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We have received information from our whistleblowers about a fund recovery scam currently underway with a company called Blockchain Access UK Ltd. The scammers send messages via email and instant messenger services to people claiming that the UK FCA would authorize them to recover funds for victims. They would have discovered Bitcoins of the person in question on a wallet and would like to refund them. For this purpose, however, the person in question would have to deposit money in advance via CoinDeck for processing costs. Please do not fall for it.
Key data
| Trading name | Blockchain Blockchain Refund |
| Legal entities used for scam | Blockchain Access UK Ltd The Foremost Currency Group Limited |
| Phone numbers | +447494817684 +447867621212 |
| Names | Kevin Philips Steven Gilbert |
| Payment processor | CoinDeck (Global DLT Exchange s.r.o.) |
The fraud narrative
The scammers target the victims’ greed and wave large sums of money, sometimes more than €70,000. The callers claim to be refund agents of Blockchain. In their messages they use the data of the UK Companies House registered Blockchain Asset UK Ltd and The Foremost Currency Group Limited, a company authorized by the FCA as an e-Money institution. The victims make the deposits via the licensed Slovak CoinDeck, allegedly involved in the scam. The scammers use Team Viewer to access their victims’ computers and cell phones.
We currently do not know if the company registered at the UK Companies House is the operator of this scam. The scammers may be simply misusing their data.
Report scammers
If you have any pertinent information about this Blockchain Fund Recovery scam involving Blockchain Access UK Ltd, please let us know via our whistleblower system, Whistle42.
I got phoned every few hrs by following numbers
+442070199053
+447308321163
+447306861223
+442031486827
+442033762283
+447305853458
+447300671819
name Jason and some lady also they want to get you behind computer to get all things in order to refund you
Jason Lee Jones here. As I already told you under your name there is 31,195.57 USD coming from your investment which you have made through the not regulated company. GMI Trading Platform.
We are calling you from FSCS (Financial service compensation scheme). Having direct partnership with blockchain.com; which is taking responsibility about all the technical part of the case.
That company was trading without your permission and managed to get a profit of 31,195.57 USD. Right now these funds are on blockchain’s frozen account. Our goal is to unfreeze account and send this money to your bank through a new account.
what we have to do to withdraw the funds? First of all we need to verify you in the system, for example we will need any kind of Crypto merchant where we will be able to send you BTC, Binance is preferable, after that for you to make sure that this money really exist we will send you Frozen funds to your binance, where you will have an access to the funds. after you receive this BTC to your binance after that we will start to unfroze funds, However I believe we will need to take a necessary evil action.
Here is the link of my regulations :
https://register.fca.org.uk/s/individual?id=003b000000LVTz2AAH
Please make sure to reply to this Email.
sincerely,
Jason Lee Jones
I am happy to be of assistance, Tomorrow at 7 pm Australia time will call you back.
Kind regards,
Jason
© 202 Blockchain Access (Ireland) Limited
Blockchain Access UK Ltd
Minshull House
67 Wellington Road North
Stockport, Cheshire
United Kingdom
SK4 2LP
This is an agreement between Blockchain Access UK Ltd, Blockchain.com, Inc. (“Blockchain.com”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) and you (together with Blockchain.com, the “Parties” and each a “Party”). By using any Blockchain.com service, whether through blockchain.com, any associated website, API, or mobile application, you agree that you have read, understood, and accept all of the terms and conditions contained herein (the “User Agreement”), as well as our Privacy Policy available at blockchain.com/legal, Cookie Policy, available at blockchain.com/cookies, API Agreement, available at blockchain.com/legal/api-terms and Trading Principles, located at exchange.blockchain.com/legal
Justin Scott, purportedly an employee of Payback, is asking for personal information so that he can connect me to Blockchain Access UK Ltd so they can return over $1M in bitcoins that my wife, now deceased, supposedly lost. My wife spent lots of money, so the offer is not totally incredible, but it is incredible for practical purposes.
I got a phone from Ioannis Krestas that he works for Blockchain Access UK Ltd in order to request a claim of 10.000 Euro in Bitcoins currency.
I read the forum and I will take care with him.
The phone that he called me was: +447575623184
Thank you
Can you help. I have been approached by Blockchain support about my frozen Blockchain account with BTC400 in. The account has not been used for two years as I lost my login details two years ago when my hard drive on my computer packed up and the information was not recovered. I am due to receive a phone call later today at 12.00.noon from a wallet recovery expert! who is said to be able to recover access to my account for a % 0.09 fee which they will subtract from my account. The amount to be made available has increased by about £9,000 over the weekend. This all seems plausible to me but it also has a scam flag waving as far as I can see. What do you recommend.
