Why Online Fraud Recovery is Urgent
Online fraud is one of the fastest-growing threats in Africa, costing international victims billions every year. From crypto scams and romance cons, to business email compromise (BEC) and fake gold deals, the impact is devastating. The quicker you act, the higher the chances of freezing funds, preserving evidence, and pursuing restitution.
Steps to Recover Funds From Online Fraud
1. Preserve Evidence Immediately
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Save messages, emails, bank transfer receipts, transaction IDs, wallet addresses.
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Screenshots and sworn statements can be vital for investigators.
2. Notify Banks, Platforms & Payment Providers
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Contact your bank, card issuer, PayPal, fintech or crypto exchange.
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Request chargebacks, recalls, or account freezes.
3. File a Complaint With the Right Agency
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Ghana: Cyber Security Authority, EOCO, CID.
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Nigeria: EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission).
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Kenya: DCI Cybercrime Unit.
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South Africa: Hawks & SAPS Cybercrime.
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Complaints must be correctly drafted and supported by evidence.
4. Pursue Criminal Accountability
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Criminal charges can deter scammers and sometimes lead to restitution orders.
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International victims may need to rely on Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs) for cross-border support.
5. Civil Recovery & Restitution
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File civil suits to recover losses from perpetrators or complicit intermediaries.
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Use asset tracing and freezing orders to secure funds before they disappear.
How Clinton Consultancy Helps
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Incident Triage: 48-hour red-flag review, evidence checklist, legal hold letters.
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Complaint Drafting: Professionally written dossiers filed with CSA, EFCC, DCI, Hawks, etc.
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Government Liaison: Engagement with African authorities, MLAT and INTERPOL pathways.
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Civil Asset Recovery: Lawsuits, injunctions, and settlement negotiations.
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Cross-Border Coordination: Multi-jurisdiction filings when funds move across Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, or offshore.
Why Clinton Consultancy
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Pan-African Reach: Active in Ghana and Sierra Leone with trusted partners across Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Francophone Africa.
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International Standards: Global evidence handling + local agency know-how.
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Fixed-Fee Entry Packs: Clear, affordable options for triage and complaint filing.
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Discreet & Effective: High-profile victims represented confidentially.
Call to Action
Scammed in Africa? Don’t wait — time is critical in online fraud recovery. Clinton Consultancy helps international victims move quickly to recover funds and pursue justice.
WhatsApp: +233 27 252 2695
Email: amanda@clintonconsultancy.com
