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How to verify a recovery company in Europe
Check identity, scope, fees and claims before trusting a recovery service.
By Block Claim Group Editorial Team · Published 4 October 2026
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The short answer
A professional-looking website is not proof of legitimacy. Verify the legal entity independently, the people responsible for the work, its real contact details, and what service it actually supplies. Company incorporation and financial-services authorisation are different checks. Neither, by itself, proves that your particular claim can succeed.
What to check and preserve
Ask for a written engagement document explaining the work, fees, cancellation terms, data handling and any third-party involvement. If legal representation or a regulated financial activity is proposed, verify the appropriate professional or regulator register using contact details you found yourself. Examine claims of affiliation with police, courts or EU authorities particularly carefully.
Limits and important distinctions
The FCA describes recovery-room fraudsters using professional sites and false success claims. ESMA says it will never approach victims to collect personal details or administrative fees to recover funds. No genuine assessment requires your wallet seed phrase, private keys or remote control of your financial accounts.
Checklist
- Verify the legal entity through an independent source.
- Check relevant permissions, not just a registration number.
- Get the full scope and fee terms in writing.
- Reject guarantees and requests for wallet credentials.
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.
Written by the Block Claim Group Editorial Team under our editorial policy.
