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If you think you have been targeted or have lost money, these are the official places to check and report, with court judgments on recovery. Every entry links to its original source. Report Fraud and your bank are the first contacts.
The FCA's consumer page on how crypto scams work, how to check a crypto firm is registered on the FS Register, and what to do if scammed.
Police guidance on how cryptocurrency investment frauds operate, warning signs, checking the FCA Register and how to report crypto fraud.
The FCA's searchable list of firms and individuals it knows to be operating without permission in the UK, including crypto firms.
MoneyHelper guide to the warning signs of investment scams, including a section on crypto scams, and how to check firms and report suspected fraud.
MoneyHelper article on the volatility, liquidity, regulatory and scam risks of cryptocurrency, including the lack of FSCS and Financial Ombudsman protection.
Why UK banks restrict payments to crypto platforms, why the scam-refund rules often do not apply to them, and what holders can do if a payment is stopped.
Sets out HMRC's Capital Gains Tax treatment when cryptoassets are stolen or lost to fraud, including why theft is not treated as a disposal.