Investment Scam affects tens of thousands worldwide each year. If you've invested money in a scam, CybearTrack helps you take action fast, secure yourself, and file a legitimate case.
Investment fraud is a highly common scam affecting tens of thousands of Australians each year. Scammers are highly sophisticated, using professional-looking websites and social media to mislead victims into investing.
CybearTrack is a Cybercrime Response Service for scam victims in Australia. Together, we can help you take action fast, secure yourself, and file a legitimate case that may help you recover what you’ve lost.
Understanding how these scams work is the first step to protecting yourself.
Elaine*, a 62-year-old retiree, saw a polished trading website and dashboard from a scammer. The scammer then asked her to make a small $250 deposit, which eventually led to a “test withdrawal” of $50. This arrived instantly in her bank account.
That small payout erased her doubts and built complete trust. The scammer then pushed her to “invest more to unlock higher returns,” eventually persuading her to use credit cards and bank loans, and even to ask friends to join what looked like a credible system.
By month seven, Elaine had deposited nearly $40,000 when she was suddenly locked out of her account, and the scammer had cut off contact. She was left with growing debt, no access to funds, and deep shame. Her details are also passed on to fake Recovery Departments, which will contact her, claiming they can recover her lost funds.
However, their real intention is to extract even more money, usually by charging “recovery fees,” “legal costs,” or “administrative charges.”
This is a classic example of an investment scam, and why it’s so important to trust a reputable scam recovery expert.
*Not real names
Most investment scams in Australia now run through fake trading platforms and “brokers” met on social media, WhatsApp groups or dating apps. Watch for these red flags:
Some scams now run fake WhatsApp or Telegram “investment groups” filled with AI-generated members. See how the Truman Show scam works.
Search the company name on ASIC’s Investor Alert List, then check that it holds an Australian Financial Services (AFS) licence on ASIC’s registers. A crypto exchange must be registered with AUSTRAC. Be wary of “clone” firms that copy a real company’s name with a small change in the spelling or web address, and never rely on a licence number the platform gives you without checking it yourself.
Platform asking for “tax” or “release fees” before you can withdraw? Talk to us before you pay anything more.
We help you collect the platform address, account screenshots, deposit receipts, wallet addresses and chats with your “account manager”.
We check how the money moved (bank, card or crypto) and tell you plainly what is and isn’t likely to be recoverable.
We guide you through reporting to your bank or exchange, ReportCyber, Scamwatch and ASIC.
Follows Australian authority guidance and international best practices.
Upload all case and scam information through our encrypted platform.
Your privacy and data are secure across jurisdictions.
A stress-free process designed to guide you every step of the way.
Do not transfer more money, cryptocurrency, or make any more purchases.
Gather as much information as you can. Take screenshots, chat logs, payment receipts, TX IDs, profile links, or any documents.
Change banking and platform passwords, remove auto-debit functions, and run a malware scan on your computer.
Report it to ReportCyber (cyber.gov.au) and Scamwatch, and contact your bank or exchange straight away.
It depends on how you paid and how quickly you act. Card payments can sometimes be disputed through your bank, and bank transfers can sometimes be recalled if the receiving bank still holds the money. Crypto is harder, but every transaction is recorded on the blockchain, so funds can be traced to the exchanges where scammers cash out, and those exchanges can freeze accounts when police or a court ask.
Never pay a “recovery fee” to anyone who promises to get your money back. That is a recovery scam. For investment scam help with your own case, contact CybearTrack or read what to do in the first 24 hours.
Evidence-first. Compliance-aligned. Tailored to you. Here’s what your after-action will look like with CybearTrack.
Contact our team and tell us about your unique case. This includes timelines as well as where and how the investment scam happened. We’ll also advise you on any time-sensitive operations that you’ll need to do immediately.
You’ll be given access to our secure client portal to upload your evidence, such as chats, screenshots, bank details, and other documents. All uploads will help us triage and build your case.
We’ll produce a clear action plan and will help you file reports with ReportCyber, Scamwatch, ASIC (when relevant) and other regulators. If money has moved offshore, our investigators will trace it and work with partners and legal channels to request freezes or information.
Our team will keep you informed with regular updates, next steps, and realistic expectations, plus timelines. Although we cannot guarantee full recovery of your funds (no provider can), our fast process and strong relationship with local authorities can improve your recovery outcomes and minimise further loss.
Scammers move fast. You should too. Get investment scam help today with CybearTrack.
Unfortunately, we are unable to make guarantees on any money recovery. But what CybearTrack can do is give you the strongest possible footing to help you recover your money. We highly encourage you to act early and call us as soon as possible, as it can increase your chances of recovery.
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