🇦🇺 ⚠ ASIC WARNING · Australia

WPACEX scam recovery — step-by-step for victims

WPACEX is not authorised by the ASIC (Australia). If you deposited money, PSD2 protections and the AFCA (Australian Financial Complaints Authority) can force reimbursement — we handle the entire claim start to finish.

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The WPACEX 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 WPACEX. 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 Corporations Act s.911A. Your bank has 45 weeks to respond.
  4. 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.
  5. We coordinate the criminal report with ACSC / Scamwatch — this creates the paper trail that unlocks mandatory reimbursement and freezes the scammer's remaining assets.

🇦🇺 What ASIC says about WPACEX

WPACEX is operating without authorisation from the ASIC (Australia). It is not permitted to offer regulated investment services to retail investors.

Official warning published on 9 July 2026.

  • Website: https://www.walkingassets.com/h5/#/?invite_code=oerd

Is WPACEX still online?

Blocking visitors · checked 17 August 2026

On 17 August 2026 this site refused our connection. Sites that filter visitors by country are common in this type of operation — it may still be live for people in the countries it targets.

Checked daily since 19 July 2026.

What we know about WPACEX

The ASIC (Australia) has placed WPACEX on its warning list as an unauthorised firm operating without a licence. The firm operated the website www.walkingassets.com/h5/#/?invite_code=oerd. If you deposited money with WPACEX, a free case review will tell you honestly whether it can be recovered.

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How this scam works

WPACEX was added to ASIC's watchlist because it is not authorised to provide investment services in Australia. Unregulated brokers use offshore payment processors and shell companies to move victim funds fast — but PSD2 rules and AFCA (Australian Financial Complaints Authority) 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 WPACEX victims varies by the payment method used and bank cooperation. Card payments and SEPA transfers under Corporations Act s.911A 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 AFCA (Australian Financial Complaints Authority) adds 90-120 days on average. Our team drives the process forward at every stage.

Frequently asked questions

Can I still recover from WPACEX 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.

What if I sent WPACEX 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 WPACEX 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.

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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 ASIC in Australia. 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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