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What to Do If You Are Scammed in an Investment: Complete Steps to Stop Loss and Report

Last updated: 2026-07-08
Bottom line: Time is money—the faster you report, the better chance of intercepting funds. And absolutely do not pay any more "unfreeze fees, taxes, or deposits" as instructed by the scammer.

Immediately (the moment you discover)

  1. Call 165 Anti-Fraud Hotline 24-hour service. Explain the situation, follow guidance, and keep all conversation, transfer, and platform records.
  2. Contact your issuing/transfer bank Report and request a hold on the funds. If the funds were just sent, there may be a chance to intercept or freeze them.
  3. Stop all subsequent payments "Unfreeze fees, taxes, service fees" demanded by the scammer are secondary scams. Do not pay.

Next (within 24 hours)

  1. File a police report Bring evidence to make a statement. Obtain a case report form, which will be needed for bank and investigation purposes.
  2. Report the operator to the FSC If the other party is operating securities/consulting/banking business without a license, report them to the FSC.
  3. Preserve all evidence Screenshot conversations, webpages, transfer records, the scammer's account number and phone number. Save everything completely.

📞 Important Contacts

  1. 165 National Anti-Fraud Hotline (24h)
  2. 110 Police Report
  3. Your Bank's Customer Service Report, hold funds, freeze payments

Mindset Reminder

Getting scammed is not your fault. Scam groups are organized, role-playing professionals. The earlier you acknowledge it and act, the better chance of stopping loss; delaying and shame only give them more time to move the money.

❓ FAQ

The money has already been sent. Can it be recovered?

There's a chance, but no guarantee. Speed is key. If the funds are still within the banking system, the faster you report, the more likely they can be intercepted or held; virtual currencies are harder to recover. Either way, immediately call 165 and file a police report.

The scammer says if I pay another "unfreeze fee," I can get all my money back. Is it trustworthy?

No. This is a classic secondary scam to squeeze another payment. If withdrawal is already blocked, most of the principal is likely unrecoverable. Do not pay any more fees.

What do I need to prepare for filing a police report?

All chat screenshots, remittance/transfer records, the scammer's account number, phone number, platform URL, and App. The more complete the evidence, the smoother the subsequent process.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This site provides anti-fraud educational public interest information, does not constitute investment advice, and does not guarantee completeness or timeliness of any information. Public data is for cross-reference only and cannot independently determine the quality of targets. Please refer to official sources (165 Taiwan's anti-fraud hotline, Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission, Ministry of Economic Affairs, National Police Agency). Investment and trading decisions should be carefully evaluated by yourself and borne at your own risk.