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Is this a recovery scam?
Someone offering to get your money back? Answer these questions about the offer. Scammers target people who already lost money, and these are the signs the FBI and FTC warn about.
Questions
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What real help looks like
- Filing with IC3, the FTC and your local police is always free.
- A real attorney has a license you can look up on your state bar's website, and will meet you by video or in person.
- Real FBI agents do sometimes contact victims. Verify by calling your local FBI field office using a number you find yourself on fbi.gov.
- No one can guarantee your money back.
Sources
- FTC: Refund and recovery scams
- FBI PSA: Companies falsely claiming to recover crypto losses (2023)
- FBI PSA: Fictitious law firms and crypto recovery schemes (2024)
- FBI PSA: Scammers impersonating the FBI and IC3 to re-target fraud victims (2026)
- IC3: Frequently Asked Questions
This check is general information, not legal advice, and is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. It can't prove an offer is safe.