Recover Money Lost to an Investment Scam

Recent Success

Oakwood Solicitors helped recover £65,000 after a client invested in what appeared to be a legitimate investment opportunity.

Common Investment Scams

Fake investment platforms
Bond scams
Cryptocurrency investment scams
Clone firm scams
Pension investment scams

You May Have A Claim If:

You transferred money to an investment opportunity
The payments came from a UK bank account
The investment turned out to be fraudulent
Your bank failed to intervene
You have evidence of the transactions

Who Could Be Responsible?

Depending on the circumstances, claims may involve:

Your bank
An ISA manager
An FCA regulated intermediary
A compensation scheme

Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)

In some cases, compensation may be available through the Financial Services Compensation Scheme where regulated firms have failed in their obligations.

How Our Investment Scam Solicitors Can Help

Free claim assessment
Evidence review
Complaint submitted
Ombudsman or FSCS escalation if required
Compensation recovered

Why Choose Oakwood Solicitors?

Experienced Legal Team
Transparent Fees
Compassionate Approach
Proven Track Record

Speak to Our Investment Scam Solicitors Today

Get in touch today for a no-obligation consultation. Fill in the contact form at the top of this page, or call us on 0113 200 9720 to find out how we can help you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I recover the money lost to a scam?

You can make a complaint to the bank where the payments were made from.

Would the bank refund me?

The bank will review complaints on a case-by-case basis so they can assess all factors of what happened in the scam and assess whether the bank should have done more to protect you and your money.

Can I make a claim if I have already complained to the bank?

Yes. If you have complained to the bank and they rejected your claim then there are still legal options available to you.

Some of these legal options have strict time limits and therefore it is essential that you obtain legal advice as soon as possible.

However, we may not be able to assist if you have already refer the matter to the Financial Ombudsman and received a final decision.

Are there any upfront fees for you to make a claim on my behalf?

There are no upfront fees and we would never ask for any upfront costs to make a claim on your behalf.

Am I liable to pay any fees if the claim is unsuccessful?

No. Subject to compliance with the agreement between us, you would not be liable to pay any legal fees unless your claim was successful.

How much will I pay you if I win my case?

Oakwood Solicitors is a firm of Solicitors authorised and regulated by the SRA. The SRA introduced fixed fees for this area of work.

We receive payment as a deduction of any payments you receive. This means that the payment is a fixed percentage of the refund amount.

The exact percentage is fixed as per the table below:

Fees

How do I pay your fees?

This depends how the bank pay any refund. If the bank makes payment to our client account then we will deduct our percentage fee from the money, and the balance will be sent to you.

Alternatively, if the bank refunds the payment to your account, we will raise an invoice for payment of our percentage and you will be required to pay this invoice.

Can I make a claim myself?

Yes, absolutely. You do not need a solicitor to make a claim.

Danielle Lightfoot — Solicitor and Head of Department

Danielle Lightfoot is a Director and our Head of the Financial Litigation Department. Danielle joined the firm as a Paralegal in 2011 and qualified as a solicitor in October 2014. She has acquired extensive experience in high value, complex litigation traversing numerous practice areas. Danielle is a specialist in financial miss-selling matters, with a particular interest in Pensions and Investments.

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