Alternative Investment Fraud
Alternative investments including carbon credits, diamonds, wine, art, rare earth metals, storage pods, forestry, and other exotic assets have been aggressively marketed to retail investors seeking diversification and high returns. However, these unregulated investments have caused billions in losses through fraud, overvaluation, and mis-selling. We represent investors who have lost money in alternative investment schemes that were unsuitable, fraudulent, or misrepresented.
Unregulated Means Unprotected
Alternative investments are largely unregulated and not protected by FSCS. There's often no genuine secondary market, no independent pricing, and minimal investor protection. What's marketed as "alternative asset diversification" is frequently speculative investment with extreme risk of total loss.
Common Alternative Investment Scams
Carbon Credits
Worthless or non-existent carbon credits sold at inflated prices with promises of environmental benefits and guaranteed returns.
Rare Earth Metals
Industrial metals sold to retail investors at massive markups with false claims about scarcity and value growth.
Diamond Investment
Diamonds sold at 200-300% above trade prices with false guarantees of liquidity and value appreciation.
Storage Pods & Containers
Storage pod investments promising rental income that never materialises, with worthless assets and collapsed operators.
Forestry & Tree Planting
Tree planting schemes offering tax benefits and timber profits that prove worthless with no market for harvested wood.
Fine Wine & Collectibles
Fine wine, art, and rare collectibles sold at inflated prices with non-existent secondary markets.
Common Characteristics of Alternative Investment Fraud
Red flags that identify problematic alternative investments:
Our Claims Process
Fraud Investigation
We investigate the alternative investment scheme, verifying asset existence, obtaining independent valuations, and identifying misrepresentations. We analyse sales materials, contracts, and communications for evidence of fraud.
Identifying Liable Parties
We identify all parties potentially liable: the investment firm, introducers, financial advisers who recommended unsuitable investments, directors, and insurers. We trace corporate structures and offshore holdings.
Legal Action
We pursue claims for fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation, negligent misstatement, breach of contract, and unsuitable investment advice. Claims target UK-based parties to avoid expensive foreign litigation.
Recovery Strategy
We employ asset tracing, freezing orders, and insolvency claims to maximise recovery. Where FCA-regulated advisers were involved, we pursue Financial Ombudsman complaints. We work on a no win, no fee basis where possible.
Why Choose Us
Alternative Investment Specialists
Extensive experience in carbon credits, rare earths, diamonds, storage pods, and other exotic investment fraud.
Fraud Recovery Experts
Specialist fraud investigation capabilities including asset tracing and forensic analysis.
No Win, No Fee
We offer no win, no fee agreements for qualifying alternative investment claims, removing financial barriers.
Maximum Recovery
We pursue all recovery routes including litigation, freezing orders, and insolvency claims to maximise compensation.