Recovery
Bank transfer to an investment scam: what to ask your bank
A focused bank report is more effective than an unsupported demand for a guaranteed refund.
By Block Claim Group Editorial Team · Published 4 October 2026
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The short answer
Contact your bank promptly through its verified fraud channel. Explain whether you authorised the transfer, were deceived into making it, or believe it was made without permission. These are different facts, and describing them accurately matters. Provide the payment reference, date, amount, beneficiary details and a concise account of the deception.
What to check and preserve
Ask which fraud response, recall, beneficiary-bank contact and complaint procedures are available. Request a reference number and written confirmation of the report. If multiple payments are involved, list each separately. The EBA and ECB's payment-fraud reporting distinguishes payment types and the ways a fraud was carried out; your report should do the same.
Limits and important distinctions
A recall request is not a promise that money can be retrieved. Available funds, banking rules, timing and applicable national law matter. Do not let a private service claim that it can override the bank's process. If dissatisfied with the response, use the bank's formal complaint procedure and ask about the competent dispute-resolution body.
Checklist
- Report through the bank's verified fraud channel.
- Distinguish deception from an unauthorised payment.
- Ask for a case reference and next-step deadlines.
- Preserve the written response and complaint options.
Official sources
This article is general educational information, not legal, financial or tax advice. Every situation differs, and no outcome, including recovery of funds, can be guaranteed. Consider speaking with a qualified professional and your local authorities.
AI-assisted educational content based on the linked official sources. It is not individual legal, financial or tax advice. Rules and provider procedures may change.
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