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£50M+ recovered lost funds
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Recovering what’s yours after a trading scam
We know just how devastating falling victim to a trading scam can be. But what’s happened isn’t your fault, and there is help at hand. As an SRA-regulated firm, thousands trust us to reclaim funds stolen by scammers, recovering £50m in just three years.
Our UK-based solicitors have the expertise to trace and reclaim your funds. And we do it all on a no-win, no-fee basis. You won’t pay a thing unless we recover your money.
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✔ SRA-regulated
Trusted and regulated UK solicitors and recovery specialists.
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✔ No-win, no-fee
You don’t pay unless we recover your money.
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✔ No upfront fees
We never ask for upfront fees when taking on your case.
Unsure if you’ve been scammed?
If you’ve transferred money or think you may have been the victim of a scam or fraud, speak to our claims advisors to find out if we can recover your funds.
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How trading scams happen
Scammers promise easy money
We know just how persuasive scammers can be. They reel you in with ‘get rich quick’ opportunities by ‘financial advisors’, who promise guaranteed returns with little to no risk. Naturally, you’re excited and don’t want to miss out. It’s a normal response, and it could happen to the most experienced investor.
Then they pressure you
Once you’re interested, they crank up the pressure. The requests begin, and you’re manipulated into sending funds or cryptocurrency. Scammers may even convince you to invest again and again.
The scammer then disappears
Suddenly, the ‘advisor’ vanishes, or the platform disappears. Your savings are gone, and you’re left to pick up the pieces. We know the damage scammers can cause and how you may be feeling. None of this is your fault, and there is hope. Let’s reclaim what’s yours, together.
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£ 50 m
recovered so far
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1000 +
clients helped
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24 /7
customer support
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4 .8
Trustpilot score
Why WRS?
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No-win, no-fee
Recovery is risk-free with WRS. We work on a no-win, no-fee basis, so you only pay if we recover your money. -
Expert tracing services
Get the information you need to recover your funds. Our tracing specialists uncover critical evidence, strengthening your case and increasing your chances of recovery. -
Scam recovery specialists
As an SRA-regulated firm, our UK-based solicitors have extensive experience in trading fraud recovery. We know the tactics scammers use, and the legal strategies needed to recover your money. -
Your recovery process
Don’t wait to kickstart your recovery. Fraud reimbursement claims have deadlines, so we recommend filling out our enquiry form as soon as you can. From there, our expert first-response team will reach out to offer a free, no-obligation consultation. If your case meets our criteria, we’ll hand it over to our UK-based legal team. They’ll get to work on a personalised plan to recover your lost money. -
Helping thousands of victims get their lives back
We’ve helped thousands of people get their lives back after falling victim to a trading scam. It’s thanks to our team of solicitors and recovery claim specialists who trace and recover the funds you’ve lost from scams. Plus, we offer a no-win, no-fee service. You won’t pay a thing unless we recover your money.
Meet our dedicated team
We’ve recovered more than £50,000,000 for our clients over the past 3 years. It’s thanks to our experts who know exactly how to trace and recover the investments you’ve lost from scams. Plus, we offer a no-win, no-fee service. You won’t pay a thing unless we recover your money.
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Josh Chinn
Co-founder and Solicitor
Josh is a fully qualified solicitor who graduated from the University of Liverpool with a 2:1 in his LLB degree. He has recently been shortlisted as Young Lawyer of the Year 2024 as well as being shortlisted in two categories in the North West Leadership Awards.
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Richard Irving
Co-founder & Head of Operations
Richard is one of the co-founders of Wealth Recovery Solicitors, Having an extensive background in residential property , He has developed and owns companies that have covered all aspects of property from land acquisition through planning and development right through to sales and building portfolios.
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David Jones
Director & Owner
David is consistently ranked in the Legal 500 for his tenacious problem solving and business acumen. Having been called to the Bar in 2006 and following a stint as an in-house lawyer in London David cross-qualified as a Solicitor in 2009.
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Aaron Levin
Chief Operating Officer
Aaron has vast experience in the COO role, with a background in different areas such as the medical industry and hospitality.
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Nick Johnson
Head of Compliance
A proud past President of the Manchester Law Society, as well as a former Managing Partner of Glaisyers Solicitors & Chairman of the Board Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust, Nick brings with him a wealth of experience in his role as Head of Compliance.
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Liam Ben Ari
Head of Crypto Investigations
Joining WRS’s Cryptocurrency Investigation team, Liam has always had a keen interest in the Metaverse, in particular NFTs.
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Nic Roe
Solicitor
Nic joined WRS in August 2021, and after impressing with his fee earning and excellent results for clients was rewarded with a training contract in February 2023. Nic continues to run his own case load and help those who have been a victim of a scam get their money back.
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Hafsa Khan
Trainee Solicitor
Hafsa completed her Law LLB Degree at the University of Nottingham, achieving a 2.1 before completing her LPC LLM in Manchester.
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Kieran Barrow
Trainee Solicitor
Kieran graduated from Newcastle University with a 2:1 degree in Law and has since completed a combined Master’s with his LPC in Law, Business, and Management.
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Abigail Hurley
Paralegal
Abigail graduated with a first class BA Honours degree in English Literature at Newcastle University before going on to attain her Master of Laws in Manchester.
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Ben Walton
Paralegal
Ben graduated with an 1st Class LLB Law Degree from the University of Durham in 2024.
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Caitlin Blood
Paralegal
Caitlin completed her Law degree at the University of Durham, achieving a 2:1 overall.
