Fraud Response Network
Victim Protection Standard
Principles for realistic expectations, transparent scope and respectful treatment.
Published 24 September 2026 · Prepared by Fraud Response Network
People affected by fraud deserve accurate information and space to make decisions. This standard explains the protections that should shape any victim-facing work.
No guaranteed recovery
No one should promise a specific recovery result. Outcomes depend on factors outside an investigator’s control, including the movement of funds, provider decisions, jurisdiction and legal process.
No release-fee claims
A request to pay an unexpected tax, deposit or release fee to unlock recovered funds is a serious warning sign. Verify requests independently with the relevant institution using contact details obtained from its official website.
No impersonation
FRN must not imply that it is a bank, exchange, regulator, police service or court, or suggest that those organisations have endorsed its work.
Evidence and limits
Records, allegations, analysis and conclusions should be distinguished. Scope, costs, data handling and limitations should be explained before work begins. Concerns should be handled through a documented complaints process.