In January 2025, I was contacted by what seemed like a legitimate financial broker after downloading a trading app I came across on social media. They promised low-risk, high-return investments in forex and commodities and offered to manage my money. The broker appeared friendly, knowledgeable, and even gave me access to what looked like a real trading platform. I started with \$3000 and, over the next few months, ended up investing nearly \$112,800. But when I tried to withdraw my funds, the excuses started rolling in: “We need to verify your identity,” “There’s a pending profit tax,” “Please deposit more to meet withdrawal criteria.” It was a classic scam playbook. I was left feeling embarrassed and furious. After reporting it to Scamwatch and my bank, neither could offer much help. Just when I was about to give up, I stumbled upon FRAUD SHIELD RECOVERY in a financial safety forum. Over the course of 10 weeks, with a forensic audit, communication with the exchange’s compliance department, and help filing international fraud claims, FRAUD SHIELD RECOVERY managed to recover \$72,200 for me. While it wasn’t the full amount, it was more than I expected. They kept me updated every 1–2 weeks, and never asked for upfront payment. They charged a 20% fee on the amount recovered, which I was more than willing to pay given the outcome.