Regards, John James.
Hi there; without any further details, we cannot provide a serious recommendation. However, please be careful with fund recovery experts. We do not recommend to give them your login credentials. It your funds are frozen on Blockchain.com, you should contact their support. We know that these guys are strange. See our reports on Blockchain.com.
Every second day calling me Lian from FCA. It wants to return the money from the blockchain and it wants to connect to my phone via AnyDesc or teamwiewer +442045930468
I get phone calls from a lady calling herself Catherine from mobile number 07915143330 saying that she wants to help me recover some bitcoin funds. I never been involved in any cripto, but still want to understand how the scam works. So I asked her to send me the details by email (see below). Now, it is clear they want me to transfer them 1% of the amount to reactivate the wallet, which i never had. Surely, I am not planning to do it. But will offer her to transfer me 1% so i can transfer it to the wallet and if it works out then I will return her 10%. Lets see what she says.
Hello
I hope this email finds you well!
This is Catherine Rose Roberts from Blockchain Support Team.
Further to our previous phone conversation, I am sending you below all the details needed related to your account.
Your total available balance in our system is 4.2 BTC and converted to standard GBP is
£93,951.62.
Your account’s status is “Dormant”.
WALLET ID: bc1qjjddxfvatxfwmkyzhuryagwyey9089ev8w09xq
Look it up on blockchain.com
Since your account is frozen and its actual status is dormant our department came out with three suggestions based on our terms & conditions for dormant accounts.
1- To reactivate and withdraw your funds as soon as possible and deactivate the account.
2- To reactivate and continue trading.
3- To deactivate the account and lose all the funds.
In the case of choosing option 1 or 2, the reactivation process is the same.
You’ll need to show an action into your Blockchain Wallet by placing a symbolic amount of 1% of the total BTC Balance using a Certified Crypto Exchange.
NOTE: The 1% order placed as a Positive Transaction in your wallet, should never be considered as a “Payment” but just a deposit under your details after the verification process takes place via our system.
Lastly, the amount that you are transferring in your BTC Wallet, will be placed into your final balance and you can withdraw it as soon as your case will be handed to the Refund Department.
The wallet will be active instantly in real time and one of our agents will guide you through the steps in order to avoid any possible mistakes.
After the reactivation is done you will be guided through the Withdrawal Procedures by the “Refund Department” and you can have the full services of the Blockchain Crypto – Experts.
Looking forward to your reply!
Best Wishes,
Catherine Rose Roberts | Blockchain Support Team
Blockchain.com
Blockchain Access UK Ltd Office number: +442039877698
Minshull House Email: [email protected]
67 Wellington Road North https://www.blockchain.com/
Stockport, Cheshire
United Kingdom
SK4 2LP
Hi Zoh, I had something very similar, so similar that the wallet ID that you quoted is also the same one that I was given via email. Total time wasters and scammers.
Thank you finetelegram for providing this service.
Caliber Money Being Held at Blockchain A Lady from I.B.M Sophia Harris told me she was my Trustee to the Money being Held at Blockchain She has Stolen £8,700 out of my Bank Account to make a Crypto Wallet to Release the Money
I just got a call from them too (+447904773064) ms Megan Harris saying that I have a deactivated account that needs to be activated since I have over €100000 in the account. I only have to deposit 0.02 BTC to reactivate it. I asked her to send me the link to the deactivated account and I was told that she could show it to me by planning a google meet meeting. I asked for her supervisor’s name, Mr. Alfred Meeks, and she was so ready to put him through. I told her that I would call Blockchain myself and then she got frustrated. These scammers are all over the place. She is actually waiting for me to call her back! Please don’t let greed deceive you!
I just got a call from them too (+447904773064) ms Megan Harris saying that I have a deactivated account that needs to be activated since I have over €100000 in the account. I only have to deposit 0.02 BTC to reactivate it. I asked her to send me the link to the deactivated account and I was told that she could show it to me by planning a google meet meeting. I asked for her supervisor’s name, Mr. Alfred Meeks, and she was so ready to put him through. I told her that I would call Blockchain myself and then she got frustrated. These scammers are all over the place. She is actually waiting for me to call her back! Please don’t let greed deceive you!
