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The ‘ex parte’ order measure: a cross-border freezing order of cryptocurrency

As a specialized attorney in crypto-fraud cases, I increasingly see complex, cross-border cases where traditional legal means fail. A recent case illustrates how creative legal thinking and the flexibility of the Dutch legal system can lead to effective solutions for victims of international fraud. Traditional boiler room fraud using cryptocurrency as means of payment In this case, victims from he UK, my clients, were targeted by a sophisticated boiler room fraud. The scammers, believed to [...]

Hupkes advocaten2026-02-12T21:02:23+01:0014 December 2024|Asset Recovery, Cryptocurrencies, Duty of Care Banks, European Bank Account Preservation Order, Financial law, Fraud & Deception, Investment Fraud & Boiler Rooms, Summary Proceedings, Unlawful Act|

Increase in fraud via Anydesk and cryptocurrency wallets

Our firm is seeing a sharp increase in fraud using "screen sharing software" from Anydesk, Teamviewer and Screenleap and cryptowallets used to siphon off money. investment fraud This is a new form of investment fraud, which begins with arousing interest in complex investments (Forex, CFDs or cryptocurrencies). The criminal organization uses an investment website where the duped person creates an account. In reality, this is a boiler room; in fact, there are no real investments [...]

Hupkes advocaten2026-02-13T14:33:18+01:003 September 2023|Asset Recovery, Cryptocurrencies, Fraud & Deception, Investment Fraud & Boiler Rooms, Unlawful Act|

What is a boiler room?

A boiler room is a criminal organization that extorts money from people through fake investments. Boilerrooms disappear after a while and the loot is often hard to find after that. Method There is not one typical method for this criminal activity. Many boiler rooms approach their victims by telephone and persuade them to invest via a website. This website can give access to a (fake) account where the victim is led to believe that his [...]

Hupkes advocaten2026-02-12T21:13:47+01:0029 September 2019|Duty of Care Banks, Investment Fraud & Boiler Rooms, Terminology, Unlawful Act|

How to recognize investment fraud

Suppose you are called to start investing and it seems like something to you. You look at the website and it looks good. You can start with a low amount and your investments will go well. You get a call again, and you're tempted to make some more. But you still have doubts, because the company is abroad and you wonder if it isn't too good to be true. How do you recognize whether you may be dealing with a "boiler room"? In this article we give 9 tips on how to spot an unreliable investment website. Investment fraud is common. It happens to both novice investors and experienced investors who embark on an adventure with CFDs (contracts for difference) and Forex products. These are our tips!

Hupkes advocaten2026-02-12T21:16:39+01:008 April 2019|Cryptocurrencies, How To, Investment Fraud & Boiler Rooms|