The only truth in a romance scam is you sent money, and someone received. A recipient could also be a victim, and their online love told them the transfer is from a business deal. The receiver could also be a money mule who earns money by accepting and forwarding funds. Most victims do not think about going after these people. I find them to be the most critical targets since they have seen your money last. 

• You do not know if the name you sent money to is the name on the bank account.
• You do not know if the bank account is frozen, and still has your funds or not.
• You do not know if the person you sent money is under investigation country. 

Part of fund recovery is convincing receiving banks to open a case; not an easy task. Most banks will blow you off, stating they cannot disclose information, or they will tell you the account is closed. Other times the bank will claim there are no funds in the account. True or not, who knows. 

Many times victims transfer money, and the account is not in the same name on the transfer, a situation the receiving bank does not want to face. If such is the case, the bank should never have accepted your money. 

It is difficult to get law enforcement to open a case involving a romance scam. Dating scams are global, where the victim can reside in the US or Canada and sent money to Turkey, Nigeria, or China. Where does such a case begin? Most online information suggests contacting the various` national reporting services, which will result in a file number for your case. 

 As  a skip tracer (finds people) with over thirty years of locating people  worldwide, I have developed excellent international research skills. 

Money  recovery is not about tracing the fund or hiring a hacker to hack. Fund  recovery is about getting the right people involved. 

LAW:  I have discovered that the only way to get the law involved is by  reaching out to the local, state, national police, prosecutors, and  immigration officials in the country of loss. These are the ones who can  take action, subpoena bank records, and question the receivers of your  money.

BANKS:  It is vital to get a bank employee on board and recognize that you are a  victim, and you need help. I locate the bank branches, relevant  departments, and at times, internal investigators.

RECEIVERS: I search for the individuals you sent funds to, and if I locate, we demand your money. 

YOUR BANK:  A key strategy is getting your bank involved, first by requesting the  bank recalls the transfers. If not possible, then ask that the name you  listed on your wire transfer is the name on the receiving bank account. 

MONEY SERVICES: You can file a claim with Western Union and Money Gram using theses links. 

https://www.westernunion.com/global-service/report-fraud

http://corporate.moneygram.com/compliance/fraud-prevention/report-fraud

My  actions have helped many clients recover thousands of dollars, euros,  and francs from various entities. Unfortunately, I am unable to  determine in advance who will be successful. So, think of me as the loud  voice that gets you heard by those who need to listen.

Inquire: Frank@netScammer.com