Frequently Asked Questions – Summarised
FAQ Summaries
How can I recover money from a scam?
Recovering funds from a scam is complex. It is possible to recover money from a scammer but you first need to investigate and identify who is responsible. Unless the scammer can be identified, there is simply no way of proceeding into the asset recovery stages as you don’t know who to pursue. How to report a scam?, How to tell if it is a scam?
What is the chance of recovering the money I lost to a scam?
The chance of recovering money lost to a scam depends on each individual situation. The first step in the asset recovery process is to investigate and identify the offender. If the scammer is identified through an investigation, you will have options to recover your money. You cannot recover money lost to a scam unless you know who has it.
Is it a scam website?
Identifying a scam website is difficult. However, the free tool ScamID allows you to search the suspected website’s URL and identify if it is likely a scam. The search algorithm checks data points and decides if the website holds a potential risk of fraud. You can also learn how to look for ‘red flags’ when assessing a website by reading this article.
How to tell if it is a scam.
This is not an easy task but there are some common red flags that you can look for when trying to tell if you’re involved in a scam. Often scam websites will make claims that seem too good to be true or scammers offer returns on your investment that are extremely high.
Is Cybertrace legit?
For the past 8 years, Cybertrace has pioneered the investigation of international cyber fraud and crypto scams. We are proven leaders in the global private intelligence industry, and we have worked closely with global law enforcement during this time. We have assisted major financial crime investigations in collaboration with some of the world’s leading law enforcement agencies.
How to identify an online troll?
Our team has investigated countless social media profiles and we always provide value to our client. If we are not able to identify the offender, we will provide intelligence on who is likely to be behind the harassment campaign. If you really want to know who’s behind a fake social media account, contact our expert team.
How to identify who’s behind a fake Facebook account?
This is a highly complex process and to really have a chance at confirming who’s behind a fake social media account, you will need to engage an expert Investigator. Unfortunately, the police have limited capability and interest especially if a crime has not yet been committed.
How to report a scam?
If you want to report a scam, most countries will have a government website to report scams. In Australia, you can report a scam to ScamWatch. Other government authorities where you can report a scam include, ReportCyber, your local police (any country), or if you are in the USA, report a scam to the FBI – IC3.
Why do I have to pay upfront for a scam investigation?
Most service providers charge in advance for scam investigations as they are complex and expensive. A thorough investigation can take up to 40 hours and there is no guarantee that the client will pay an invoice at the end of the investigation. The fee for investigation services covers the operating expenses.
How much does it cost to investigate a scam?
This is not an easy question to answer as every situation is different and investigations are independently quoted for this reason. If you would like to know how much it costs to investigate a scam you will need to contact a licensed private investigations company. But, beware there are many scam asset recovery agencies offering unrealistic services.
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