Fraud recovery in
Germany
German victims are protected by BaFin and strong EU consumer protection laws.
+44 7886 080951
Local helpline
27%
Recovery success rate
EUR (€)
Local currency
BaFin, BKA, Verbraucherzentrale
Regulatory bodies
Time limits in Germany: Standard 3-year limitation from year-end of discovery (§§ 195, 199 BGB), with a 10-year long-stop. Acting early materially improves recovery odds.
How we help you act in Germany
- 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, BaFin 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 Germany
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
BKA / Polizei online reportingPolice (non-emergency)
Local police station (non-emergency) · 110/112 (emergency)
Scammed in Germany? Get a free case review
We have a 27% success rate for cases in Germany. Tell us what happened and we will set out your options - no obligation.
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