In just had call from 0161 842 1146 claiming to be Blockchain Asset UK Ltd i gave her about 10 min of my time then hung up !!! she had details of my transactions that matched but it was only £2500 i lost, there was nothing from this company about paying anything in first like others – alarm bells
Today I also got several calls from those scammers and they sent below email after I didn’t believe their story.
Indeed, same walled-ID as mentioned earlier…
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Dear Mr. xxxx
I hope this email finds you well.
This is Joshua Anthony from the Blockchain Support Team.
Further to our previous phone conversation, I am sending you below all the details needed related to your account.
Account holder details:
Wallet ID: bc1qjjddxfvatxfwmkyzhuryagwyey9089ev8w09xq
Look it up on https://www.blockchain.com/
You are capable of searching without logging in as you are no longer an active user.
Your total balance in our system is 4.2 BTC and converted to standard EUR is €106,346.
– The amount is variable based on the Bitcoin movement.
Your account might have been created as a result of the following reasons:
1. This account may have been created from your Previous Online Trading experiences or the funds that you lost while doing Online Trading.
2. In 2017, Bitcoin and Blockchain were everywhere (Commercials, Platforms, and all over the Internet), and 30% of our clients registered without even knowing the results.
In this situation, you have 3 options:
1-Reactivate the account and withdraw the funds
2-Reactivate and start Online Trading.
3-Close the account for good.
The bad news is that your account has been blocked automatically due to an Unauthorized Withdrawal Attempt and the only person allowed to reactivate this account is the “Account Name Holder” which in this case is you.
Looking forward to your reply!
Thank you in advance!
Joshua Anthony [FCA Ref.No:xxxx | Case Holder
Blockchain.com Reactivation Department / BLOCKCHAIN ACCESS UK LTD
+442039877698
Blockchain Access UK LTD is authorized by the Financial Conduct Authority for the issuing of electronic money under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 [FRN 900204].
We are supervised by the Financial Conduct Authority for compliance with the Money Laundering Regulations (MLR) 2007. Blockchain Access UK LTD is registered in England, New York, and Luxembourg (registered no. 902765). Registered Office:
Minshull House 67 Wellington Road North Stockport, Cheshire United Kingdom SK4 2LP-1, rue Philippe II L – 2340 Luxembourg.
NOTE: This email contains confidential information and it is preferred not to be shared
Blockchain.com
Blockchain Access UK Ltd Office number: +442039877698
Minshull House Email: [email protected]
67 Wellington Road North https://www.blockchain.com/
Stockport, Cheshire
United Kingdom
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Used telephone numbers are:
+447935828144
+447503572766
+447459681624
+447479022985
+447596456437
+447846650728
+447490709453
+447794113958
+447772561114
+447786025307
+447874797604
This is Joshua Anthony from Blockchain Support Team!
I saw this news that one of our clients put my name in a blacklist!
Everybody that want to check my name, go on Financial Conduct Authority and you are going to sew who is me.
Mr. Rob makes sure to read right information’s before to use my name!
It’s not my fault that you get scammed before because you do not have right knowledge.
So be ready for trial because Blockchain Support Center need to do something for people like you.
Best Regards
Joshua Anthony!
This is Joshua Anthony from Blockchain Support Team!
I saw this news that one of our clients put my name in a blacklist!
Everybody that want to check my name, go on Financial Conduct Authority and you are going to sew who is me.
Mr. Rob makes sure to read right information’s before to use my name!
It’s not my fault that you get scammed before because you do not have right knowledge.
So be ready for trial because Blockchain Support Center need to do something for people like you.
Best Regards
Joshua Anthony!
Hi Joshua, from your email address, we assume that you are not connected with Blockchain.com. Moreover, from the FCA register, we cannot see that Joshua Anthony would be connected to a crypto or fund recovery company. Thus, we conclude, that you are part of the crypto fund recovery scam!
Interesting detail, the email I received came from [email protected] and not from [email protected] as mentioned in the email.
Didn’t notice it earlier.
Interesting detail, the email I received came from and not from as mentioned in the email.
Didn’t notice it earlier.
The Blockchain.com scammers have been calling me twice in a week from a fake phone number in Sweden (a woman talking in good english) and sent me this email:
On Mon, May 22, 2023 at 10:41 AM Blockchain Support Team wrote:
Hello Mr. (My first name)
I hope this email finds you well!
This is Luisa from Blockchain Support Team.
