Every case at CFS PLLC is handled by certified fraud examiners, digital forensic specialists, and experienced litigation attorneys — professionals who have spent their careers recovering stolen funds and holding fraudsters accountable.
Why It Matters
Fraud recovery requires more than legal knowledge — it demands digital forensic expertise, AML compliance experience, and deep knowledge of how fraudsters operate. Our team combines all three.
Multiple ACFE-certified members on staff trained specifically in financial fraud, evidence collection, and forensic investigation techniques recognized by courts.
Our forensic team traces blockchain transactions, recovers deleted digital evidence, and documents fraud trails to the standard required for legal proceedings.
When your case needs to go further — arbitration, civil litigation, or regulatory complaints — our attorneys are bar-admitted and ready in the USA and UK.
Our team has handled cases spanning US, Canada, EU, and UK regulatory frameworks — essential when fraudsters operate across borders.
Former bank compliance officers and AML analysts on staff who understand exactly how financial institutions process fraud claims and dispute requests.
Every client is assigned a dedicated case manager. You'll always know who to call, where your case stands, and what comes next — no runaround.
The People In Your Corner
Our team of 200+ professionals includes attorneys, forensic accountants, blockchain analysts, and client support specialists — all focused on one goal: recovering what you lost.
Ian founded CFSP after a decade in financial crimes prosecution. He has overseen 1,400+ fraud recovery cases across investment scams, crypto fraud, and wire transfer theft, coordinating legal strategy across US and international jurisdictions.
Marcus spent 9 years in the DOJ's Fraud Section before joining CFSP. He leads all civil litigation filings, arbitration proceedings, and regulatory complaint submissions for high-value investment fraud cases.
Dr. Nair leads our digital forensics division with a PhD in Cybersecurity from MIT. She specializes in blockchain transaction tracing, crypto wallet forensics, and dark web evidence collection — building court-ready digital evidence packages.
Catherine is a CAMS-certified AML specialist with 8 years tracing illicit crypto flows through centralized and decentralized exchanges. Former compliance officer at two top-10 US banks. She handles all crypto recovery coordination and exchange-level disputes.
James holds an LLM in Finance Law and advises on regulatory filings across SEC, FTC, CFTC, and FinCEN. He builds the legal documentation packages for chargeback claims, wire recall requests, and formal agency fraud reports.
Sofia is the first point of contact for all new clients and manages ongoing case communications. She ensures every client understands exactly where their case stands, what the next steps are, and who to speak to — in English or Spanish.
Credentials & Memberships
ACFE — Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
ACAMS — AML Compliance Certification
GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner
Better Business Bureau — A+ Rating
US (NY, CO) and UK (England & Wales)
Information Security Management Standard
How We Work
When you contact CFS PLLC, a real specialist — not a bot — reviews your case within 24 hours and assigns you a dedicated attorney and case manager.
Sofia or a senior case manager calls you within 24 hours to collect initial details.
A litigation attorney assesses legal options, jurisdiction, and recovery pathways.
Our forensic team traces funds, collects digital evidence, and builds the case file.
We file reports, disputes, and legal actions — and keep you informed every step.
Common Questions
Before you contact us, here are honest answers to the questions we hear most from people who've lost money to a scam.
In many cases, yes — but it depends on several factors. Recovery is more likely when the fraud is recent, the transaction records are preserved, and the funds moved through traceable channels like banks or centralized exchanges. Our forensic team assesses each case individually. We'll give you an honest evaluation rather than false promises — and because we work on a success-based fee, we only pursue cases we genuinely believe we can help with.
Timelines vary significantly by case type:
We set realistic expectations from day one. You'll always know what stage your case is at.
It means you pay nothing to start your case. Our fee structure is success-based: we take a percentage of what is actually recovered on your behalf. If we don't recover anything, you owe us nothing for our investigation work. This model aligns our interests entirely with yours — we only win when you win. The exact percentage depends on case complexity and is agreed upon in writing before we begin.
Absolutely not. Modern scams are highly sophisticated operations designed by professional criminals who specifically exploit trust, authority, and urgency. Our clients include executives, doctors, retirees, and financial professionals — people who are intelligent, educated, and careful. Falling for a scam does not reflect your intelligence; it reflects the sophistication of the criminal. Our team treats every client with complete respect and confidentiality. You have nothing to be ashamed of — and everything to fight for.
Yes — and this is exactly our specialty. Blockchain transactions are permanently recorded, which means crypto fraud actually leaves a clear audit trail that skilled forensic analysts like Dr. Priya Nair can follow. For international wire fraud, we coordinate with correspondent banks, financial intelligence units, and international legal partners. Cross-border cases are more complex, but they are far from hopeless — especially when acted upon quickly.
Act immediately — the first 48 hours are critical. Here's what to do right now:
Get a free, confidential case evaluation from our legal team. No upfront fee. No obligation. Just honest answers about your options.