Another day, another recovery scam to add to the growing list. In order to protect potential victims, Cybertrace investigators are issuing an urgent warning about the Refund Justice scam. Operating from their website at refund-justice.com, these crooks pretend to be scam investigators who can help victims with asset recovery. But that’s not who they are at all. Promising scam victims easy and guaranteed returns of stolen funds, these lowlifes unfortunately only want to rip them off again. Protect yourself against recovery fraudsters like the Refund Justice recovery scam by remaining vigilant and informed. Read on to learn how to spot the red flags so you don’t become the Refund Justice recovery scammers’ next victim. And if they already did rip you off, get the experts from Cybertrace on your side and fight back. Contact us today to find out how we can help.
How does the Refund Justice recovery scam work?
Like other recovery scammers, the crooks at the Refund Justice recovery scam are only after one thing: your money. Targeting victims of previous scams, recovery scammers brutally double their pain by ripping them off a second time. Under the guise of helping victims get their money back, Refund Justice recovery scammers extract fake “payments” for non-existent “services”. In doing so, they push desperate and vulnerable victims deeper into debt and misery. At Cybertrace, we believe in turning the tables on these crooks and helping our clients go after them instead. But how exactly does the Refund Justice recovery scam work?
At its core, the Refund Justice recovery scam uses the same cyber fraud playbook as every other recovery scam operator. That means contacting victims of other scams directly or advertising on social media sites they might visit to find help. Next, the scammers’ key instrument does the heavy lifting: a fake but professional-looking website. Once targets visit the site, promises of easy and guaranteed success hook them in their desperation. After pocketing hefty “fees” from their victims, the scammers simply never deliver anything of value in return. In turn, victims keep shelling out more and more money until they realise they’re again dealing with scammers. Devastating! However, the good news is that you don’t have to suffer. Arm yourself with knowledge and spot recovery scams before they get you.
Are there any red flags regarding the Refund Justice recovery scam?
Our investigators have already confirmed direct links between the Refund Justice recovery scam and other known recovery scam sites. Tellingly, these include Swift Refunds (https://swift-refunds.com/) and Refund Claim (https://refund-claim.com/) who sometimes even use the exact same fake client testimonial. This is just the start, though. And while our cyber fraud investigators have access to a vast array of tools and capabilities, there are some simple warning signs everyone can heed when it comes to fraud.
Scam Warning
Chances are that, if you have installed standard anti-virus protection on your computer, it will flag the Refund Justice recovery scam homepage as a dangerous scam page. While certainly not perfect, that’s as clear of a warning as you’re going to get to stay away. Heed the warning and go no further! Instead, seek the support of genuine and professional fraud investigators such as Cybertrace.
Unrealistic Claims and Promises
Cyber fraud investigations and asset recovery processes are complex, lengthy and challenging endeavours. With scammers frequently based overseas and doing their best to cover their tracks, no investigator can guarantee easy success. Yet that is precisely what the Refund Justice recovery scam operators are doing. In addition, the numbers they present on their website ($1,322,500 monthly payback; 10,000+ clients) simply cannot be true, especially since the website has only been live since May 2023, according to domain records. Make sure you note the old warning: if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Stay away!
Unlicensed and Unregistered
Genuine cyber fraud investigators and asset recovery specialists such as Cybertrace are fully transparent about their licensing and accreditation. Importantly, this gives clients confidence that their needs are at the forefront of any services we provide. By contrast, dodgy operators like the Refund Justice recovery scam artists do not provide any details about their licensing and accreditation. Furthermore, according to the Australian Securities and Investment Commission’s (ASIC) business register, the scammers’ listed ABN and address are fake. While the ABN belongs to another, most likely unrelated company, the address is not connected to either. Stay away from unlicensed and unregistered entities that offer you no legal recourse. Instead, go with the professionals at Cybertrace and be proactive about protecting yourself.
What can I do to keep myself safe?
First and foremost, congratulations on already taking the first key step of informing yourself and asking questions. By looking for scam warnings before spending more of your hard-earned money, you give yourself a much better chance. Fraudsters like the Refund Justice recovery scam operators hate it when you’re vigilant. However, we also know that it can sometimes be hard to tell fact from fiction for non-experts. For that reason, our Cybertrace team have developed ScamID, a free public scam detector tool for websites. Simply enter the website, hit “search” and receive an easy-to-use traffic light warning about the website’s risk level. Apart from that, keep your critical thinking skills sharp by noting false promises of easy guaranteed success in the asset recovery process. Anyone who tells you that is a scammer! Keep your wits about you and don’t let them suck you in.
What if the Refund Justice recovery scammers already got me?
Sadly, even the best precautions are sometimes not enough to keep the Refund Justice recovery scammers at bay. So if the fraudsters already got to you and doubled your pain after the original scam, don’t despair. Our professional, discreet and experienced investigators are experts at investigating scams, tracing cryptocurrency and forensically analysing scam websites. Turn the tables on these crooks – and the original scammers that ripped you off in the first place. Contact Cybertrace today to find out how we can help you get justice and recover your assets!
I have given them 1k and they are asking for more now.
Hi Faiza,
Our team has reached out via email.