Further to our previous phone conversation, I am sending you below all the details needed related to your account.
Your total available balance in our system is 4.2 BTC and converted to standard NOK is
1,229,187.73.Your account’s status is “Dormant”.
WALLET ID:bc1qnz4ts20hhc4eumgq4kvj0edzqvc5res0g722st
Look it up on blockchain.com
Since your account is frozen and its actual status is dormant our department came out with three suggestions based on our terms & conditions for dormant accounts.
1- To reactivate and withdraw your funds as soon as possible and deactivate the account.
2- To reactivate and continue trading.
3- To deactivate the account and lose all the funds.
In the case of choosing option 1 or 2, the reactivation process is the same.
You’ll need to show an action into your Blockchain Wallet by placing a symbolic amount of 1% of the total BTC Balance using a Certified Crypto Exchange.
Lastly, the amount that you are transferring in your BTC Wallet, will be placed into your final balance and you can withdraw it as soon as your case will be handed to the Refund Department.
The wallet will be active instantly in real time and one of our agents will guide you through the steps in order to avoid any possible mistakes.
After the reactivation is done you will be guided through the Withdrawal Procedures by the “Refund Department” and you can have the full services of the Blockchain Crypto – Experts.
Looking forward to your reply !
Best Wishes,
Luisa Finelli | Blockchain Support Team
© 2023 Blockchain.com Reactivation Department / BLOCKCHAIN ACCESS UK LTD
+442039877698
Blockchain Access UK LTD is authorized by the Financial Conduct Authority for the issuing of electronic money under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 [FRN 900204].
We are supervised by the Financial Conduct Authority for compliance with the Money Laundering Regulations (MLR) 2007. Blockchain Access UK LTD is registered in England, New York and Luxembourg (registered no. 902765). Registered Office:
Minshull House 67 Wellington Road North Stockport, Cheshire United Kingdom SK4 2LP
-1, rue Philippe II L – 2340 Luxembourg.
NOTE:This email contains confidential information, and it is preferred not to be shared externally.
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Blockchain.com
Blockchain Access UK Ltd Office number: +44203987698
Minshull House Email: [email protected]
67 Wellington Road North https://www.blockchain.com/
Stockport, Cheshire
United Kingdom
I’ve had the same thing happened to me, various different numbers ringing every other day.
I went to this address at the bottom of the email today 28/5/23.
This is just a company registering service address.
Try now
Blockchain.com
This message was sent with High importance.
You replied on Tue 23/05/2023 13:55
This message was sent with High importance. You replied on Tue 23/05/2023 13:55
Blockchain.com
You
Hailey Evanson (Blockchain)
May 23,2023
Hello Mr.xxxx
This is Hailey Evanson from the Support Team of Blockchain.com.
Following up on our phone call, below you will find the information that was discussed. Your total available wallet balance in our system is 4.205 BTC and converted to standard GBP it goes up to 92,059.42 £
**The amount in Standard GBP is variable based on the Bitcoin price movement.
You can verify the wallet in this Portfolio Tracker, with the following credentials:
Portfolio Tracker:
https://app.cryptotaxcalculator.io/
Email:
[email protected]
Auto-generated Password:
The reason your account is frozen because you have violated point 4.6 at UserAgreement!
Since your account is disabled and its actual status is “Frozen” you have four options:
Reactivate your account and Withdraw the Total Amount of money directly to your Bank Account or to your alternative wallet.
Reactivate your account and keep using it, where you can withdraw, transfer or do online trading.
NOTE
According to the Terms & Conditions of our company to reactivate your account and use your Bitcoins again, you need to show an action into your Blockchain Wallet by placing a symbolic amount of 0.025 BTC Balance. The order placed as a Positive Transaction in your wallet should never be considered a “Payment” but just a deposit under your details.
The amount that you are transferring in your BTC Wallet, will be placed into your final balance, and you can withdraw it as soon as the account is accessible. The wallet will be activated instantly in real-time and one of our agents will guide you through the steps trying to avoid any possible mistakes. After the deposit is done, you will be notified by email within a business day.
Please feel free to reply to this email for more help.
Regards,
Hailey | Blockchain.com
Support Department and Controller of Financial Policies of Blockchain.
© Blockchain 2023 | Luxembourg SA
L-2340 Luxembourg, 1, Rue Philippe II-C/O; 65 Shear smith Tower, Cable Street, London, E1 8HU
I’d like to let you know that Blockchain.com does not provide investment advice or recommendations. The information available to you is for your general use and is not based on any evaluation of your personal circumstances. If you are unsure of any investment decision, you should seek independent financial advice.
