How a Retired Teacher Recovered £68,000 Lost to a Fake Broker

When Margaret, a 61-year-old retired teacher from Leeds, transferred her life savings to what she believed was a regulated investment broker, she had no idea she would spend the next eight months trying to get it back.

The platform had a professional website, live chat support, and even sent monthly statements showing her portfolio growing steadily. It was only when she tried to withdraw funds ahead of her daughter’s wedding that the problems began.

“They kept finding reasons to delay. First it was a verification issue, then taxes, then a system upgrade. I knew something was wrong but I didn’t know what to do,” Margaret said.

After reaching out to Recover Capital, her case was reviewed within 48 hours. The team traced the movement of her funds, built a detailed case file, and coordinated with relevant authorities.

Within four months, Margaret received
£68,000 back into her account.

“I had completely given up hope. I didn’t tell anyone because I was so ashamed. Recover Capital gave me my dignity back as much as my money.”

If you have experienced a similar situation,
do not wait. The sooner a case is opened,
the better the chances of recovery.

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What We Collect When you submit a recovery case or contact our team, we may collect:

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We retain case-related information for up to 7 years following case closure, in line with legal and regulatory requirements. Other data is held only as long as necessary.

Last updated: January 2025

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Our Services

Recover Capital specialises in recovering funds lost to financial fraud, including:

  • Cryptocurrency fraud and platform scams
  • Forex and binary options scheme recovery
  • Online investment fraud recovery
  • Case management and legal coordination

Fee Structure

Our fees are simple, fair and fully transparent:

  • Case Review Fee: 5% of recovered amount
  • Recovery Fee: 5% of recovered amount
  • Total: 10% of successfully recovered funds
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To give your case the best chance of success, you agree to:

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While we work hard for every client, recovery cannot always be guaranteed. Outcomes depend on:

  • Cooperation from financial institutions
  • Strength and availability of evidence
  • Legal complexities across jurisdictions
  • Time passed since the fraudulent activity

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All client information is handled with complete confidentiality. Details are only shared with authorised team members, legal representatives, or regulatory bodies where required by law.

Termination

Either party may end the agreement with 30 days written notice. Fees for work completed prior to termination remain payable.

Limitation of Liability

Recover Capital's liability is limited to fees paid for our services. We are not responsible for indirect or consequential losses arising from unsuccessful recovery attempts.

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Last updated: January 2025

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No Guarantee of Recovery

Recover Capital does not guarantee that funds will be recovered in any case. Outcomes depend on factors including:

  • The nature and complexity of the fraud
  • Evidence availability and strength
  • Cooperation from financial institutions
  • Legal and jurisdictional limitations
  • Time passed since the fraudulent activity
  • Location and cooperation of perpetrators

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By engaging our services, you acknowledge that:

  • Fund recovery is a complex process with uncertain outcomes
  • Recovery may take considerable time to complete
  • Some cases may result in partial or no recovery
  • Legal proceedings may involve additional time and cost
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Our services are investigative and recovery- focused in nature. Nothing we provide constitutes formal legal advice. Clients are encouraged to seek independent legal counsel where appropriate.

Third-Party Involvement

We may work with attorneys, investigators and technical experts. While we carefully select our partners, we cannot guarantee third-party outcomes or performance.

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  • International coordination requirements

Financial Disclosure

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is unique and success rates vary based on case-specific circumstances.

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Last updated: January 2025