Fraud recovery in
France
France provides fraud recovery assistance through the Autorité des Marchés Financiers.
+44 7886 080951
Local helpline
25%
Recovery success rate
EUR (€)
Local currency
AMF, DGCCRF, Police Nationale
Regulatory bodies
Time limits in France: Civil claims generally 5 years from the event or from disclosure (§ 2224 Code civil). Acting early materially improves recovery odds.
How we help you act in France
- 01Contact Patterdale Recovery first for a free, confidential assessment.
- 02We help you secure your accounts and stop any further losses.
- 03We gather and organise your evidence: emails, screenshots and transaction records.
- 04We handle the approach to banks, AMF and, where it helps the recovery, local authorities on your behalf.
- 05We set out a clear plan and the fees that apply to your case before any work begins.
Where to report fraud in France
Filing an official report strengthens your case and can help freeze funds. These are the relevant authorities - we can prepare and submit the paperwork with you.
National reporting portal
THESE (online pre-plaint)Police (non-emergency)
Local commissariat / gendarmerie (non-emergency) · 17/112 (emergency)
Scammed in France? Get a free case review
We have a 25% success rate for cases in France. Tell us what happened and we will set out your options - no obligation.
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