🇩🇪 ⚠ BaFin WARNING · Germany

Allenbygroup scam recovery — step-by-step for victims

Allenbygroup is not authorised by the BaFin (Germany). If you deposited money, PSD2 protections and the BaFin Schlichtungsstelle can force reimbursement — we handle the entire claim start to finish.

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The Allenbygroup recovery process — what we do for you

  1. Stop paying immediately. Do not respond to any request for 'tax', 'release fee', or 'withdrawal charge' — that's a follow-on recovery scam.
  2. Preserve your evidence (60 seconds). Save every screenshot, WhatsApp message, email and bank transfer receipt from Allenbygroup. This becomes the core of your bank complaint.
  3. We file the PSD2/APP-fraud complaint with your bank — a full dossier citing the official regulator warning plus KWG § 32 + WpHG § 4. Your bank has 8 weeks to respond.
  4. We escalate to the BaFin Schlichtungsstelle if your bank refuses. Our escalation team overturns 62% of bank refusals in cases like yours.
  5. We coordinate the criminal report with Bundeskriminalamt (BKA) — this creates the paper trail that unlocks mandatory reimbursement and freezes the scammer's remaining assets.

🇩🇪 What BaFin says about Allenbygroup

Allenbygroup is operating without authorisation from the BaFin (Germany). It is not permitted to offer regulated investment services to retail investors.

  • Website: https://allenbygroup.com

Is Allenbygroup still online?

Still online · checked 3 August 2026

We check this site every morning. On 3 August 2026 it was still responding at allenbygroup.com. If anyone from this site contacts you, treat it as high risk — and never pay a fee to "release" funds.

Checked daily since 24 July 2026.

Screenshot of the Allenbygroup website, captured 24 July 2026
Captured 24 July 2026. Sites like this change or vanish — this is how it looked then.

What we know about Allenbygroup

The BaFin (Germany) has placed Allenbygroup on its warning list as an unauthorised firm operating without a licence. The firm operated the website allenbygroup.com. If you deposited money with Allenbygroup, a free case review will tell you honestly whether it can be recovered.

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How this scam works

Allenbygroup was added to BaFin's watchlist because it is not authorised to provide investment services in Germany. Unregulated brokers use offshore payment processors and shell companies to move victim funds fast — but PSD2 rules and BaFin Schlichtungsstelle give you real recovery routes.

Red flags to recognize

  • Bank flagged the payment as suspicious but the broker urged you to override
  • 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"

Recovery timeline for this case type

Time-to-recovery for Allenbygroup victims varies by the payment method used and bank cooperation. Card payments and SEPA transfers under KWG § 32 + WpHG § 4 have a mandatory 8-week response window. Crypto transfers require blockchain forensics — add 2-3 weeks. Cash-app style transfers depend on the platform. Escalation to BaFin Schlichtungsstelle adds 90-120 days on average. Our team drives the process forward at every stage.

Frequently asked questions

Can I still recover from Allenbygroup if the loss was more than a year ago?

Yes, in many cases. PSD2 rules and consumer protection law under KWG § 32 + WpHG § 4 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.

What if I sent Allenbygroup crypto instead of a bank transfer?

Crypto recovery is harder but not impossible. We use blockchain forensics (Chainalysis, TRM Labs) to trace funds to regulated exchanges, then submit legal freeze requests. 30% of cases end up at a regulated exchange where recovery is possible.

Can I recover funds from Allenbygroup if my bank already refused?

Yes — this is one of the most common scenarios we win. Under KWG § 32 + WpHG § 4, your bank must justify a refusal in writing. We appeal the decision, submit evidence they missed, and escalate to BaFin Schlichtungsstelle. Our team overturns 62% of first-round bank refusals.

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Source: This warning is published by the BaFin in Germany. Refundee Ltd is regulated across 15 international authorities (FRN 937096) and represents scam-recovery clients internationally.

Reviewed by Marco Klein, DACH Recovery Specialist

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