Common forms of fraud
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Global Investment Scams: How to Spot Fake High-Return Investments?
Mr. Jason Miller saw an advertisement on a social media platform claiming that an “international investment firm” offered stable, high-return stock investment opportunities with an annual return of up to 30%. The “investment advisor” in the advertisement communicated with Mr. Miller via email and phone, saying that this is a globally recognized investment project with low risk and considerable returns. Mr. Miller trusted the investment advisor and remitted $50,000 to the recommended account as his first investment. But a few months later, Mr. Miller found that the platform could not process withdrawals and the contact person was gone.
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Cross-border e-commerce fraud: how to avoid being scammed on international platforms?
Ms. Amanda Johnson saw an advertisement for a branded bag on an international e-commerce platform. The price was significantly lower than the market value. The seller was located in France, and the platform showed that the seller had a good reputation. Ms. Johnson spent 2,000 yuan to purchase a “branded bag”, but after receiving the item, she found it was a counterfeit, and the seller’s contact information had become invalid. The platform’s failure to resolve the issue in a timely manner led Ms. Johnson to seek legal avenues to recover her money.
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Cryptocurrency Scams: How to Spot Fake ICOs and Cryptocurrency Scams?
Mr. Brian Thompson saw an ICO (Initial Coin Offering) project on a cryptocurrency investment platform that claimed its token would significantly increase in value in a short period. Mr. Thompson paid $20,000 to purchase the project’s tokens through the platform. However, after the project was launched, Mr. Thompson discovered that the tokens could not be traded, and the contact information of the project team had become invalid. Mr. Thompson contacted Hogan Lovells to seek recovery of the defrauded funds.
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Travel Scams: How to Avoid Being Scammed on International Travel?
Mr. Jason Miller booked a European tour package on an internationally renowned travel platform and paid $4,000. After the trip, Mr. Miller found that the itinerary was seriously inconsistent with the advertisement: the hotel was in poor condition, he did not visit the scheduled attractions on time, and some of the booked services were not provided at all. Mr. Miller decided to turn to Hogan Lovells to recover the funds that had been defrauded.
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Online Dating Scams: How to Identify and Prevent Fake Online Relationships?
Ms. Jennifer Davis met a man who claimed to be an American soldier on an international dating platform. After several online conversations, the man said that he was on a mission overseas and urgently needed funds to deal with a personal emergency. Ms. Davis was moved by his seemingly sincere words and sent him money five times, totaling $30,000. The man eventually vanished, and Ms. Davis realized that she might have been the victim of an online dating scam.
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Cross-border investment question answer: how to identify fake investment platforms and avoid losses?
Mr. Daniel Brooks came across a foreign exchange investment platform at an international investment forum, which claimed to be highly profitable. The platform’s promotional materials appeared very professional and showcased several industry awards. Mr. Brooks became interested in the platform’s investment project and decided to invest $50,000. After the payment, the platform representative continued to promise returns. But after a few months, the platform disappeared and he could no longer be contacted.
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International E-Commerce Fraud: How to Spot a Fake Online Store?
Ms. Rachel Moore purchased a luxury brand bag on a multinational e-commerce platform and paid US$2,000. However, she received a counterfeit product of poor quality. The seller refused the refund and closed the account. Ms. Moore sought help from Hogan Lovells to recover the defrauded funds.
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Transnational Real Estate Investment Scams: How to Avoid Scams on Overseas Real Estate Investments?
Mr. Thomas Reed invested US$100,000 through an overseas real estate agency to purchase a vacation property abroad. The agent claimed that the property would offer stable rental returns and provided detailed property photos along with a fake contract. However, after the payment, Mr. Reed did not receive any rental income, and the intermediary disappeared.
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International Money Transfer Q&A: How to Prevent Money Transfer Scams?
Ms. Megan Lewis received an email claiming to be from an international charity stating that she had been awarded a scholarship but needed to pay a processing fee to receive the prize. Ms. Lewis was instructed to remit $15,000, only to discover that the organization did not exist.
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International Intellectual Property Infringement Cases: How to Deal with Transnational Piracy and Patent Infringement
Mr. Andrew Collins is a software developer whose company developed an innovative mobile app. A few months later, Mr. Collins discovered that a foreign company had copied his code without authorization and launched the same application in multiple countries. Mr. Collins decided to pursue legal action to protect his intellectual property.
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