North American investors defrauded — fund recovery from Messina

Legal action for US and Canadian citizens defrauded by fraudulent trading platforms

Fund recovery for defrauded North American investors — Messina


US and Canadian investors who have been defrauded by online investment platforms with connections to Messina face the challenge of pursuing legal action in a foreign jurisdiction from across the Atlantic.
The firm provides dedicated representation to North American victims, managing every aspect of the Italian criminal and civil proceedings under power of attorney.
This includes the filing of criminal complaints, the preparation of civil party constitution documents, the coordination with Italian financial police, and the pursuit of precautionary seizure orders against the perpetrators' Italian assets.


The firm communicates exclusively in English and provides regular case updates adapted to North American business hours and expectations.
Where the fraud also involves entities or accounts in the United States or Canada, the firm coordinates with the client's domestic counsel and the relevant regulatory authorities — including the SEC, CFTC, or applicable Canadian securities commissions — to ensure a comprehensive cross-border enforcement strategy.


How to proceed — preliminary consultation


The first recommended step is to schedule a thirty-minute preliminary consultation, available in English, to review the investment documentation, assess the viability of legal action in Italy, and outline the recommended recovery strategy.
The consultation is conducted via secure videoconference across all North American time zones.


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FAQ
  • Does the law firm handle legal matters related to Messina?
    • The firm provides specialised legal counsel on matters involving Messina and the surrounding territory — irrespective of the client's place of residence.
    • From property disputes to local regulations, employment law to family matters: should a case be connected to Messina or neighbouring municipalities such as Campo Calabro, Fiumara, Saponara, the firm is available to assist.
    • Consultations are conducted remotely via video call or telephone, without the need to attend the office in person.
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  • Can legal assistance be obtained for a matter involving Messina without residing there?
    • The firm handles legal matters connected to the territory of Messina and surrounding municipalities, regardless of where the client is based.
    • Cases involving local real estate, commercial activities, contracts, inheritance and disputes tied to the following areas are fully covered: Campo Calabro, Fiumara, Saponara, Calanna, Roccavaldina, Laganadi, Valdina, Rometta, San Roberto, Villa San Giovanni.
    • The firm is available to provide qualified legal assistance tailored to each specific situation.
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  • Does the firm assist with online fraud, cryptocurrency scams, trading fraud or family law matters connected to Messina?
    • The firm assists victims of online fraud, cryptocurrency scams and unauthorised trading platforms connected to the Messina area, conducting a preliminary legal assessment to determine whether the conditions exist to pursue fund recovery, and providing support in filing complaints with the Postal Police.
    • The firm also handles family law matters — separation, divorce, child custody and contested inheritance — connected to the territory of Messina and surrounding municipalities such as Campo Calabro, Fiumara, Saponara.
    • Whether the client has been defrauded by a fraudulent broker, suffered losses through an abusive crypto platform, or requires legal support in a family dispute, a remote consultation can be arranged from any location.
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  • Does the firm provide legal assistance for over-indebtedness and debt crisis procedures connected to Messina?
    • The firm offers specialised legal assistance for over-indebtedness procedures under Italian Law No. 3/2012 and the Business Crisis Code (D.Lgs. 14/2019), assisting both private individuals and sole traders connected to the Messina area.
    • Available procedures include the debt restructuring plan, the consumer arrangement, and the controlled liquidation of assets — instruments designed to provide a lawful and structured resolution to situations of financial distress.
    • Clients residing in or holding assets within Campo Calabro, Fiumara, Saponara, Calanna, Roccavaldina, Laganadi, Valdina, Rometta, San Roberto, Villa San Giovanni and surrounding municipalities may access these procedures with the support of the firm.
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INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS REQUIRING ONLINE FRAUD AND FUND RECOVERY ASSISTANCE IN MESSINA


