Additional Resources for Fraud Victims in Europe

 

If you are a victim of crypto-related fraud located in the European Union, the Schengen Area or any of the territories included in the European Economic Area, there are a number of resources available to help you:

National Cyber Fraud Reporting Services

After you have reported your case to your local law enforcement agency, you may also wish to report your case to one of the following organisations:

Europol

European Anti-Fraud Office

Council of Europe

Crime Prevention Services

Victim Support Europe is a free and confidential referral service available to victims of crime in Europe, regardless of how long ago the offence was committed or if it has already been reported to the police. Their network of victim support organisations provides region-specific legal, psychological and financial advice on your rights as a victim, the support available to you and whom to contact for further assistance. You can contact them by visiting their website or sending them an email.

Crime Prevention Services

Victim Support Europe is a free and confidential referral service available to victims of crime in Europe, regardless of how long ago the offence was committed or if it has already been reported to the police. Their network of victim support organisations provides region-specific legal, psychological and financial advice on your rights as a victim, the support available to you and whom to contact for further assistance. You can contact them by visiting their website or sending them an email.

Personal, Financial, Legal or Emotional Advice Services

If you're a young person who is having a hard time emotionally and wants to talk to someone, don't struggle in silence! Mental Health Europe has created an interactive map of popular national and local helplines and support services that can be filtered by country.

If you’re in the Republic of Ireland, you can get emotional support by contacting the Samaritans by calling their 24/7 helpline, or Crisis Text Line by texting ‘HELLO’ to 507708.

If you are an elderly person, or you’re concerned about an older person falling victim to a scam, you can get specific, free and confidential advice by contacting your local HelpAge International office or Age International.

Other Services

If you need additional support, Europol has put together a large selection of crime-prevention guides on its website aimed at raising awareness amongst the general public.

You can also get the answers to your questions directly from the EU by contacting Europe Direct.

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