Recovery promise after a scam
Someone offers to recover money you already lost - for an upfront fee.
Example only - do not act on it
Example only: We are certified fund-recovery specialists and can recover your money for an upfront fee.
Why scammers use this
Scam victims are re-targeted because they're motivated to recover losses. The upfront fee is simply a second scam.
What to do
- Don't pay any upfront recovery fee.
- Report the original scam through official channels only.
- Block the 'agent'.
What not to do
- Do not pay to 'recover' funds.
- Do not share more personal or banking details.
- Do not trust unsolicited recovery offers.
How to verify safely
Confirm any payment inside your official banking or payment app; receiving money never requires you to pay, scan, or enter a PIN.
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Can someone really get my lost money back for a fee?
Be very wary. Cold offers with upfront fees are almost always recovery scams. Use official channels instead.