Investment Scams
Fake investment opportunities that promise extraordinary returns. These scams target people looking to grow their wealth and can result in devastating financial losses.
Your Portfolio
£48,320.00
▲ +312% this month
How it works
Fraudsters create convincing fake platforms showing huge gains. When you try to withdraw, they demand fees, taxes or further deposits — and then vanish.
Cryptocurrency Fraud
Fake crypto exchanges that disappear with your funds.
Forex Trading Scams
Fake currency trading platforms promising guaranteed profits.
Ponzi Schemes
Returns paid from new investors, not real profits.
Stock Market Fraud
Pump-and-dump schemes or fake trading tips.
Warning signs
- Guaranteed or unrealistically high returns
- Pressure to invest quickly or secretly
- Unregulated or offshore platforms
- Difficulty withdrawing your money
- Unsolicited contact via social media or phone
Your rights
If you were misled into an investment and paid via bank transfer, you may be entitled to reimbursement under the APP fraud rules. We'll assess your eligibility for free.
Client Success Story
"I was contacted on LinkedIn by someone claiming to be a financial advisor. I invested steadily over four months watching my 'portfolio' grow to over £80,000. When I tried to withdraw, they demanded a tax payment of £6,000 first. I paid it and they disappeared. Refund United recovered nearly all of my original bank transfers."
David R.
Manchester · Investment / crypto victim
Amount recovered
£38,500
How we helped: We demonstrated that the client's bank had failed to act on multiple large payments to a crypto exchange without adequate checks, and that a Confirmation of Payee warning had been inadequate. The Financial Ombudsman upheld the complaint and the bank reimbursed £38,500.
