Avoiding Recovery Scams

After being scammed, you become a high-value target for a second scam: the "recovery scam." These operations specifically search for fraud victims and offer paid recovery services that deliver nothing.

How Recovery Scammers Find You

• They monitor fraud reports filed with national agencies
• They buy or steal victim lists from other scam operations
• They search social media for people publicly sharing their story
• They advertise on Google and social media targeting fraud victims

Common Recovery Scam Tactics

• "Pay us $500 and we'll recover your $50,000" — upfront fees
• Fake lawyers, "FBI agents," or "recovery hackers" with impressive credentials
• Testimonials from fake clients showing successful recoveries
• Claims of special relationships with banks, exchanges, or authorities
• Asking for your bank login or cryptocurrency wallet keys

The Rule

No legitimate recovery service charges upfront fees. Only law enforcement has the legal authority to compel fund returns. Any individual or company asking for payment before recovering your funds is running a second scam.

How Adriannotch Works

We provide forensic analysis and legal coordination. We never charge for initial consultations. Any agreed fees are success-based or for defined deliverables — never upfront and never for guarantees.