🇳🇿 ⚠ FMA NZ WARNING · New Zealand

Recover funds from Federal Bureau of Investigation — regulator-flagged scam

Federal Bureau of Investigation is not authorised by the FMA NZ (New Zealand). If you deposited money, PSD2 protections and the financial ombudsman in your country can force reimbursement — we handle the entire claim start to finish.

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How we get your funds back from Federal Bureau of Investigation

  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 Federal Bureau of Investigation. 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 local securities law. Your bank has 8 weeks to respond.
  4. We escalate to the financial ombudsman in your country if your bank refuses. Our escalation team overturns 62% of bank refusals in cases like yours.
  5. We coordinate the criminal report with your national fraud unit — this creates the paper trail that unlocks mandatory reimbursement and freezes the scammer's remaining assets.

🇳🇿 What FMA NZ says about Federal Bureau of Investigation

Federal Bureau of Investigation is operating without authorisation from the FMA NZ (New Zealand). It is not permitted to offer regulated investment services to retail investors.

Official warning published on 16 July 2026.

Is Federal Bureau of Investigation still online?

Not in our daily checks

This operation is not part of our automated daily uptime checks, so we cannot say whether its website is online right now. The regulator warning for Federal Bureau of Investigation remains in force. If anyone claiming to represent Federal Bureau of Investigation contacts you, treat it as high risk — and never pay any fee to "release" funds.

What we know about Federal Bureau of Investigation

The FMA NZ (New Zealand) has placed Federal Bureau of Investigation on its warning list as an unauthorised firm operating without a licence. If you deposited money with Federal Bureau of Investigation, a free case review will tell you honestly whether it can be recovered.

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How this scam works

FMA NZ flagged Federal Bureau of Investigation after receiving multiple victim reports. This type of platform typically starts with a small "trial" deposit, shows fabricated profits to build confidence, then pressures larger deposits before all withdrawal attempts fail. Recovery is possible through local securities law because your bank has a duty of care under PSD2.

Red flags to recognize

  • 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
  • Not listed in the FMA NZ public register of authorised firms
  • Refused to provide FCA/CONSOB/BaFin licence number when asked

Recovery timeline for this case type

For Federal Bureau of Investigation-type cases, expect this schedule: (1) Free case review — 24 hours. (2) Evidence pack assembly — 3-5 days. (3) Formal bank complaint under local securities law — 6-8 weeks response window. (4) If refused, financial ombudsman in your country escalation — 90-120 days. (5) Criminal report coordination — parallel track. Total: 8-20 weeks depending on bank cooperation.

Frequently asked questions

How much does recovery cost with OnlineRefundee?

Nothing upfront. Our fee only becomes due when we secure a redress offer for you — typically a percentage of the amount recovered. Case assessment is free. No win, no fee. Full details in our fee structure page.

Is Federal Bureau of Investigation the same as other scam brokers on your list?

Similar operational pattern, different corporate shells. Scam operators frequently rebrand — the same team behind Federal Bureau of Investigation may operate other unregulated platforms under different names. We track cross-references between FMA NZ-flagged brokers to strengthen your case.

How long until my funds return after Federal Bureau of Investigation case is won?

Once the bank accepts liability or financial ombudsman in your country 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.

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FRN 937096 · No win, no fee · Free case check · about 2 minutes
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Source: This warning is published by the FMA NZ in New Zealand. Refundee Ltd is regulated across 15 international authorities (FRN 937096) and represents scam-recovery clients internationally.

Reviewed by Martin Fischer, European Compliance & Cross-Border Recovery Director

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