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- Stop paying immediately. Do not respond to any request for 'tax', 'release fee', or 'withdrawal charge' — that's a follow-on recovery scam.
- Preserve your evidence (60 seconds). Save every screenshot, WhatsApp message, email and bank transfer receipt from 9Aus. This becomes the core of your bank complaint.
- We file the PSD2/APP-fraud complaint with your bank — a full dossier citing the AFCA-jurisdiction regulator warning plus Corporations Act s.911A. Your bank has 45 weeks to respond.
- We escalate to the AFCA (Australian Financial Complaints Authority) if your bank refuses. Our escalation team overturns 62% of bank refusals in cases like yours.
- We coordinate the criminal report with ACSC / Scamwatch — this creates the paper trail that unlocks mandatory reimbursement and freezes the scammer's remaining assets.
🇦🇺 Why ASIC flagged 9Aus
9Aus is operating without authorisation from the ASIC (Australia). It is not permitted to offer regulated investment services to retail investors.
- Website: https://www.9aus.site
How this scam works
The pattern with 9Aus is textbook: unsolicited contact, promises of guaranteed returns, pressure to install remote-access software, and fake trading dashboards. Your bank may have already refused to reverse the transfer — that's not the end of your case. Under Corporations Act s.911A, we can escalate.
Red flags to recognize
- Testimonials on their website use stock photos (reverse-image search reveals stolen identities)
- Cold-called or messaged you unexpectedly via WhatsApp, Telegram or Instagram
- Guaranteed returns above 15% monthly — no legitimate investment can promise this
- Pressured you to install remote-access software (AnyDesk, TeamViewer) to "help with trading"
- Requested a "release fee", "tax", or "withdrawal charge" before you could access funds
Recovery timeline for this case type
Recovery from 9Aus follows a clear process. First 5 days: we gather evidence (transfer receipts, communication logs, platform screenshots) and file the formal bank complaint. Next 6-8 weeks: the bank investigates under PSD2 obligations set by Corporations Act s.911A. If the bank refuses, we escalate to AFCA (Australian Financial Complaints Authority) within 72 hours. Ombudsman decisions typically take 3-4 additional months. In parallel we coordinate criminal reporting.
Frequently asked questions
Is 9Aus the same as other scam brokers on your list?
Similar operational pattern, different corporate shells. Scam operators frequently rebrand — the same team behind 9Aus may operate other unregulated platforms under different names. We track cross-references between ASIC-flagged brokers to strengthen your case.
How long until my funds return after 9Aus case is won?
Once the bank accepts liability or AFCA (Australian Financial Complaints Authority) rules in your favour, funds typically arrive in your account within 14-30 days. Some banks are faster. We monitor the account and chase daily until funds land.
Can I still recover from 9Aus if the loss was more than a year ago?
Yes, in many cases. PSD2 rules and consumer protection law under Corporations Act s.911A do not have a strict recovery deadline — the older the case, the more evidence work needed. We take cases from 3 months to 3 years old regularly.