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Scammers work fast and often operate from abroad. Tell us what happened in your own words — we'll review the details, organize what you already have, and explain what options (if any) are still realistic. No hype, no pressure.
Scam types we see all the time
Whether it's a fake trading app, a wallet you can't withdraw from, or someone you met online who kept asking for money — if it cost you real funds, we can usually at least tell you what the next sensible step is.
Scammers create investment groups on social media and messaging platforms, using claims of exclusive opportunities, insider information and guaranteed returns to persuade victims to invest. Funds are often blocked when victims attempt to withdraw them.
Gold Trading and Repeated Fee Scams
Fraudulent gold trading platforms or brokers may demand repeated payments disguised as deposits, taxes, processing fees or other charges. Victims are promised that payment will unlock withdrawals, but access to their funds remains blocked.
Cryptocurrency Withdrawal Scams
Fraudulent platforms may prevent withdrawals by claiming account restrictions, security reviews, verification requirements or additional deposits are necessary. Victims are repeatedly pressured to send more funds.
Romance and Investment Scams
Scammers build emotional relationships through dating and social platforms before introducing victims to fraudulent investment opportunities, financial services or cryptocurrency platforms, often resulting in substantial financial losses.
Impersonation of Banks and Financial Institutions
Fraudsters may pose as banks, securities firms or financial regulators, claiming that an account has been frozen or requires a security review. Victims may then be instructed to transfer funds or disclose sensitive personal information.
AI-Powered Quantitative Trading Scams
Fraudulent schemes may use popular concepts such as AI, algorithmic trading and automated investment systems to promote supposedly low-risk, high-return products. In reality, these platforms may operate as fraudulent schemes or unauthorized investment operations.
What we actually do day to day
We follow money trails, read bank and card statements, trace crypto when we can, and loop in lawyers when a case crosses borders. You stay in the loop the whole way.
Stock and Futures Investment Scams
Fraudsters may pose as investment advisors, market analysts or industry insiders and invite victims into private investment groups. Fake profit records and trading results are used to encourage additional deposits, followed by restrictions on withdrawals.
Cryptocurrency Investment Scams
Fraudulent schemes may use cryptocurrency, DeFi, NFT or automated trading as a way to attract digital-asset investments. When victims attempt to withdraw their funds, the platform may restrict access, shut down or stop responding.
Forex Investment Scams
Fraudulent forex platforms often promote professional advisors, advanced trading strategies and unusually high returns. When victims request withdrawals, additional payments may be demanded under the name of taxes, account verification or security requirements.
Online Gaming and Withdrawal Fraud
Some fraudulent online gaming and entertainment platforms restrict withdrawals by citing account security reviews, wagering requirements, system maintenance or alleged rule violations, leaving users unable to access their funds.
Multi-Level Investment Schemes
These schemes may attract participants with promises of high returns, membership benefits and referral rewards. New funds are often used to maintain the scheme until the flow of capital is disrupted, leaving participants facing significant losses.
Online Romance and Investment Scams
Scammers build trust through dating websites and social platforms before introducing victims to investment opportunities or requests for financial assistance. Emotional manipulation is then used to encourage repeated transfers of money.
First: stop paying them. Second: keep your proof.
We know the panic — but sending another 'release fee' rarely fixes anything. Screenshot chats, save emails, and use the contact form so we can see the full picture.
01 | Stop Further Payments
Do not make any further payments, including deposits, release fees, taxes or recovery fees.
02 | Preserve Your Evidence
Keep all relevant records, including transaction details, chats, screenshots, wallet addresses and website information.
03 | Secure Your Accounts
Contact your bank or payment provider promptly and take steps to secure your accounts and personal information.
04 | Beware of Recovery Scams
Be cautious of guaranteed recovery claims, “inside channels” and requests for upfront fees.
Act Quickly
Stop further payments and contact your bank or payment provider as soon as possible.
Preserve Evidence
Keep transaction records, communications, wallet details and other relevant evidence.
Avoid Further Scams
Beware of recovery guarantees, unsolicited offers and upfront payment requests.
Case Experience
Examples below are based on common financial fraud scenarios and are presented for reference. Each case is reviewed individually based on the available information and evidence.
Daniel K.
Stock Investment Fraud
A victim joined an online investment group through social media and followed recommendations from a so-called market analyst. After irregularities were identified in the platform and trading information, the available evidence was organized for case assessment.
Elena M.
Romance Investment Fraud
"It started on a dating app, then became crypto investments. Hard to admit. They listened without judgment and helped me document everything for my bank."
James T.
Cross-Border Financial Fraud
"Money went through three countries and two apps. I thought it was hopeless. They mapped it out so I at least knew who to complain to and in what order."
Michael R.
Forex Investment Fraud
"They kept showing me fake profit screenshots until I tried to cash out. Geltfort helped me line up my bank transfers — finally someone explained it without talking down to me."
Priya S.
Digital Asset Investment Fraud
"I sent USDT to a wallet they controlled. I had no idea how to read the blockchain. They walked me through what still could be traced and what was probably gone."
People who do this work every week
Geltfort is analysts, legal researchers, and crypto tracers in one room. We're not here to lecture you — we're here to read your case file and tell you what's worth trying.
Financial Analysis: Reviewing transactions and potential fund movements.
Blockchain Investigation: Tracing cryptocurrency transactions and on-chain activity.
Legal & Cross-Border Support: Assisting with case assessment and coordination.
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Cross-Disciplinary SupportUnited States Office
935 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20535-0001
Canada Office
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, Box 686North, Bay, ON P1B 8J8
Talk to us like you would a friend who knows finance
If you have experienced issues involving forex, stocks and futures, cryptocurrency, online platforms or other financial transactions, submit your case information for an initial review.
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