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Rights Protection

Fraud & Scam Protection Cases

Real cases where our Rights Protection team stepped in to investigate, support victims, and recover losses.

$48M+
Total Recovered for Victims
9,200+
Cases Resolved
94%
Case Success Rate
72 hrs
Average Resolution Time
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Scam Activity Alert — Increased Reports in 2025

We have seen a significant rise in cryptocurrency investment scams and romance fraud cases targeting users in the US, UK, and Australia. If you believe you have been targeted, report it immediately.

Recent Protection Cases

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Forex / Cryptocurrency
Case #JA-2025-0841

Bitcoin Investment Platform Fraud — $320,000 Recovery

A 58-year-old retiree from Texas was lured into a fake crypto trading platform promising 40% monthly returns. Our team traced transactions across 6 wallets and coordinated with federal authorities.

Mar 2025 • United States$320,000 recovered
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Phone / Romance Scam
Case #JA-2025-0763

Military Romance Scam Targeting UK Widow — $85,000

A fraudster posing as a US Army officer built a 4-month relationship before requesting emergency funds. Our investigators identified the scam network operating from West Africa.

Feb 2025 • United Kingdom$85,000 recovered
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Investment / Stocks
Case #JA-2025-0698

Fake Stock Trading App Defrauds Canadian Couple

A married couple transferred $190,000 to what appeared to be a licensed brokerage. The firm had cloned the website and credentials of a real regulated broker.

Jan 2025 • Canada$190,000 recovered
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Bank Transfer Fraud
Case #JA-2025-0612

Business Email Compromise — Spanish Construction Firm

Attackers intercepted vendor invoice emails and redirected a $240,000 wire to a fraudulent account in the Netherlands. Within 48 hours our team initiated a SWIFT recall.

Jan 2025 • Spain$240,000 recovered
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E-Commerce / Online Trade
Case #JA-2025-0589

Fake Luxury Goods Marketplace Scam — Australia

Over 200 buyers were defrauded by a sophisticated fake luxury goods platform. Our team identified the operator and worked with Australian Federal Police to shut down operations.

Dec 2024 • Australia$440,000 recovered
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Bank Info Leak / Device Control
Case #JA-2024-1145

Remote Access Trojan Drains Brazilian Bank Accounts

Malware installed via phishing SMS gave attackers full control of victims' phones, enabling unauthorized transfers across 38 accounts. We coordinated with Banco Central do Brasil.

Nov 2024 • Brazil$670,000 recovered

How to Avoid Common Scams

1

Verify Before You Transfer

Always confirm wire transfer details via a second communication channel. Never rely solely on email instructions.

2

Research Investment Platforms

Check broker registration with SEC, FCA, or your local regulator. Guaranteed returns are always a red flag.

3

Be Skeptical of Online Relationships

If someone you've never met asks for money, verify their identity through video calls and reverse image searches.

4

Protect Your Devices

Never install apps from unverified sources. Enable 2FA on all financial accounts and use a password manager.

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