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An honest assessment
Appreciates frank advice after a cryptocurrency scam, including the practical prospects and the client’s costs.
Legal support · The Netherlands
Legal support for
investment disputes.
Problems with an investment platform or broker? Suspect investment fraud? A free initial consultation can help clarify your situation, the documents needed and possible next steps.
Recovery depends on the circumstances of your case and is not guaranteed.
Request a free consultationInitial consultation free. No obligation to proceed.
Further legal work and fees are agreed separately.
Legal services by independent lawyers at
Hupkes c.s. advocaten · Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Clear about who
you are speaking to.
Legal services are provided by independent lawyers at Hupkes c.s. advocaten, not by a separate company called Veldmere.
Meet the legal teamOur approach
Legal support.
Grounded in
your circumstances.
Independent lawyers at Hupkes c.s. advocaten assist with investment disputes and suspected investment fraud. The starting point is an understanding of what happened, the available records and the questions that need legal attention.
A considered look at each enquiry.
Potential legal routes depend on the parties, the evidence and the applicable law. An initial conversation helps clarify the situation without promising a particular outcome.
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Client perspectives
on Hupkes.
Selected English summaries of reviews about Hupkes c.s. advocaten. These are not reviews of the new Veldmere brand.
Review summary · Not a quotation
Clear communication
Describes assistance in a CFD-broker dispute and values the lawyer’s expertise, empathy and clear communication.
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Support through a dispute
Highlights legal knowledge, negotiation and personal support in a dispute with an overseas broker.
Questions after an
investment loss?
Request a free initial consultation. Explain what happened and discuss which next steps may be appropriate.
Request a free consultationFree initial consultation · No obligation to instruct further work · Amsterdam
Where we can start
A considered response
to a complex situation.
The first question is not what can be promised. It is what the facts support.
Investment fraud & misleading offers
Concerns about a false investment opportunity or misleading information? Discuss the agreements, payments and communications with a lawyer.
Discuss an investment concernCryptocurrency & digital assets
Explain what happened with a platform, exchange or digital-asset investment. The lawyer can assess whether there may be a practical legal route. Never share wallet keys.
Discuss a digital-asset disputeBroker, Forex & CFD disputes
Problems with withdrawals, a broker’s conduct or the terms of a trading account? An initial consultation can help identify the relevant questions and available records.
Discuss a broker disputePonzi & pyramid schemes
If you suspect an investment scheme was misleading, outline the offer, payments and parties involved. Possible claims and next steps depend on the individual facts.
Discuss a suspected schemeWhy this approach
Professional guidance.
Realistic expectations.
A complex financial dispute calls for careful questions, a clear explanation of the legal options and an understanding of the practical limits.
- A named independent lawyer, with an official register listing
- Assessment of the available evidence and relevant parties
- Clear scope and costs before further work is instructed
- Discussion of practical limitations as well as possible routes
- No promise of recovered funds or a particular outcome
Our method
Support through
the agreed process.
Depending on the engagement, legal assistance may involve reviewing documents, assessing possible claims and communicating with relevant parties. The responsible lawyer explains which steps are within scope and how communication about your matter will work.
The initial consultation is free.
There is no charge for the initial consultation and no obligation to instruct further work. Any subsequent services and fees are agreed separately.
How we proceed
How we review your enquiry
The process starts with an initial discussion, a review of relevant information and any agreed next steps. Recovery of funds is not guaranteed.
- 01
Your enquiry
First contact
Complete the form with your contact details and a brief description. Request a free initial consultation, with no obligation to instruct further work.
- 02
Initial discussion
Review of the facts and records
The relevant lawyer considers the circumstances and available documents, such as agreements, communications and payment records, to discuss possible options and limitations.
- 03
After agreement
Agree and begin the legal work
If the matter is accepted, the responsible lawyer confirms the scope and fees. Any correspondence, complaints or claims depend on the facts and the agreed engagement.
- 04
Through the engagement
Review progress and next steps
The lawyer explains responses and developments and discusses further steps within the agreed scope. Outcomes depend on the evidence, applicable law and relevant third parties.
Legal support after suspected investment fraud
Lost funds in an
online investment scam?
Request a free initial consultation. Share what happened so the relevant lawyer can understand the situation and discuss possible next steps.
- Free, confidential initial consultation
- No charge for the initial consultation
- Clear guidance, including when further action may not be appropriate
The initial consultation is free. Any further legal work and fees are agreed separately. No outcome is guaranteed.
Before you enquire
Good questions.
Clear answers.
Does an enquiry mean my case has been accepted?
No. A lawyer must first consider the scope, any conflict of interest and whether the matter can be taken on. The relevant engagement is then agreed separately.
Can you guarantee that I will recover money?
No. Legal options and practical prospects depend on the evidence, the parties involved, applicable law and whether any claim can be enforced.
What does legal assistance cost?
The initial consultation is free of charge. Before instructing further work, ask the responsible lawyer for the fee basis, VAT, external costs and payment arrangements. Free initial consultation does not mean that subsequent legal work is free or that a recovery is guaranteed.
What should I prepare?
A timeline, the platform’s website address, agreements, payment dates and copies of relevant correspondence. Keep the originals. Do not put passwords, identity documents or full bank statements in the initial website form.
Can I contact my bank or report a concern myself?
Yes. You do not need to use this website to contact your bank, payment provider, police or regulator. Check their official channels directly. Do not wait for a reply from this website if a deadline may apply.
Are digital assets or overseas platforms always covered?
No. You may explain these circumstances in an enquiry, but the relevant lawyer must confirm whether the matter falls within their practice and which steps, if any, are available.
Practical reading
A more informed
starting point.
Getting organised
Your first steps after a disputed investment
Keep a clear record of payments, conversations and the sequence of events.
Read the guideUnderstanding the process
When an investment dispute crosses borders
Why the parties, jurisdiction and available evidence matter.
Read the guideProtecting your information
Recognising warning signs and checking a provider
Practical checks before sharing documents or making another payment.
Read the guideQuestions about payments through a platform? Request a free initial consultation to discuss your situation and the relevant documents. Describe your situation