Today we want to share a real success story – how our Law Team team helped a client recover €50,000 lost due to investment fraud. This is a story about hope, professionalism, and justice.
The Beginning
In March 2024, Mikhail (name changed for confidentiality), a 45-year-old entrepreneur from Germany, contacted us. Mikhail said he invested €50,000 in an "innovative project" developing artificial intelligence, which promised a 300% return in 6 months.
The project looked solid: a professional website, convincing presentation, "experts" with impressive resumes. The scammers even organized several online meetings, where they talked in detail about the technology and development plans.
How the Fraud Happened
The scammers used a classic "investment project" scheme:
- Building trust: Long-term communication, demonstration of "expertise"
- Fake documents: Forged licenses, certificates, contracts
- Social proof: Fake reviews and "successful cases"
- Pressure to decide: "Limited time to invest"
After receiving the money, the scammers disappeared, leaving Mikhail with empty promises and a significant loss.
Contacting Law Team
Desperate for help from local police (the scammers operated from another jurisdiction), Mikhail found us online. At the initial consultation, we immediately realized this was a classic case of investment fraud.
What we discovered:
- The scammers used fake documents and identities
- The money was transferred through several banks in different countries
- The project website was created just days before the "campaign" started
- All "experts" turned out to be fictional characters
Our Recovery Strategy
We developed a comprehensive strategy that included:
1. Analysis and Documentation
Collected all possible evidence of fraud: screenshots of correspondence, payment documents, copied website pages, call recordings.
2. Banking Investigation
Filed official complaints with intermediary banks, demanding funds be frozen and returned due to fraud.
3. International Cooperation
Worked with law enforcement agencies in three countries where the scammers operated.
4. Pursuing the Scammers
Used modern cyber investigation methods to identify the real identities of the scammers.
Key Moments of the Process
Week 1-2: Situation analysis, document collection, initial bank contacts
Week 3-4: Filing official complaints, start of banking investigation
Month 2-3: International cooperation, work with law enforcement
Month 4-5: Identifying the scammers, pressure on intermediary banks
Month 6: Funds returned through the banking system
Result
After 6 months of hard work, we achieved a full recovery of €50,000! The intermediary banks recognized the fraud and returned the funds through the chargeback system.
What helped us succeed:
- Professional approach to documentation
- Knowledge of banking procedures and international law
- Persistence and determination to achieve the goal
- International connections and experience with similar cases
Client Review
"When I lost €50,000, I thought I would never get it back. Law Team not only recovered my money, but also restored my faith in justice. The team worked professionally, kept me informed every step of the way. Thank you for what you do!"
- Mikhail, GermanyLessons for Others
This story shows several important points:
How We Can Help You
If you have been a victim of fraud, don't despair. Our Law Team team is ready to help:
- Free consultation – we will assess your chances of recovery
- Professional support – we will handle all legal work
- International experience – we work with scammers worldwide
- Result – our goal is to recover your money
Conclusion
Mikhail's story is not just a case of successful fund recovery. It is proof that justice can be restored even in the most difficult situations.
Scammers count on their victims giving up and accepting the loss. But at Law Team, we know: every case of fraud can and should be brought to a logical conclusion.
If you have suffered from fraud, contact us. Maybe your success story will be the next one in our blog!