HyperVerse Scam Recovery
If you lost money to HyperVerse, HyperFund or a linked platform, you are not alone. HyperVerse was a Ponzi scheme that left investors unable to withdraw their funds. Wealth Recovery Solicitors is an SRA-regulated law firm helping victims pursue hyperverse scam recovery. Our crypto fraud solicitors have recovered over £66 million for clients in the past three years. We offer no-win, no-fee options for eligible hyperverse victim claims.
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How Does the HyperVerse Scam Work?
HyperVerse was a $1.89bn crypto Ponzi and pyramid scheme that collapsed in 2022. It sold HVT tokens, promised daily returns of 0.5 to 1 percent, and used gaming, social and “metaverse” branding to attract Voyagers. Members were also rewarded for recruiting others, which helped the hyperverse scam spread across global communities.
New deposits funded earlier payouts, and the SEC found no legitimate revenue behind the scheme. The platform used fake credibility, including actor Stephen Harrison posing as CEO “Steven Reece Lewis” with fabricated Leeds, Cambridge and Goldman Sachs credentials, while Sam Lee and Ryan Xu were linked to the scheme after Blockchain Global failed. HyperFund, HyperTech, HyperNation, HyperOne and h5.thehyperverse.net were aliases of the same scam, with warnings from the FCA, ASIC, New Zealand FMA and SEC, and investors under any name may still be able to claim.
How to Spot the HyperVerse Scam
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Daily Fixed Returns of 0.5 to 1 Percent
Guaranteed daily crypto returns are not realistic. Real trading cannot promise fixed profits every day. This is a common sign of a Ponzi structure.
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Recruitment-Based Reward Structure
HyperVerse rewarded users for bringing in friends and family. That is the defining trait of a pyramid scheme. A real investment platform should not depend on constant recruitment.
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Fake Celebrity and Executive Endorsements
The scheme used fabricated endorsements from Chuck Norris and Steve Wozniak through Cameo. It also used a fake CEO video featuring “Steven Reece Lewis”. These tactics were designed to create false trust.
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Blocked or Delayed Withdrawals
Some investors could withdraw small amounts at first. Delays then started, followed by demands for “fees”, “taxes” or release payments. Many users were fully locked out before the collapse.
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Successor Scheme, VEND Warning
Sam Lee allegedly launched a successor scheme called VEND after being charged. Avoid VEND and any HyperVerse rebrand promising similar returns. A new name does not make the offer safe.
What Should You Do If You Have Lost Money to HyperVerse?
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Step 1, Stop All Contact and Stop Depositing
Cut off contact with any HyperVerse, HyperFund, HyperNation, HyperOne or VEND promoter. Do not pay more “fees”, “taxes” or “release payments”. These demands are often used to extract more money.
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Step 2, Preserve Your Evidence
Save wallet addresses, transaction IDs, exchange screenshots and bank statements. Keep contracts, dashboard screenshots, promotional material and chat logs with recruiters. Strong evidence supports hyperverse investment recovery.
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Step 3, Notify Your Bank or Card Provider
Call your bank’s fraud line as soon as possible. They may freeze recipient accounts or try to recall recent transfers. They may also open an APP fraud reimbursement claim under PSR rules.
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Step 4, Report to Action Fraud and the FCA
Report HyperVerse to Action Fraud at actionfraud.police.uk or 0300 123 2040. Report the platform to the FCA as well. These reports help reinforce warnings and protect other victims.
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Step 5, Speak to a Specialist Recovery Solicitor
Speak to an SRA-regulated solicitor with experience in crypto Ponzi recovery. Wealth Recovery Solicitors offers a free case review and no-win, no-fee options for eligible claims.
Can You Recover Money Lost to HyperVerse?
Yes, recovery may still be possible after HyperVerse has collapsed. Your route depends on how you paid, whether a UK bank, card provider or crypto exchange was involved, and whether your bank met its fraud-prevention duties. WRS can assess hyperverse compensation claims, hyperverse financial recovery routes and wider hyperverse fraud compensation options.
Your claim may involve bank reimbursement rules, Financial Ombudsman complaints, civil proceedings or crypto tracing. Related services include Cryptocurrency Trading Losses, Crypto Tracing Services and Ponzi Fraud. Eligible claims can be handled on a no-win, no-fee basis.
How Wealth Recovery Solicitors Recovers Your HyperVerse Losses
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Step 1, Free Case Review
Our First Response team takes your details, the platform you used and the payment route. We assess whether you meet our minimum threshold. We then explain the likely recovery routes.
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Step 2, Evidence Gathering and Crypto Tracing
We collect bank statements, wallet addresses, screenshots and emails. Our Crypto Tracing team follows funds across blockchains. This can help identify counterparties, exchanges and wallet movements.
