UK investment fraud help
Lost money to an online investment? Find out what can be done.
Our UK investigators trace the money trail after investment fraud, review your options and help you take the next step. No outcome can be guaranteed.
- UK registered company
- Free, confidential review
- Written quote before any work
Get a free case review
Tell us what happened. We’ll review your information and explain what next steps your case may support.
Confidential, with no obligation. We will respond within one business day.
The initial review is free. Any further work is agreed with you in a written quote.
Prefer email? contact@wallsec.co.uk
Signs your investment may be a scam
- You can't withdraw your money, or withdrawals keep being delayed.
- You're asked to pay a 'tax', 'fee' or 'unlock charge' before profits are released.
- Someone you met online, on social media or a dating app introduced the investment.
- The platform showed big profits but the 'account manager' stopped replying.
- You were asked to install an app, buy crypto or move money to a 'safe account'.
Types of fraud we look into
- Fake trading or broker platforms
- Forex and CFD investment scams
- Crypto investment schemes
- Romance and 'pig butchering' investment fraud
- Social media and WhatsApp investment groups
- Job, task and 'earn online' schemes
- Additional payment and 'unlock fee' demands
- Impersonation of banks or exchanges
What to do now
Step 1
Stop paying
Don't send more money to release funds, and don't share passwords, seed phrases or screen access with anyone.
Step 2
Tell your bank
If money left a UK bank account or card, call your bank today and ask about a fraud claim.
Step 3
Keep everything
Save messages, emails, the website address, payment receipts and any transaction details.
Step 4
Review your options
We investigate the money trail, explain what can be established and help you prepare the next steps your case supports. No outcome is guaranteed.
Common questions
I can't withdraw from my trading platform. Is it a scam?
Not always, but repeated delays, new fees to release profits or pressure to deposit more are strong warning signs. Stop paying and get the platform checked before sending anything else.
I didn't know my money was turned into crypto. Can you still help?
Yes. Many investment scams quietly convert payments into cryptocurrency. Bank statements and receipts are often enough for us to start finding out where the money went.
What can be done after an investment scam?
It depends on the payments, the evidence and the circumstances. We review the money trail and help you understand whether a bank fraud claim, a request to an identified service, an official report or advice from a solicitor may be appropriate. We explain the limits as well as the next steps. No outcome can be guaranteed.
How much does it cost?
The first case review is free. If further work is worthwhile, you receive a fixed written quote before anything is charged.
How do I know Wallsec is genuine?
Wallsec is a UK registered company. We never ask for passwords, seed phrases or remote access, never contact people first through social media, and only email from @wallsec.co.uk addresses.
Your next step starts with understanding your case.
Free, confidential case review. No outcome can be guaranteed, and we'll say so if further work isn't worth it.