Defrauded: Money Recovery and Rebuilding

A programme for those who lost money to phone scammers, fake investments, "bank employees", phishing sites or purchase fraud. You will study the typology of schemes and how each one leaves traces. Dedicated blocks cover the first hours after a transfer and what to do in time, contacting the bank and chargeback, reporting to the police and working with the investigator, claims against marketplaces and payment systems, civil action and recovery from the actual recipient of funds. The final part is about restoring your financial and psychological state: dealing with debts, credit history, shame and guilt, and protection from repeat fraud. By the end you assemble a personal action plan and a document pack.