Con-man: a man who cheats or tricks someone by gaining their trust and persuading them to believe something that is not true. And - there are con-women as well, or teams working together.
This is a growing part of our business. It could be investment fraud, where you have been deceived by someone who appeared to have a business opportunity where you were going to receive a handsome financial return.
It could be romance fraud - where someone gains your confidence and then starts to siphon off funds from your bank account. Or convinces you to add them as a financial advisor or as a trustee on your assets, such as your home or retirement account.
And, we are seeing a rising increase in elder fraud - with a combination of the above scenarios.
If you have been a victim of fraud, or you are concerned that you, or a loved one, might be the target of a con-man, woman or team - contact us immediately. We can investigate and advise. In some cases, we work at our cost, you paying nothing upfront and we only get paid if we successfully recover your money.