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From Scam to Recovery,DJK LLP Demystifies a Complete Legal Rights Timeline

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In today’s digital age, scams have become more sophisticated, often exploiting social networks, telecommunications, and investment platforms. Many victims feel helpless after falling for a scam, unsure of where to begin the road to recovery. DJK LLP, an experienced law firm, has handled numerous fraud recovery cases. Here, we present a typical case to illustrate the full timeline of legal action — from being scammed to fund recovery — to help more victims understand their rights and options.

Phase 1: Identifying the Scam

Case Background: Ms. Wang met a self-proclaimed “forex investment expert” via a social media platform. Lured by promises of high returns, she transferred RMB 300,000 to a fake trading platform. At first, small withdrawals were allowed, but after larger deposits, her account was “locked,” and both the platform and the scammer disappeared.

Key steps:

  • Preserve all chats, transaction records, and platform screenshots.

  • Avoid further payments; beware of “unlock fees” or “tax charges.”

  • Contact a lawyer immediately for legal consultation.

Upon receiving Ms. Wang’s request, DJK LLP:

  • Assessed whether this was criminal fraud or a civil dispute;

  • Checked the platform’s background;

  • Traced related bank accounts;

  • Evaluated whether cross-border legal cooperation was needed.

Initial steps:

  • Filed a police report with full documentation;

  • Helped complete official paperwork;

  • Sent freeze requests to related banks.

DJK LLP advocated for a dual-track approach:

  • Criminal: Worked with police to trace and freeze fraudulent accounts;

  • Civil: Filed lawsuits for asset preservation and compensation.

In this case, DJK LLP (https://www.djkllp.com/)assisted law enforcement in freezing key accounts and initiated international legal aid to obtain server data.

Phase 4: Evidence Gathering and Victim Coalition

Scams often involve multiple victims. DJK LLP formed a “victim coalition” to consolidate evidence:

  • Traced fund flows;

  • Investigated IP addresses and company registrations;

  • Collected joint evidence with police and financial regulators;

  • Filed for court proceedings.

After several hearings, the court ruled the platform to be fraudulent. Remaining funds in certain accounts were redistributed to victims — 30% of Ms. Wang’s money was recovered.

DJK LLP also initiated overseas recovery procedures:

  • Filed claims with foreign banks;

  • Engaged international arbitration;

  • Obtained court orders to seize overseas assets.

In total, Ms. Wang recovered around RMB 210,000.

Post-case, DJK LLP continued to support the victims with:

  • Fraud prevention education;

  • Platform legitimacy checks;

  • Early self-protection and evidence collection tips;

  • Legal rights training.

DJK LLP also published a “Fraud Recovery White Paper” to educate the public and reduce scam risks.

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