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Daniel Barlow
Paralegal
Daniel graduated from Lancaster University with a 2:1 degree in Law, and has since gone onto complete the first part of his Solicitors Qualifying Exam in 2023.
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Elisa Syal
Paralegal
Elisa graduated with a first class BA Honours degree in Politics and Criminology at the University of Manchester.
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Ellie Barnes
Paralegal
Ellie graduated with First Class Honors in Law from the University of Leeds and is set to begin her SQE studies next year.
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Hannah Daw
Paralegal
Hannah completed her degree at the University of Durham, achieving a 2:1 in her LLB programme.
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Luke Caldwell
Paralegal
Luke graduated from Liverpool University with a 2:1 in Law and went on to work at firm working in Civil Litigation, specialising in Credit Hire.
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Sophie Grundy
Paralegal
Sophie joins WRS, after spending the initial stages of her legal career at a well known firm in Liverpool.
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Avi Chinn
Head of First Response
Avi has a successful background in sales and marketing and has worked across a range of sectors from tech to marketing, including working for global leading tech firms such as Google.
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Jonathan Franks
First response team
Jonathan brings a unique blend of expertise in banking and finance to his role at WRS as part of the first response team.
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Joseph Chinn
First response team
Joseph joins WRS as part of the first response team, Joe is responsible for dealing with new enquiries and is tasked with the important role in helping clients really find out where their hard earned money has gone and discuss with them a potential gameplan and what WRS can do to help them out of an awful situation
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Sarah Walker
First response team
Sarah graduated from the University of Huddersfield with a 2:1 LLB Law Degree and went on to work in Criminal Law.
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Tom Higginson
First Response team
A sales and financial market expert, Tom brings a great blend of qualities and experience to the First Response team here at WRS.
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Eleanor Taylor
HR
Eleanor is a HR specialist who brings with her a wealth of experience in HR and people management.
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Mark Montaldo
Consultant Solicitor
Mark is a solicitor with 15 years of experience in ligitation and dispute resolution. During the early years of his career, he dealt with complex personal injury matters, with a focus on multi-jurisdictional litigation.
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Thomas Blanchfield
Consultant
Thomas is an accountant by trade and has held numerous senior positions in several large law firms, most recently as Finance Director.
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Frequently asked questions
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Are banks responsible for refunding money lost in trading scams?
Depending on the scenario of the online trading scam you’ve been involved with, your bank or building society can be responsible for reimbursing you.
Get in touch with our team of fraud recovery experts to discuss the specifics of your situation and start the journey to recovering your lost funds.
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Are binary options a good investment?
Whether or not binary options are a good investment depends on a number of factors, including your experience in the area, the market you choose (Forex, Stock Indices, Commodities and Events) and also the level of risk you are willing to invest with.
There is a high return on investment opportunity with binary options, as well as a fixed risk as you know exactly what you have the potential to win or lose. The turnover rate is also quick which can make this type of investment exciting, however, this can lead to an addiction, just like it would with actual casino gambling.
Binary options could be a good investment for you if:
You trade through a regulated stock exchange You have expertise and knowledge in the area you are investing in, to make informed decisions You are well aware of the high risk nature of binary options You know you are making rational investment decisions You know how to spot and avoid binary option scams -
Common signs of trading scams
Knowing what to look out for when it comes to online trading scams is important to make good investments and to trade safely. If anyone requests that you send them sensitive information, bank details or to transfer money, you should be very cautious. Legitimate trading companies will not do this, nor will legitimate brokers. You should be especially careful if there is any sense of urgency in the request that is being made.
If you are approached out of the blue with investment opportunities, or text messages or emails asking you to make a payment, be wary. Offers that seem too good to be true, or if any kind of emotional manipulation or fear tactics are used, it’s likely to be an online trading scam.
As soon as you have any suspicion that something may not be legitimate, you should check whether the trading company is legitimate, stop any communication with the person and report the suspected online trading scam.
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How to check if a trading company is legitimate?
To check whether a trading company is legitimate to help you avoid being involved in an online trading scam, you should use the Trading Standards council department who will have a list of approved traders or trading websites. You should also have a list of questions to ask them, and if they aren’t providing clear and thorough information, or they can’t provide you with their Form ADV, they’re unlikely to be legitimate.
Conducting thorough online searches is also advised, if they are not registered on company’s house, or there is very little information about an individual or business, this indicates they may be trying to involve you in a trading scam.
You should also be cautious if you’re approached by a trading company, as it’s very rare that a legitimate trading business will approach you, especially not with quick investment opportunities or asking for sensitive information.
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Examples of trading scams
Some common examples of trading scams include:
Cryptocurrency scams – the number of online trading scams taking place within this industry is staggering, despite improvements being made to regulation.
Investment scams – scammers will approach victims with “fantastic” investment opportunities, often with an element of rushing them to make a decision
Forex scams – someone posing as a legitimate figure in the foreign exchange market in order to build trust and ultimately steal sensitive information, bank details or money
Pump and Dump scams – a group of trading scammers artificially inflating the value of an investment, then simultaneously withdrawing their money to leave the investment worthless -
What to do if I think I’ve been a victim of an online trading scam?
If you think you’re a victim of a trading scam, the first thing you should do is call your bank. They may be able to stop the payment from going through.
You should also report the scam to Action Fraud and the National Cyber Security Centre to help prevent it from happening again.
Need support recovering your lost funds? Get in touch with Wealth Recovery Solicitors. We’re on hand to support you and may be able to recover your lost funds, even if it’s been years since the incident.