Recovery Room Scams: When Someone Offers to Get Your Lost Money Back

After losing money to a scam, it is natural to want it back. Criminals know this. “Recovery room” scammers contact victims claiming they can recover their money – for a fee. This course explains how these scams work, the warning signs the Financial Conduct Authority highlights, and where genuine help really comes from.

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