More and more investors are falling victim to Fixed-term deposit fraud. The platform festgeldzinsenonline.de in particular is currently in the spotlight. As lawyers specialising in banking and capital market law, we are already representing numerous injured parties and helping to recover the losses incurred.
What is fixed-term deposit fraud?
At the Fixed-term deposit fraud The perpetrators lure investors with deceptively genuine websites and unrealistically high interest rates. Investors transfer money to foreign accounts - but the promised fixed-term deposit does not exist. Fake contract documents and misleading phone calls are often used to create trust.
How does fixed-term deposit fraud typically work?
- Professionally designed fake websites
- Deceptive contract documents and fake logos of reputable banks
- Pressure from phone calls and supposed "counsellors"
- Transfers to foreign accounts
- After payment: contact cancelled - no repayment, no investment
Warning signals for investors
Pay attention to the following notes, which Fraud with fixed-term deposits may indicate that
- Unusually high interest rates compared to the market
- No clear registered office or licensing of the bank
- Missing or incomplete contact options
- Request for a quick decision ("only available today")
Our experience as specialist lawyers for fixed-term deposit fraud
We already represent numerous victims of Fixed-term deposit fraud and take targeted legal action to recover lost funds:
- Retrieval of transfers and co-operation with banks
- Enforcement of claims for damages against participating payment service providers and banks that have breached their duty to warn
- Involvement of the investigating authorities and initiation of criminal proceedings
- Examination of insurance claims (e.g. cybercrime or phishing insurance)
In many cases, we have already been successful in claiming damages from banks.
What those affected should do now
If you are a victim of Fixed-term deposit fraud every minute counts. Act immediately:
- Stop further payments.
- Save all documents, emails and proof of payment.
- Press charges as soon as possible.
- Contact a specialist lawyer for banking and capital market law.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about fixed-term deposit fraud
Conspicuously high interest rates, a lack of regulation, unclear contact details and pressure from quick decisions are typical warning signals.
Yes, under certain circumstances. Banks or payment service providers can be held liable if they have breached their duty to warn.
Specialist lawyers for banking law have the necessary experience to enforce claims and involve investigating authorities.
Free initial assessment - we can help you!
As a law firm specialising in banking and capital market law, we support victims of Fixed-term deposit fraud nationwide and abroad. For over 25 years, we have been successfully campaigning for our clients to get their money back.
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