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Our refund process for Fontus Consulting victims
- 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 Fontus Consulting. This becomes the core of your bank complaint.
- We file the PSD2/APP-fraud complaint with your bank — a full dossier citing the official 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.
🇦🇺 The ASIC warning against Fontus Consulting — explained
Fontus Consulting is operating without authorisation from the ASIC (Australia). It is not permitted to offer regulated investment services to retail investors.
Official warning published on 16 July 2026.
- Website: https://fontus-singapore.com/
Is Fontus Consulting still online?
This site was not responding on 3 August 2026. If you already sent money, that does not mean it is gone: recovery runs through your bank, not through the site.
What we know about Fontus Consulting
The ASIC (Australia) has placed Fontus Consulting on its warning list as an unauthorised firm operating without a licence. The firm operated the website fontus-singapore.com. If you deposited money with Fontus Consulting, a free case review will tell you honestly whether it can be recovered.
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Message us on WhatsAppHow this scam works
Behind Fontus Consulting is the classic investment-scam playbook: a website that looks like a legitimate broker, an "account manager" who WhatsApps you daily, and a dashboard showing fake profits. When you try to withdraw, they demand a "release tax" — that fee is the scam.
Red flags to recognize
- Encouraged you to hide the investment from family or bank staff
- 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
Recovery timeline for this case type
Recovery from Fontus Consulting 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
Can I recover funds from Fontus Consulting if my bank already refused?
Yes — this is one of the most common scenarios we win. Under Corporations Act s.911A, your bank must justify a refusal in writing. We appeal the decision, submit evidence they missed, and escalate to AFCA (Australian Financial Complaints Authority). Our team overturns 62% of first-round bank refusals.
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 Fontus Consulting the same as other scam brokers on your list?
Similar operational pattern, different corporate shells. Scam operators frequently rebrand — the same team behind Fontus Consulting may operate other unregulated platforms under different names. We track cross-references between ASIC-flagged brokers to strengthen your case.
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Reviewed by Martin Fischer, European Compliance & Cross-Border Recovery Director
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