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Scams involving TikTok

TikTok is used to lure victims into fake investment, trading and giveaway scams.

Trace the funds

We follow money moved through TikTok - linking accounts, devices and destination wallets or banks to build an evidence chain.

Engage the platform

We raise formal complaints and, where appropriate, disclosure requests with the platform and its regulators to freeze suspect accounts.

Recover your money

Where viable, we pursue chargebacks, civil recovery and settlement to return funds to you. Fees depend on your case and are agreed in writing before we begin.

Common TikTok scams

These are the fraud patterns we most often see reported on TikTok. If yours sounds familiar, you are not alone - and the money may still be recoverable.

  • Fake celebrity "trading mentor" ads
  • Pig-butchering started via DMs
  • Clone profiles & scam links in bio

If you were defrauded via TikTok, do this now

  1. 01Stop all transfers on your TikTok account and change your password.
  2. 02Export and save every transaction record, chat and email.
  3. 03Contact us, and we will help you request a recall or chargeback from your bank.
  4. 04We handle the complaint to TikTok and its regulator on your behalf.
  5. 05Get a free viability assessment from our investigators.

Scams involving TikTok - common questions

Can I get my money back from a TikTok scam?

In many cases, yes - and the sooner you act, the more options remain. We trace where funds moved through TikTok, request freezes and chargebacks with the banks and platforms involved, and pursue civil recovery where viable. Every TikTok case is different, so we give you a free assessment and agree any fees in writing before we begin.

Is TikTok a scam?

TikTok is a legitimate social media, but fraudsters impersonate and abuse it - most often through fake celebrity "trading mentor" ads. These scams happen on or around TikTok rather than by TikTok itself, which is why reporting and recovery focus on the parties who misused it.

How do I report TikTok fraud?

Stop all transfers on your TikTok account, change your password, and export every transaction, chat and email as evidence. Then report it: we help you raise the complaint with TikTok and its regulator, file with the fraud authorities in your country, and open a recovery case with us.

How long does TikTok fund recovery take?

It depends on how the money was moved and how quickly it can be traced and frozen. Blockchain tracing can surface leads within days, while bank chargebacks and civil recovery take longer. We set out a realistic timeline for your specific TikTok case during the free assessment.

Recover funds lost through TikTok

Free, confidential assessment. Fees vary by case and are agreed in writing.

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