Victim of an Investment or Financial Scam?
The European Fraud Protection Group (EFPG) provides structured advisory support to individuals who have suffered financial losses through fraudulent investment platforms, unauthorised brokers, and cross-border financial crime. Our procedures are designed to assist affected parties in understanding their options for regulatory complaints, bank recall procedures, and chargeback mechanisms across multiple European jurisdictions.
About the European Fraud Protection Group
The European Fraud Protection Group (EFPG) is a private advisory organisation established to provide structured support to individuals affected by investment fraud, unauthorised trading platforms, and financial misconduct. Our advisory team works with affected parties to evaluate individual cases, identify applicable regulatory and banking procedures, and prepare the documentation required for formal complaints and fund recovery requests.
EFPG maintains operational awareness of regulatory frameworks across the European Economic Area (EEA), including the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II), the Payment Services Directive (PSD2), and relevant provisions of the Anti-Money Laundering Directives (AMLD). This knowledge base enables us to advise affected individuals on the procedural options available within their specific jurisdiction and financial context.
Important Notice
The European Fraud Protection Group is a private advisory organisation and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any governmental, regulatory, or law enforcement authority, including but not limited to the European Commission, ESMA, EBA, or any national financial supervisory authority.
Core Advisory Services
EFPG provides the following advisory services to individuals affected by financial fraud. All services are conducted on an advisory basis and do not constitute legal representation.
Transaction Flow Analysis
Detailed review of financial transaction chains to identify intermediary banks, payment processors, and receiving entities. This analysis forms the evidential basis for formal complaints and fund tracing requests submitted to banking institutions and financial regulators.
Learn moreBank Recall & Chargeback Preparation
Preparation of formal fund recall requests (SWIFT recalls), chargeback applications under card network rules (Visa, Mastercard), and SEPA recall requests in accordance with applicable payment regulations. Documentation is structured to meet institutional requirements for processing.
Learn moreRegulatory Complaint Drafting
Preparation of formal complaints to national financial supervisory authorities (e.g., BaFin, FCA, AMF, CONSOB, CySEC) and cross-border complaints to European Supervisory Authorities. All complaints are drafted in accordance with the procedural requirements of the receiving authority.
Learn moreCross-Border Case Coordination
Coordination of case-related correspondence across multiple jurisdictions where fraudulent platforms operate through entities registered in different Member States. This includes identification of the competent supervisory authority and preparation of multi-jurisdictional complaint packages.
Learn moreCrypto Transaction Assessment
Assessment of cryptocurrency transactions involving blockchain analysis to identify wallet addresses, exchange platforms, and potential fund recovery pathways. Includes preparation of reports suitable for submission to law enforcement agencies and cryptocurrency exchanges.
Learn moreAML Documentation Support
Preparation of Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) supporting documentation and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) complaint packages. Includes structuring of evidence in accordance with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) guidelines and national FIU reporting requirements.
Learn moreRecovery outcomes depend on the specific circumstances of each case, including jurisdiction, timing of the complaint, cooperation of involved financial institutions, and applicable regulatory frameworks. EFPG does not guarantee fund recovery and makes no representations regarding the likelihood of a successful outcome.
View all servicesTypes of Cases We Handle
EFPG provides advisory support across the following categories of financial fraud and misconduct. Case acceptance is subject to preliminary assessment.
Forex & CFD Platforms
Cases involving unregulated or fraudulently operated Forex and CFD trading platforms, including those offering leveraged products without appropriate regulatory authorisation or investor protection measures.
Learn moreUnlicensed Investment Brokers
Cases involving entities operating as investment brokers or financial advisors without the requisite licences or regulatory permissions in the jurisdiction where services are offered to clients.
Learn moreFixed-Term Deposit Scams
Cases involving fraudulent fixed-term deposit or bond schemes that offer unrealistic returns, often using cloned identities of legitimate financial institutions to deceive investors.
Learn moreCrypto Investment Schemes
Cases involving fraudulent cryptocurrency investment platforms, including Ponzi structures, fake token offerings, and platforms that prevent withdrawal of deposited funds.
Learn moreBond & Alternative Asset Fraud
Cases involving misrepresented bond offerings, wine funds, carbon credit schemes, and other alternative investment products marketed through high-pressure sales tactics.
Learn moreCross-Border Financial Fraud
Complex cases involving multiple jurisdictions, where the fraudulent entity, payment processors, and affected individuals are located in different European or international jurisdictions.
Learn moreHow It Works
The following outlines the standard procedural framework applied by EFPG to incoming cases. Each case is assessed individually, and the specific approach may vary based on jurisdictional requirements and case characteristics.
Case Submission
The affected individual submits their case details through the secure intake form on this website. The submission should include relevant transaction records, correspondence with the platform, and any identifying information about the entity involved. All submissions are processed in confidence.
Preliminary Assessment
The EFPG advisory team conducts a preliminary assessment of the submitted case to evaluate the available evidence, identify the relevant jurisdictions, and determine the applicable regulatory and banking procedures. The affected individual is informed of the assessment outcome and the recommended course of action.
Documentation & Filing Strategy
Based on the preliminary assessment, EFPG prepares the necessary documentation, including regulatory complaints, bank recall requests, chargeback applications, and supporting evidence packages. All documentation is structured in accordance with the procedural requirements of the relevant institutions.
Ongoing Case Monitoring
EFPG monitors the progress of filed complaints and recovery requests, providing the affected individual with regular status updates. Where responses from financial institutions or regulatory authorities require additional action, EFPG assists in the preparation of supplementary submissions.
Submit a Case for Review
Complete the form below to submit your case for preliminary assessment. All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required. Information submitted through this form is processed in confidence and in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
EFPG will never request access to your bank account, private keys, wallet credentials, or remote access to your computer. If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent EFPG and requesting such access, do not comply and report the incident immediately.
Important Notice: Secondary Recovery Scams
Individuals who have been victims of financial fraud are frequently targeted by secondary recovery scams. These schemes involve entities that contact fraud victims — often claiming to be recovery agents, lawyers, or government officials — and request upfront fees or access to financial accounts under the pretence of recovering lost funds.
EFPG operates with full transparency regarding its advisory procedures and fee structures. We do not request advance payments for case assessment, and we do not require access to clients’ banking credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, or personal financial accounts. Any entity contacting you with such requests is not acting on behalf of EFPG.