit, tax or verification fee before you can withdraw.
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Recovery scams & threats
Fake reimbursement registration
A message says your name is on a victim compensation list. Its registration form collects identity details, account information or a fee.
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Recovery scams & threats
Threats & virtual kidnapping scams
A caller claims a loved one is being held or that you owe a dangerous person money, using fear to demand immediate payment.
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