Cybertrace’s experienced investigators are sounding the alarm over the GetFundsBack recovery scam. Posing as recovery experts, these fraudsters are out to make scam victims’ lives even more miserable via their website: http://getfundsback-ltd.com. Instead of helping them get their funds back, they screw their vulnerable targets out of even more money. Don’t let their slick website and persuasive phone calls sway you – these fraudsters are only after one thing: your money! So how does the GetFundsBack recovery scam work? How can you avoid becoming a victim of this and similar scams? And what can you do if the GetFundsBack recovery scam artists have already defrauded you?
How does the GetFundsBack recovery scam work?
Recovery or secondary scams target victims of an initial scam and promise to recover their stolen funds, only to make off with even more of their money. Of course, this pernicious double theft leaves victims distraught, furious and reluctant to trust anyone. Like other recovery scammers that Cybertrace’s experienced investigators have dealt with over time, the GetFundsBack fraudsters use three common tactics. Firstly, they build a professional-looking website which lures in victims with promises of guaranteed success in getting their funds back. Once victims submit their contact details, the second step is a phone call from a fake GetFundsBack representative. Using complicated jargon and persuasive sales tactics, they gain victims’ trust and convince them to either transfer more funds or install a remote desktop app on their phone or computer. Finally, the scammers create the illusion of success before making excuses and trying to solicit more and more fake “fees”.
How do I avoid falling for the GetFundsBack recovery scam?
While our experienced investigators have access to cutting-edge, custom-built investigative tools, everyone can learn to protect themselves from recovery scams. Here are some red flags to look out for regarding the GetFundsBack recovery scam and others like it.
Check the scammers’ claims
Beware of recovery scammers’ promises of “guaranteed results” and “100% of your money back”. As Cybertrace’s experienced investigators well know, asset recovery is a complex and time-consuming endeavour where results cannot be guaranteed. Anyone who promises you guaranteed results is lying to you to scam you out of even more of your money. Next, the GetFundsBack recovery scam artists also claim to have been operating in Australia “for more than 8 years”. However, a closer look at their website reveals that they only established it in early 2022. Finally, the text on the GetFundsBack recovery scam website is riddled with errors and sentences that actually make no sense. If the language sounds dodgy or off – stay away! Instead, go with trustworthy and reliable cyber investigators such as Cybertrace who will be honest and transparent.
Avoid unregistered and unlicensed operators
A second red flag is that the GetFundsBack recovery scam website provides zero information on registration, licensing and incorporation. When searching for any record of GetFundsBack on the Australian Securities and Investment Commission’s (ASIC) registers, the company doesn’t exist. By contrast, you can easily find reputable companies such as Cybertrace on the ASIC register. In addition, you can verify our investigations license number on the official NSW government website.
Consider reviews by others
A third tell-tale sign of dodgy operators such as the GetFundsBack recovery scam artists are negative reviews by others. On the one hand, anonymous reviews on third-party sites like Trustpilot should always be taken with a grain of salt. As discussed in a recent blog, this is because scammers often use fake reviewers to falsely bolster their ratings. However, even with that proviso in mind, reviewers on both Trustpilot and Google are scathing about the GetFundsBack recovery scam. Many share details about how the scammers defrauded them and Google Reviews, in particular, are linked to people’s actual accounts. By contrast, Cybertrace’s Google Reviews showcase our customers’ outstanding satisfaction with the quality of our investigative work.
What can I do if the GetFundsBack recovery scam artists have already defrauded me?
Even with the best care and caution, however, the GetFundsBack recovery scam artists might already have gotten to you. Do not blame yourself – they are highly sophisticated fraudsters that have swindled many unsuspecting victims out of their hard-earned funds. Thankfully, you don’t have to write off your losses to this scam – with Cybertrace, you can get back at them! And while we’re at it, we can also investigate the original scammers whose actions brought you to GetFundsBack in the first place. Get the pros from Cybertrace on your side to conduct a professional, transparent and trustworthy investigation. Contact us today to find out how we can help.
If you are a current or former staff member of the syndicate and would like to speak with us, you can contact us anonymously via email. We have successfully worked with conscientious insiders when investigating previous scams, thus bringing justice and relief to long-suffering victims. Your help can make a real difference!
Almost became a victim of getfundsback scam. Luckily I went with my gut feeling and investigated them online I stopped all communication with them
Hi Sue,
We are glad to hear you did not fall victim to this scam.