RECOVERY INSIGHTS
Evidence, tracing and enforcement
General information only. Every recovery matter depends on its facts, timing and applicable law.
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Escrow scams: fake platforms and payment proof
How to document losses when a supposed escrow agent or marketplace never held funds safely.
InsightAdvance-fee recovery scams after an initial loss
Recognizing secondary fraud that demands taxes, bonds or clearance fees to “release” stolen funds.
InsightLetter of credit fraud: document discrepancies to keep
Trade-document red flags and records that matter when LC proceeds or goods never materialize.
InsightTrade finance fraud: bills of lading and bank trails
Connecting shipping paperwork to payment rails when trade counterparties divert value.
InsightShell companies in fraud trails: registry-first steps
Using company filings to identify officers, addresses and next disclosure targets.
InsightNominee directors and beneficial ownership questions
How nominee arrangements complicate defendant identification—and what records still help.
InsightFreezing injunctions: a high-level Mareva-style overview
What asset-freezing injunctions generally aim to do—and why evidence and undertakings matter.
InsightNorwich Pharmacal-style disclosure orders: overview
How third-party disclosure applications can identify wrongdoers through innocent intermediaries.
InsightBank secrecy limits and lawful disclosure routes
Why banks rarely volunteer customer data—and which formal channels typically unlock records.
InsightSWIFT gpi tracking references in wire investigations
Using gpi and UETR-style references to follow cross-border wires through correspondent banks.
InsightFedwire vs. CHIPS: payment rails and fraud notices
Why knowing which U.S. high-value rail carried a payment affects recall timing and contacts.
InsightCard-not-present fraud: merchant and issuer records
Building a usable file when remote card transactions were unauthorized or induced by deception.