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Patterdale Recovery Limited

Service

CFD Trading Scam Recovery

Recovery for victims of Contracts for Difference (CFD) fraud, including fake platforms, manipulated trades and unauthorised deposits.

FREE

Initial Assessment

24-72h

First Response

Forensic

Statement Review

30+

Jurisdictions

Overview

What this involves

Contracts for Difference are a legitimate but high-risk product - and a favourite vehicle for fraud. Unscrupulous firms lure victims with promises of expert management, then manipulate pricing, over-trade accounts, or simply fabricate the trades entirely on a fake platform.

Early small "profits" and easy withdrawals are used to build trust before larger deposits are requested. When you try to exit, the account shows losses, margin calls, or withdrawal fees that never result in a payout.

We review statements and platform data to identify manipulated or unauthorised activity, trace where your funds went, and pursue recovery through chargebacks, bank scam-recall processes and civil action where recipients are identifiable.

Our case coordinators explain each step in plain terms, so you understand what happened to your money and which routes remain open.

Coverage

What we investigate

  • Fake and manipulated CFD platforms
  • Unauthorised and excess deposits
  • Churning and manipulated trade executions
  • Bogus margin calls and "loss" fabrication
  • Unregulated CFD and binary-style products
  • Payment tracing across card, wire and crypto
  • Chargeback and bank recall eligibility
  • Broker licence and regulation status

Process

How we work, step by step

  1. 1

    Free Case Assessment

    We examine your account statements and platform to spot signs of manipulation.

    24-72 hours

  2. 2

    Statement & Platform Forensics

    We analyse trade history and pricing for manipulated or unauthorised activity.

    1-3 weeks

  3. 3

    Payment Tracing & Disputes

    We trace deposits and prepare chargeback or bank recall claims.

    2-8 weeks

  4. 4

    Legal & Regulatory Action

    We pursue civil recovery or regulatory referrals where appropriate.

    Varies by case

Typical timeline

  • • Free assessment: within 24-72 hours
  • • Statement and platform review: 1-3 weeks
  • • Payment tracing and disputes: 2-8 weeks
  • • Legal or regulatory action: varies by jurisdiction

Fees

Transparent fee structure

Initial Case Assessment

Review of your account and the realistic recovery options

FREE

Forensic Review & Dispute Package

Statement analysis plus preparation of chargeback/bank claims

£500 - £2,000

Success Fee

Where a success fee applies it is a percentage of the amount we actually recover, agreed in writing before work begins. Your exact fees depend on your individual case and are confirmed at the free assessment stage.

15-25%

FAQ

Common questions

What is a CFD scam?

It is the fraudulent use of Contracts for Difference products - through fake platforms, manipulated pricing, unauthorised deposits or churning - to make it appear your money was lost in trading when it was actually taken.

How can you tell the trades were manipulated?

We compare platform prices against genuine market data, review execution timing and volume, and check for trades or deposits you never authorised. Irregularities are strong evidence for a dispute.

Are CFD losses ever recoverable?

Genuine market losses usually are not, but losses caused by fraud, manipulation or unauthorised activity often are disputable. The free assessment clarifies which applies to you.

Should I keep paying "fees" to withdraw?

No. Requests for advance fees to release funds are a hallmark of the scam. Stop payments and seek an assessment instead.

What records do you need?

Account statements, screenshots of the platform, deposit receipts, and all correspondence. Gather what you can - partial records are still a starting point.

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