I’m grateful that Gary McKinnon, a cryptocurrency recovery expert, was able to recover the bitcoin I lost when I unintentionally transferred funds via my Website to the incorrect wallet. Just a few weeks after transmitting $101,000 worth of Bitcoins to the wrong wallet address. I at first thought I had swiped away everything. But just as I was about to lose it, an associate of mine suggested Gary McKinnon, a hacking group that was able to locate and recover my cryptos. I genuinely appreciate the excellent service provided by this company because they are so helpful and dependable. If you were victimized by scammers and lost cryptocurrency, you may easily contact Gary McKinnon by email at: [email protected], Also through WhatsApp:+1(507) 217-9172.
Thank you,
Martin
The same scam was tried on me this evening.
The scammers have switched to using Gmail addresses, and google meeting:
Blockchain Team
Liam Hodgson (Blockchain)
8 June 16:59 GMT (+1)
Greetings
I hope this email finds you well!
This is Liam Hodgson , Refund Agent from the Blockchain Support – Team.
Further to our recent communication, I’ve included for you the specific details as discussed.
Your total available balance in our system is 4.2 BTC and converted to standard CAD it goes up to 110,935.02 US Dollars
Wallet ID: bc1qnz4ts20hhc4eumgq4kvj0edzqvc5res0g722st
The amount in Standard GBP is variable based on the Bitcoin price movement.
Since your account is Frozen and its actual status is “Dormant”, our Department came out with three suggestions:
1- Reactivate your account and Withdraw the Total Amount of money directly to your Bank Account through the “Refunds Department”.
2- Reactivate your account and keep using it for Online Trading where you can withdraw, transfer, or do online trading.
3- Terminating the account and losing the funds will no longer be Blockchain’s responsibility.
NOTE
According to our company’s Terms & Conditions, to reactivate your account and use your Bitcoins again, you have to use a crypto exchange to show an action into your Blockchain Wallet by placing an amount of 0.042 BTC. The order is identified as a Positive Transaction in your wallet.
The amount you are transferring in your BTC Wallet will be placed into your final balance, and you can withdraw it as soon as you finish the procedures. The wallet will be activated in real-time and one of our agents will guide you through the steps to avoid any possible mistakes.
After the steps are made, you will be notified by email or SMS within 24 h.
Please provide us with your final decision about the account!
Best Regards,
Liam Hodgson
Refund Agent Blockchain Support – Team
Support Department and Controller of Financial Policies of Blockchain.
Blockchain Access UK LTD is authorized by the Financial Conduct Authority for the issuing of electronic money under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011
Registered Office: Minshull House 67 Wellington Road North Stockport Cheshire SK4 2LP UNITED
Here’s another on, he won’t provide any ID when asked…
Name:
David Galan
Organization:
Blockchain Access LTD
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://www.blockchain.com
Phone:
+442039962688 | +442039962567
Address:
67 Wellington Rd N, Stockport SK4 2LP, United Kingdom
FCA #:
902765
Company House #:
11337627
CRD #:
6681229
Hi, today I’ve got an e-mail:
Hello Dear ,
This is Emily Lombardi , representative of Blockchain Recovery Department.
We are an independent supervisory commission on the European Financial Market, operating out of the United Kingdom. Alongside multiple other authorities, our mandate is to monitor the conduct of different financial institutions, which provide their services to the citizens of the European Union.
I am contacting you regarding your involvement with the fraudulent trading company Solid CFD (a.k.a. Solid Trade or Get Financial) .
We shut the company down due to illegal activities and breaching the regulations.
I am contacting you to help you with the recovery of not only invested money but also the profits that they generated for you.
However, in order for us to succeed in recovery, we need to have a proper conversation over the phone
Please make sure to reply to this email with available time for us to schedule the call.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Emily Lombardi P
Investment adviser & Broker
CRD:7507947
1069CD Amsterdam
The Netherlands
VAT number: NL856671150B01
Chamber of Commerce: 66717809
I have been very badly scammed by this Emily Lombardi P; a very sick kind of scammer who talks very calm and smooth in order to steal and rip off somebody – a very dangerous person who is using all her female talents to make you think you are dealing with a true representative of Blockchain – BUT SHE IS NOT. She is like the one making the animal feel calm just before getting slaughtered. Watch out!!
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