Funds Recovery · EU & UK

Lost money to a platform that vanished? You may still have a path back.

Asterion Recovery introduces investors to vetted recovery specialists, lawyers, and chargeback teams who pursue funds lost through collapsed exchanges, unauthorised brokers, and fraudulent investment schemes. Free case review. You pay nothing unless funds are recovered.

  • €140M+ Recovered for clients across our specialist network since 2019
  • 9 EU jurisdictions Bar-certified lawyers in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands & more
  • No win, no fee Specialists work on success-fee basis — typically 20–30% of recovered funds
€4.2B
Lost to payment fraud across the EU in 2024 — up 17% year on year
European Central Bank, Dec 2025 ↗
£629M
Lost to UK fraud in the first half of 2025 alone — a 3% increase year on year
UK Finance via BBC, 2025 ↗
149+
Investor warnings currently active on ESMA's public register — platforms operating without authorisation
ESMA Investor Warnings ↗

The single most common reason victims never see their money again is simple: they wait too long, or they try to recover it alone. Banks close chargeback windows. Liquidators close claim windows. Regulators close case files. Time is your enemy.

From first call to recovered funds — four steps.

We don't promise outcomes. We promise honest assessment, the right specialist for your case type, and zero fees until your money comes back.

  1. 01

    Free case review

    A 15-minute call with a senior case analyst. We examine your losses, the platform involved, your transaction trail, and your jurisdiction. You leave the call knowing whether your case has recovery potential — or whether it doesn't.

    No cost · No obligation
  2. 02

    Specialist matching

    We introduce your case to the right specialist in our network — a chargeback team for card-funded fraud, a bar-certified lawyer for boiler-room and unauthorised broker cases, or an insolvency claims specialist for collapsed exchanges. The match is based on case type, jurisdiction, and platform.

    Typical match: 3–7 business days
  3. 03

    Engagement & pursuit

    The specialist takes over. They draft the legal letters, file the chargeback, file the regulator complaint, lodge the insolvency claim, or initiate civil proceedings — whatever the case needs. You get progress updates, not silence.

    Engagement signed directly with the specialist
  4. 04

    Recovery & payout

    When funds are recovered, they're returned to you net of the specialist's success fee — typically 20–30% of the recovered amount. If nothing is recovered, you owe nothing. Asterion Recovery is paid only by the specialist, only on success.

    No win, no fee · Always

Three categories where we have working recovery channels.

If your case falls outside these, we'll tell you on the first call. We don't take cases we can't progress.

Collapsed crypto exchanges

FTX, Celsius, Voyager, BlockFi, Genesis, Mt. Gox. Recovery is pursued through bankruptcy claims, secondary claim markets, and creditor representation. Distribution rates vary widely — from ~15% (Mt. Gox) to ~100% (BlockFi). We help you understand what your specific case is realistically worth.

  • Chapter 11 / insolvency claim filing
  • Claim valuation & secondary-market sale
  • Creditor committee representation

Unauthorised brokers & boiler rooms

CFD platforms operating without ESMA, BaFin, AMF, CONSOB, CNMV, or FCA authorisation. Aggressive cold-call sales operations. Platforms on regulator blacklists. Recovery typically combines card chargebacks (40–60% success within 540 days) with regulator complaints and civil proceedings.

  • Card chargebacks (Visa / Mastercard / Amex)
  • Regulator complaints & investor warnings
  • Civil claims against operators & payment processors

Ponzi & fake-project schemes

OneCoin, BitConnect, Terra/Luna, fraudulent ICOs and rug-pull tokens. Recovery is harder and slower — but on-chain forensics and asset-tracing has progressed substantially. Where operators have been arrested or charged, victim restitution funds may exist.

  • On-chain forensics & asset tracing
  • Victim restitution programmes (where established)
  • Class actions & group claims

Not sure which category your case falls into? That's what the free review is for.

Get a free assessment

Real numbers. Honest about the limits.

No specialist recovers every case. We will always be clear with you about the realistic odds for your situation — before you sign anything.

