Investment fraud help for Australian investors
If you lost money to an investment scam, fake broker, or unregulated trading platform, FTO-Union investigates cases, verifies licenses, and pursues recovery for victims across Australia and worldwide.
Common investment fraud in Australia
Scammers often impersonate licensed firms, promise guaranteed returns on forex, CFDs, or crypto, and pressure victims through social media and WhatsApp. Always verify any firm against ASIC registers and our broker audit database before transferring funds.
What FTO-Union does
Our team of fraud lawyers, former regulators, and cyber investigators trace funds, document misconduct, and coordinate with authorities including ASIC. We publish broker audits with Safe, Watchout, and Danger ratings so investors can check platforms before they deposit.
Check your broker first
Use our free broker lookup to search by company name or website. If the broker is not in our registry, we flag it as Watchout until an audit is completed and attempt to contact the firm for verification.
Frequently asked questions
How do I report investment fraud in Australia?
File a confidential complaint with FTO-Union and report to ASIC and Scamwatch. Gather screenshots, bank transfers, and communication records as evidence.
Can I recover money from a forex or crypto scam?
Recovery depends on where funds went and whether assets can be traced. FTO-Union assesses each case and pursues legal and regulatory channels where viable.