Our focus areas
What is your situation?
You do not need to classify your case in legal terms. Simply choose the topic you recognise yourself in.
Investments & trading
Losses through online brokers, crypto and trading platforms or following poor advice.
Accounts & payments
Debits, transfers and card payments you did not want – and accounts you can no longer access.
Other types of fraud
Romance fraud, supposed money-recovery helpers, misused identities and their consequences.
Our track record
Results that can be measured.
Figures from our work to date for victims of financial and online fraud. Every case is different – these figures show what has been achieved in total.
As of September 2026
Completed cases
Engagements in the field of financial and online fraud that we have seen through to completion.
4,238 cases
Money recovered
Amounts recovered for our clients.
68.2million € recovered for clients
Platforms blocked
Fraudulent platforms whose payment channels or websites were stopped at our instigation.
207 platforms
Figures provided by the firm. Past results are no indication of the outcome of your case; we assess every enquiry individually.
What we assess
Who may be liable?
The perpetrators themselves are often out of reach. The decisive question is therefore which other parties involved may bear legal responsibility.
Your bank or payment service provider
For payments you did not authorise, a refund claim may be available. We also examine whether the bank is justified in relying on gross negligence.
Recipient bank and account holders
The money often ends up in third-party accounts, such as those of so-called money mules. Claims for repayment and damages may exist against the holders of these accounts.
Platform operators and those behind them
Anyone who offers financial services without the required licence or deceives investors may be liable for damages. Enforcement depends on whether those responsible can be reached.
Intermediaries and advisers
If you were advised on an investment or it was brokered to you, we examine whether disclosure and advisory duties were breached.
Crypto exchanges and payment processors
Regulated service providers must identify their customers. This can help trace payment flows – whether claims arise from this is a question of the individual case.
Claims against anonymous perpetrators abroad often cannot be enforced. That is why we examine from the outset which other parties involved may come into consideration – and tell you openly if we see no realistic prospect.
How we work
From your account to a strategy
Step 1: Describe your case
Using the form, you describe to us in a few minutes what happened. You can submit documents later.
Step 2: Legal assessment
We review your details, classify the facts and examine against whom claims may be available.
Step 3: Strategy
You receive an honest assessment of prospects, risks and costs – and decide for yourself whether to instruct us.
Step 4: Representation
We implement the agreed strategy: towards banks, payment service providers and other parties involved, and in court if necessary.
Typical situations
Does this sound familiar?
This is how those affected typically describe their situation. The examples are typical scenarios, not actual cases.
“The broker refuses to pay out.”
The customer account shows a large profit. But every withdrawal fails – first because of a “tax”, then because of an “activation fee”.
Broker fraud“After a text message from my bank, the account was empty.”
A link led to a deceptively genuine-looking page. Shortly afterwards, several transfers were executed – the bank speaks of gross negligence.
Phishing“The investment platform is demanding further fees.”
A personal “adviser” is pressing for additional payments so that the balance can be released. He responds to questions with growing irritation.
Investment fraud“I sent cryptocurrency to a wallet.”
The trading platform showed profits but was a dummy. The coins were transferred onwards and contact has broken off.
Crypto fraud“A supposed bank employee called me.”
To stop a “suspicious transaction”, I was told to confirm approvals in the banking app. In fact, I authorised transfers.
Online banking fraud“My bank has blocked my account.”
Without warning, I can no longer access my money. I am given no reason, while rent and bills continue to fall due.
Blocked account
Who reviews your case
Trust needs verifiable facts.
Especially after a fraud, you should look closely at whom you entrust your case to. That is why you will find here what can be verified.
- Firm
- Manfred Kühn Rechtsanwaltskanzlei
- Owner
- Rechtsanwalt Manfred Kühn
- Admission
- Rechtsanwalt since 1 October 1990
- Bar association
- Rechtsanwaltskammer Sachsen-Anhalt
- Registered office
- Dr.-Wilhelm-Külz-Platz 9, 06449 Aschersleben
Admitted lawyer
Your case is handled by Rechtsanwalt Manfred Kühn, admitted since 1990 and a member of the Rechtsanwaltskammer Sachsen-Anhalt. His admission can be verified in the official German register of lawyers.
Confidentiality
We are bound by legal professional privilege. What you tell us remains confidential – even if no engagement results.
Clear costs
The initial assessment of your enquiry is free of charge. Before any further costs arise, we inform you transparently – you decide.
No promises
We do not guarantee success and do not quote success rates. You receive an honest assessment, even if it is uncomfortable.
Knowledge centre
Latest legal articles
Clear explanations of fraud schemes, bank liability and payment transactions.
Platforms
Immediate Edge, Immediate Core & Co.: Authorities warnings and what investors should know
· Manfred Kühn
The Austrian FMA has warned about Immediate Edge, BaFin lists nine other “Immediate” websites in a warning. What the authorities have published, what that means and what steps those affected should consider now.
Platforms
Quantum AI: FMA warns about offers – what investors should know now
· Manfred Kühn
On August 10, 2026, the Austrian Financial Market Authority warned against offers from “Quantum AI” – distributed via a website whose address has nothing to do with the brand name. What is proven is why similar names should not be equated and what steps those affected should consider.
Platforms
Capital Equity Markets: FMA warning – what investors should know if there are problems
· Manfred Kühn
On August 21, 2026, the FMA warned against offers from capital equity markets. The provider stated locations in London, Berlin and Vienna. What the authority has published and what steps those affected should check now.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do not make any further payments, inform your bank or card issuer immediately and have the affected access blocked. Secure receipts, chat histories and screenshots and report the matter to the police. A legal assessment is then advisable.
There is no general answer to this. It depends on how the payments came about, who was involved and whether an opposing party can be reached. We review your case and tell you openly which options we see – there is no guarantee.
You describe your case to us via the online form. We review your details and get back to you with an initial assessment of whether and how we can support you. A client relationship only arises once you expressly instruct us.
The initial assessment of your enquiry is free of charge. If we consider further work worthwhile, we will inform you transparently in advance about the costs to be expected. Fees are based on the German Lawyers' Remuneration Act (RVG) or on a fee agreement concluded with you.
Great caution is required here. Often the same or other perpetrators get in touch again, posing as lawyers, authorities or recovery services. Do not pay anything in advance and have the offer reviewed.
Case review
Tell us what happened.
We will assess which claims may be available and which next steps may make sense.
Your details are treated in confidence. An enquiry does not yet establish a client relationship.