€140M+
Total recovered through our specialist network since 2019
2,400+
Cases reviewed and matched to specialists
42%
Average recovery rate on accepted cases — though this varies widely by case type
8.4 mo
Median time from engagement to first recovery payout
"I'd written off €68,000. After three other firms told me there was nothing to do, Asterion's analyst found a chargeback window still open. Eight months later most of it was back in my account."
M. Becker Munich · CFD broker case · Recovered €54,200
"What I appreciated most was the honesty. They told me upfront my Mt. Gox claim would only return around 15 cents on the euro. It did. But it came back, and they handled the entire claim process."
J. Martín Madrid · Mt. Gox claim · Recovered €11,800
"The lawyer they introduced me to handled everything in Italian and dealt with CONSOB directly. I never had to chase them. The final payout was less than I'd hoped, but it was real money I thought was gone forever."
A. Ricci Milan · Unauthorised broker · Recovered €31,500

We are not the lawyers. We are the ones who find you the right one.

Asterion Recovery operates as a regulated introducer. Every specialist we refer to is independently licensed, bar-certified where applicable, and vetted across three criteria: case-type expertise, jurisdiction reach, and historical recovery rate.

  • Bar-certified recovery lawyers in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Portugal — and partners in the UK and Switzerland.
  • Chargeback specialists with direct relationships with Visa, Mastercard, and Amex dispute teams across the EU.
  • Insolvency claims processors who handle bulk claim filing for the major exchange bankruptcies (FTX, Celsius, Voyager, BlockFi, Genesis, Mt. Gox).
  • Forensic blockchain analysts for asset tracing in crypto-related cases.

We are paid by the specialist, only on successful recovery. You never pay Asterion Recovery directly. This alignment means we only refer cases we believe have a real chance.

Specialist vetting standard

  1. 01
    Active bar / regulator status Verified annually against the relevant national bar register or financial regulator.
  2. 02
    Minimum 3-year track record In the specific case type they're being matched to — no general practitioners.
  3. 03
    Documented recovery rate We require evidence of historical performance, not promises.
  4. 04
    Transparent fee structure Success-fee only. No retainers. No hidden costs. Reviewed before every introduction.
  5. 05
    Quarterly client-outcome audit Specialists are removed from the network if outcomes deteriorate or complaints accumulate.

The questions everyone asks first.

Is this legitimate? I've been scammed once already.

Fair question — and one you should be asking. Asterion Recovery is a regulated introducer. We do not ask for upfront fees. We do not ask for access to your wallets or bank accounts. We do not ask you to send money anywhere. If any party claiming to recover your funds asks for any of these things, walk away — that's a recovery scam, and it's the second most common fraud after the original loss.

What does this cost me?

Nothing, until funds are recovered. The specialist works on a success-fee basis — typically 20–30% of the recovered amount, agreed in writing before any work begins. If the specialist recovers nothing, you pay nothing. Asterion Recovery is paid separately by the specialist, only on success — never by you.

How do I know if my case is worth pursuing?

That's exactly what the free case review is designed to answer. In 15 minutes a senior analyst will look at the platform, the dates, the payment method, and the jurisdiction, and tell you honestly whether you have a real shot — or whether you don't. We turn down more cases than we accept. We'd rather say no than waste your time.

How long does recovery take?

It depends entirely on the case type. Card chargebacks can resolve in 90–180 days. Regulator-led recoveries typically take 6–12 months. Insolvency claims (FTX, Celsius, etc.) can take 1–3 years, sometimes longer. Civil proceedings vary by jurisdiction. The median across our network is 8.4 months from engagement to first payout.

What if it's been a long time since I lost the money?

Time matters but doesn't always disqualify you. Card chargeback windows close at 540 days, which feels like a hard stop — but other recovery routes (regulator complaint, civil claim, insolvency proof of debt) have longer windows or no formal limit. The free review will tell you which routes are still open for your specific case.

Will my information be confidential?

Yes. Your details are held under GDPR and shared only with the specialist matched to your case, and only after you consent. We never publish, sell, or share your information for any other purpose. You can request deletion at any time.

Can you guarantee I'll get my money back?

No. Anyone who guarantees recovery is lying to you — that's the definition of a recovery scam. What we can guarantee is this: an honest assessment of your odds, the right specialist for your case type, and zero cost to you unless funds are recovered. The rest depends on the case.

Find out what's possible — in fifteen minutes.

You'll speak to a senior case analyst, not a call-centre. No upselling. No high pressure. Just a clear answer about whether your case has a path forward.

  • Free, confidential, no obligation
  • Response within 24 hours, weekdays
  • Available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch
  • You owe nothing unless funds are recovered
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