  • Forex and cryptocurrency investment scam recovery — victims in Messina and abroad
    • Victims of fraudulent forex or cryptocurrency trading platforms who reside in Messina or who have been defrauded by entities operating from Italy may pursue criminal proceedings and civil recovery. The firm files criminal complaints with the Procura della Repubblica, coordinates with financial police units, and initiates civil actions for the restitution of invested funds. Where funds have been transferred to foreign accounts, the firm cooperates with international legal networks to trace and freeze assets. English-speaking victims residing abroad receive comprehensive remote assistance.
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  • Binary options and trading bot fraud — legal action from Messina
    • Victims of binary options scams or automated trading bot schemes who have suffered financial losses may seek legal redress through the courts of Messina. The firm analyses the trading platform's operating structure, identifies the responsible legal entities — frequently registered in offshore jurisdictions — and pursues recovery through Italian criminal proceedings complemented by international asset tracing. The firm advises CONSOB-reported cases and assists clients in obtaining precautionary seizure orders where Italian-based assets of the fraudulent entity are identified.
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  • Investment fraud recovery for European victims with Italian connections — Messina
    • European investors who have been defrauded by investment schemes with operational links to Messina or the province of Messina can pursue recovery through Italian criminal and civil proceedings. The firm files reports with CONSOB and the competent Procura, seeks provisional measures against identified Italian assets, and coordinates with the client's domestic regulator — BaFin, FINMA, or AMF — to ensure comprehensive regulatory action. The firm's cross-border expertise ensures that enforcement efforts are not fragmented across jurisdictions.
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  • Romance scam with international elements — legal assistance in Messina
    • Victims of romance scams who have transferred funds to individuals or accounts connected to Messina can pursue criminal prosecution under Italian fraud provisions and seek civil compensation. The firm assists in documenting the fraudulent relationship through digital communications analysis, coordinates with the Polizia Postale for investigation, and pursues asset recovery where the perpetrator's assets are identifiable. Given the sensitive nature of these cases, the firm ensures strict confidentiality and handles the matter with appropriate discretion.
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  • Recovery of funds from Italian-based Ponzi and pyramid schemes — Messina
    • Investors defrauded by Ponzi or pyramid schemes operated from Messina may pursue both criminal prosecution and civil restitution. The firm files criminal complaints for aggravated fraud, seeks precautionary seizure of the promoters' assets, and represents the client as parte civile in criminal proceedings. Where insolvency proceedings follow the scheme's collapse, the firm files timely proofs of claim to maximise recovery from the available estate. The firm has particular experience with cases involving cross-border investment solicitation targeting English-speaking investors.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FROM INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS IN MESSINA


  • Can I recover money lost to a forex or crypto scam from Messina?
    • Recovery depends on the traceability of funds and the identification of those responsible. The firm can call upon blockchain forensic analysts and contact banks to trace financial flows, file a report with the relevant authorities and seek the preservation of the identified assets, where possible. While recovery is not guaranteed, early legal action significantly improves the prospects.
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  • How do I know if an investment platform operating from Messina is legitimate?
    • Legitimate investment platforms must be registered with CONSOB (the Italian financial markets authority) or with their home country regulator and passported into Italy. The firm verifies the regulatory status of the platform, checks for CONSOB warnings, and advises on whether the investment solicitation complies with Italian financial regulations.
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  • What is CONSOB's role in protecting investors defrauded from Messina?
    • CONSOB monitors investment solicitation activities and can order the blocking of websites offering unauthorised financial services. The firm files reports with CONSOB where a platform operating from or targeting clients in Messina is unlicensed, contributing to the authority's enforcement actions. CONSOB warnings are also valuable evidence in subsequent judicial proceedings.
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  • Is romance scam a criminal offence in Italy?
    • Yes. Romance scams constitute fraud under Article 640 of the Italian Criminal Code, with aggravating circumstances where the victim's vulnerability is exploited. The firm assists victims in filing criminal complaints and pursuing civil compensation, handling the matter with the utmost discretion given its personal nature.
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The law firm of Liliana L’Aurora is located at Via Roma 116, Terracina (LT)