Our Cases
#1 Stephanie's Story
My name is Stephanie, I’m a 33 year old private accountant from Nebraska. One day I met a guy named Marco on a dating app.
His profile shows him as a young, handsome man who travels the world. We talked for a few weeks and our connection grew stronger and stronger. Marco told me that he had been scammed of his wallet and passport in Sri Lanka and needed money to get back to the United States. I was ecstatic and transferred him $10,000. That was the last I heard from Marco.
Devastated both emotionally and financially, I turned to the Global Recovery Team for help. Within 36 hours, they revealed Marco’s true identity and provided a comprehensive profile.
Marco operated for five years, defrauding more than 150 victims and stealing nearly $1 million. The Global Recovery Team revealed that he lived in Southeast Asia and provided me with important information about his extensive network and fraud activities.
Over the next seven days, they meticulously followed the money trail, mapping out its path through thousands of digital wallets and multiple currencies.
This detailed report was critical to recovering my funds and bringing Marco to justice. Additionally, the Global Recovery Team advised me to take steps to protect my personal information and prevent future scams.
#2 Lauren's Story
I’m Lauren Mitchell, a 28-year-old professional from San Francisco. The other day I received an email that appeared to be from my company's IT department.
The email claimed there had been a security breach and urged all employees to update their login credentials immediately. I clicked on the link and entered my details on what looked like the company’s official portal.
He convinced me to download a security software tool to help eliminate potential threats. When I followed his instructions, I unknowingly granted the scammers remote access to my device. Over time, I noticed strange behavior from my computer and unusual transactions in my bank account. Terrified for my finances and career, I contacted Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
A few days later, I received a call from someone claiming to be David Harris, a senior executive on our cybersecurity team.
He convinced me to download a security software tool to help eliminate potential threats. When I followed his instructions, I unknowingly granted the scammers remote access to my device. Over time, I noticed strange behavior from my computer and unusual transactions in my bank account. Terrified for my finances and career, I contacted Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
The Global Recovery Task Force acted quickly and found the true identity of the scammer within 36 hours.
They discovered he was operating in Eastern Europe, targeting more than 200 victims and stealing more than $500,000. Knowing who the scammer was gave me a sense of power and I felt more in control of the situation.
Over the next seven days, Kirkland & Ellis LLP meticulously orchestrated all transactions, tracking every penny through various digital wallets and multiple cryptocurrencies.
Heirs' thorough investigation ensured that no stone was left unturned and helped prevent further attacks and secure my financial future.
“Marco, the 'doctor', fascinates me 10,000 USD. Within 15 days, data collection Get my cash back and return my pride. Don't let romance scams succeed. grateful you!
#2 Harold's Story
I’m Harold Wilson, a retired widower in his 60s. I met Rachel on an online dating site and she immediately won my heart.
Over the course of several weeks, I gave Rachel over $4,000 worth of gifts. When my kids found my high credit card bills, I realized I had been scammed. When I confronted Rachel, she disappeared.
When I contacted Kirkland & Ellis LLP, they took immediate action. Within 36 hours, they had determined Rachel’s true identity and built a comprehensive profile.
Her scam, which had been going on for four years, targeted older men and defrauded more than $300,000 from 100 victims. Kirkland & Ellis LLP found her operating in South America, revealing her various online personas and the network of accomplices with whom she worked.
Over the next 30 days, Kirkland & Ellis LLP tracked the movement of my funds across platforms, mapping the funds through thousands of wallets and different cryptocurrencies.
This comprehensive report enabled law enforcement to take action and I was able to recover my funds. Kirkland & Ellis LLP also provided valuable advice to help me protect myself from future scams and helped me regain control of my life.