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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 Novalixventure. 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 Novalixventure
Novalixventure is operating without authorisation from the ASIC (Australia). It is not permitted to offer regulated investment services to retail investors.
- Website: https://novalixventure.io/
How this scam works
ASIC flagged Novalixventure 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 Corporations Act s.911A because your bank has a duty of care under PSD2.
Red flags to recognize
- Provided a "personal account manager" who chats daily to build trust
- 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
Recovery timeline for this case type
The typical Australia-based case follows this timeline: Week 1-2, we file the initial PSD2/APP-fraud complaint with your bank citing the ASIC warning. Weeks 3-45, the bank has 45 weeks under Corporations Act s.911A to investigate and respond. If refused (60% of first responses), Weeks 47-53, we escalate to AFCA (Australian Financial Complaints Authority) — our team overturns 62% of refusals at this stage. Weeks 53-61, funds returned or case moves to criminal referral. Most successful recoveries close in 8-16 weeks.
Frequently asked questions
What if I sent Novalixventure 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 Novalixventure 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 Refundee?
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.