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Step 3, Build the Recovery Claim
Our solicitors prepare your case against your bank or card provider where fraud-prevention duties may have failed. We may also pursue recipient exchanges or wallets directly. Your claim is built around evidence, payment routes and legal duties.
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Step 4, Pursue the Bank, Payment Provider or Counterparties
We file claims under APP fraud reimbursement rules, Financial Ombudsman complaints or civil proceedings. We also negotiate settlement where appropriate. You pay nothing unless we recover funds.
Why Choose Wealth Recovery Solicitors?
Wealth Recovery Solicitors is a specialist fraud recovery law firm, not an unregulated recovery company. The firm has recovered over £50 million in three years, is SRA regulated, and offers no-win, no-fee options for eligible hyperverse scam recovery cases. WRS also holds a 4.8/5 ReviewSolicitors score across 328 reviews.
Your case is handled by dedicated crypto fraud solicitors with direct experience of HyperVerse, HyperFund and other large-scale Ponzi recovery matters. The team combines legal expertise with blockchain tracing and court-ready forensic reporting. This gives you clear advice, regulated support and practical recovery routes.
Meet the Specialists on Your Case
Your case will be handled by some of the UK’s most experienced HyperVerse and crypto Ponzi scheme recovery specialists. The team supports clients from first contact through to evidence gathering, legal claims and recovery action.
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David Jones
Director
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
Managing Director
Aaron has extensive Managing Director experience, with a background spanning the medical and hospitality industries. At Wealth Recovery Solicitors, he sets strategic direction and oversees daily operations, ensuring the firm delivers innovative and effective legal and asset recovery solutions.
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Liam Ben Ari
Director of Digital Assets
As Director of Digital Assets at Wealth Recovery Solicitors (WRS), Liam leads the firm’s cryptocurrency investigations practice, specialising in the tracing, valuation, and recovery of digital assets across major blockchains.
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Joseph Chinn
Head of First Response
As head of the first response team, Joseph oversees both the onboarding of new clients and the initial handling of claims. He ensures that individuals affected by investment fraud and cryptocurrency-related scams receive clear, compassionate, and efficient support.
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Nic Roe
Solicitor
Known for his approachable yet decisive manner, Nic combines legal expertise with a calm, reassuring presence. As a solicitor and Team Leader at WRS, he guides clients through the fraud recovery process with clarity, persistence, and care.
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Frequently asked questions
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How long did the HyperVerse scam last?
The HyperVerse scheme began in 2020 until its collapse in early 2022.
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How far did the HyperVerse scam spread?
HyperVerse reached a global scale, targeting investors across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Built on the Bitcoin network and marketed online through social media and webinars, anyone with internet access and cryptocurrency exposure was a potential victim. The scheme particularly devastated developing nations, where promises of financial independence carried even more weight.
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Was HyperVerse the same as HyperFund?
Yes, HyperFund and HyperVerse were different names for the same wider scheme. The rebrand happened after complaints, withdrawal issues and regulatory concern began to grow. Other linked names included HyperTech, HyperNation and HyperOne.
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Who is Steven Reece Lewis?
Steven Reece Lewis was presented to investors as the chief executive of HyperVerse. His claimed background included studies at Leeds and Cambridge, along with experience at Goldman Sachs. Those claims were false, and actor Stephen Harrison later said he was paid about £4,000 to play the role.
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Has anyone been charged for the HyperVerse scam?
Yes, Sam Lee was charged in the US in January 2024 with conspiracy to commit fraud. The SEC also brought charges against Sam Lee and Brenda Chunga over the alleged crypto Ponzi and pyramid scheme. Chunga later pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges connected with securities and wire fraud.
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How much did HyperVerse steal?
The total amount linked to HyperVerse varies depending on the source used. Reported figures include $1.7bn, $1.89bn and about $1.3bn in customer losses. Even at the lowest estimate, HyperVerse remains one of the largest crypto Ponzi schemes exposed.
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Is VEND linked to HyperVerse?
VEND has been linked in reports to people previously connected with HyperVerse. You should avoid VEND or any new platform promoted by figures tied to HyperVerse, HyperFund, HyperTech, HyperNation or HyperOne. Similar promises of fixed crypto returns should be treated as a serious warning sign.
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Can I still recover money if HyperVerse has collapsed?
Yes, you may still have recovery options even though HyperVerse is no longer operating. Claims often focus on banks, card providers, payment processors or exchanges rather than the scam platform itself. WRS can review whether a regulated provider failed to protect you from fraud.
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How much does it cost to make a HyperVerse claim with WRS?
Eligible HyperVerse claims can be handled by WRS on a no-win, no-fee basis. This means there is no upfront fee to begin your claim. You only pay if money is successfully recovered for you.
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How long does a HyperVerse recovery claim take?
The timescale depends on how the money was sent and how complex the payment trail is. Some bank fraud claims may be resolved within a few months. Cases involving cross-border crypto tracing, exchanges or multiple wallets can take a year or longer.
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