Forex Trading Scam Recovery Case Study: How $41.5K Was Recovered from $90K

My name is Sarah, and I have never thought that I would become a victim of a forex trading scam. I had months of forex research, particularly after reading the advertisements of professionally managed forex trading accounts with constant returns and low risk. It all appeared to be legitimate branding, testimonials, and even the trading charts.

I registered on what appeared to be a real forex trading platform and was assigned a personal account advisor. I started with a small deposit of $1,500, and within days, the dashboard showed steady profits. The advisor explained market movements, sent trade updates, and encouraged me to reinvest to “maximize forex gains.”

Over the next few weeks, I transferred more than $90,174, including my savings and most of my emergency fund.

Things changed when I tried to withdraw my money. Suddenly, I was told I needed to pay account verification fees, followed by regulatory charges, and later, forex liquidity release fees. Each request sounded urgent but unclear. Whenever I asked for documentation, the responses were rushed and vague.

Eventually, my advisor stopped replying, and the trading platform became inaccessible. That’s when it hit me: this wasn’t forex trading. It was a fake forex broker scam.

After searching online for how to recover money from a forex trading scam, I found Global Financial Recovery. They took the time to explain how fake forex platforms operate and how scammers move funds through layered accounts to hide stolen money. I shared every transaction ID, email, and screenshot I had.

Their forensic team traced the transaction trail and worked with exchanges to identify recovery opportunities. Within weeks, $41,500 was successfully recovered as part of the ongoing recovery process. While not all funds could be retrieved, the recovery brought real relief and proved that acting quickly matters.

If you’re dealing with a forex investment scam or struggling with forex scam recovery, know this: you’re not alone, and help is available.