Have you been scammed?
We're here to help
How do I know if I've been scammed?
Being scammed is one of the most frustrating experiences. This is not only a financial blow, but also a serious violation of your trust. DLA Piper is here to help you navigate this difficult experience and advise you on the best course of action.
Our Process
Reach out and receive
DLA Piper's Rapid Response Team is committed to providing an initial report within 36 hours of your contact. This report is designed to provide early insight into your case, help you understand the immediate impact of the fraud and provide initial guidance.
DLA Piper is committed to providing ongoing support and counseling as you navigate the aftermath of the scam. This includes instructing you on how to effectively communicate with the authorities and explaining in detail the steps involved in scam recovery.
Over the next 7 days, their team will conduct a comprehensive investigation of your case. This detailed report includes asset tracing to identify where your funds or assets have gone; transaction analysis to understand how the scam was perpetrated; and fraud identification to pinpoint any fraudulent activity associated with your case.
Once you receive your complete report, DLA Piper will assist you in making an informed decision about next steps. If the investigation concludes that recovery is possible, they will connect you with a trustworthy recovery agency. The agency may provide services to DLA Piper clients at exclusive rates, which may include further legal or recovery actions.
Schedule a phone consultation
If you are still unsure whether to proceed and would like to learn more before submitting your details, we recommend that you arrange a consultation call with one of our experienced representatives.
During this call, you can discuss your concerns confidentially, learn more about how we can tailor our services to your specific situation, and get answers to any questions you may have.
This no-obligation consultation is designed to provide you with all the information you need to make an informed decision about how to move forward with your case.
Our expertise
Types of Scams
We handle
Financial fraud
Financial fraud includes a range of deceptive practices that exploit a person's financial intentions. Financial fraud, including cryptocurrency, foreign exchange, CFDs, investment fraud and other digital asset fraud
You shared sensitive details and your digital wallet disappeared.
Trust your Forex broker and your investment will take an unexpected turn.
The CFD provider promised the world, you got along along the way, and now you’re left confused and financially depleted.
Ethan, 26
Mannhattan, NY
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Ethan, a graduate with dreams of financial success, stumbled upon an online ad...
Sophia, 32
Tivoli, Italy
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A young professional eager to build his financial portfolio was contacted by a salesman offering CED...
Harold, 67
Denver, Colorado
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He meets Rachel, a charming woman who quickly captures his heart with her affectionate messages...
Stephanie, 33
Arthur, Nebraska
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One day, she met a man named Marco on a dating app. It was love at first sight...
Romance Scams
Romance scams require an imposter to establish a long-distance connection, exploiting an individual for money through exaggerated promises and grand gestures to get them to take the bait.
Your online love mysteriously disappears, taking your savings with him.
Your overseas sweetheart fabricates an emergency to demand funds, leaving you heartbroken and penniless.
The promise of marriage turned into a financial nightmare of financing a wedding that didn't exist.
Technology fraud
Technology scams involve deceptive behavior where scammers use a variety of techniques to exploit an individual's trust in technology-related services.
Impersonating representatives to trick you into giving them access to your PC.
You shared sensitive information with a so-called employee of a well-known company.
An imposter charges you for unnecessary services.
David, 68
Florida Keys, FL
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After receiving an urgent call from Sarah, she introduced herself as a representative of AT&T...
Lauren, 28
San Francisco, CA
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As time went on, Lauren began to become suspicious, noticing strange anomalies in her computer's behavior....