Fraud Solicitors in Exmouth

Exmouth's popularity as a retirement destination means a disproportionate share of the fraud enquiries here involve older residents targeted by scams: romance fraud conducted entirely online, cold-call investment schemes promising unrealistic returns, and courier fraud where someone is persuaded to hand over cash or cards to a stranger claiming to be from the bank or police.

Solicitors supporting victims focus on practical recovery - reporting promptly to Action Fraud, contacting banks about reimbursement, and, in some cases, pursuing a civil claim if the person responsible can be traced and has assets worth recovering. However, in scam cases, the money has often already left the country by the time it's reported. Where a family member is concerned about an older relative's vulnerability to this kind of approach, a solicitor can also advise on powers of attorney and other safeguards.

The same firms represent anyone in the Exmouth area facing a fraud allegation themselves, from the police interview through to any court proceedings that follow.