IFW Global has received complaints about a new scam involving imposters pretending to be a Recovery Agent from IFW Global.
Fake IFW Domain: IntelReportsforIFW.com
Representatives
Jacob M & Steven
Email Address: [email protected]
Telegram: @intelreportsforifw
WhatsApp: +17314979627/ +33762976188
Telephone: +358 41 4981098
These representatives are not in any way connected to IFW Global. These websites are operated by recovery scammers, using IFW’s name and purporting to be associated with IFW. Individuals associated with these scams and fraudulent email addresses including the IFW Global name on their marketing literature and verbally advising victims of the fraud that they are connected to IFW Global. All materials and claims associated with these email addresses are entirely false and all claims are suspected of being a recovery scam.Â
Always compare the URL
Please be aware of scammers posing as IFW
Before parting with any money, you need to double-check the website’s URL, which can be found in your address bar. If it is not an exact match for www.ifwglobal.com, then you should exit it immediately. You should always ask for a video call, as IFW has a strict policy in place to meet its clients face to face on a Zoom or Teams call. Most scammers will never meet on a video call.
Learn more about how to protect yourself from scams.
Have you already fallen victim to this online scam? Please contact IFW’s head office on 1300 439 456, [email protected], or submit an Investment Fraud enquiry now to discuss your fraud and find out what can be done to investigate and recover your stolen money.
As a global leader in fraud investigation, our experienced private investigators utilise exceptional resources and exclusive connections to crack down on criminals around the world – and this illegitimate website is no exception.
IFW Global Investigations is a private intelligence and investigations firm that represents investors who believe they have been scammed or duped into fraudulent investment schemes. We are strictly vetted by the NSW Police Force in Australia and the State of Florida in the USA, and you can view and verify our investigator licences at https://ifwglobal.com/about/credentials
Script Used By Scammers
1. ‘Hello (victim) this is the anti-fraud department IFW Global. You’re speaking with (Made up scammer name). I’ve called in regards to a scam that happened to you earlier last year where you’ve lost an investment.’
2. They will get you to explain your recent fraud including the total amount lost.
3. Then they will try to tell the story about what happened and how they managed to get your number/information. This can be very varied depending on the scammer.
4. Then the scammer will request the victim to download AnyDesk or some form of remote application. To control their computer and monitor their cryptocurrency account.
Please be cautious of scammers implementing this script or a similar strategy.