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Romance & Investment Scams

Specialized recovery for pig-butchering, fake brokers, and Ponzi schemes.

Romance & Investment Scams — case visualization

Problems we solve

  • Pig-butchering (sha zhu pan) schemes via WhatsApp, Telegram or dating apps
  • Fake trading platforms showing fabricated profits to lure deposits
  • Ponzi and high-yield investment programmes collapsing without notice
  • Recovery-scam follow-on fraud targeting previous victims

Problem → Solution

The most common scenarios we see, paired with the exact response we run for each one.

Illustration: Pig-butchering (sha zhu pan) scheme
Problem

Pig-butchering (sha zhu pan) scheme

Months of relationship-building on WhatsApp, Telegram, or a dating app ended with deposits into a 'trading' platform you can no longer withdraw from.

Our solution

Trauma-aware intake + on-chain trace

We start with a confidential, non-judgmental case review, then trace every deposit on-chain to identify the cash-out exchanges.

Illustration: Fake broker platform
Problem

Fake broker platform

A polished trading dashboard showed steady gains until withdrawal — then came surprise 'taxes' and 'unlock fees' that never released funds.

Our solution

Platform takedown + asset trace

We file hosting, domain, and app-store takedowns alongside law-enforcement referrals while tracing the deposit flow to recoverable endpoints.

Illustration: Recovery-scam follow-on fraud
Problem

Recovery-scam follow-on fraud

After the original loss, a 'recovery agency' or 'crypto lawyer' contacted you demanding upfront fees with promises no real firm would make.

Our solution

Verification and safe-path guidance

We verify any party already in contact with you, document the recovery-scam attempt, and only quote real, contingent terms ourselves.

Our approach

Victim-first intake

Confidential, non-judgmental case review with trauma-aware specialists before any forensics begin.

Platform takedown

Hosting, domain, and app-store reports filed alongside law-enforcement referrals to disable active fraud.

Asset trace + reporting

On-chain and bank-rail tracing combined with IC3, NCA, AFP and ACCC filings to build the criminal record.

What clients can expect

  • Realistic, written assessment of recovery probability before fees
  • Coordination with consumer-protection regulators and media if helpful
  • Protection guidance to prevent re-victimisation by recovery scams
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