Alan Bridger - Investigation & How to Recover Your Funds

Refundee are looking to speak with investors with Alan Bridger who claimed they could earn investors large returns through trading. It is claimed that Alan conducted his trading activities through Cyprus where he resided. 

If you invested with Alan Bridger, then you can complete our claim form for a free assessment to find out whether you may be eligible to recover your funds.

What Was Offered By Alan Bridger?

Alan Bridger presented investment opportunities, particularly in Ethereum and Bitcoin and claimed that they earn attractive returns of up to 65% per annum. They stated that the investments were completed exclusively through IG Group Financial Services and provided monthly reports to investors about the trading performance.

What Happened With Alan Bridger’s Investments?

Investors have reported concerns and return payments have now ceased. We have seen similar patterns in common investment and cryptocurrency schemes and we are looking to help investors recover their funds.

What To Do If You Invested With Alan Bridger?

If you invested with Alan Bridger, taking prompt action gives you the best chance of recovery. We recommend the following steps:

  • Stop making any further payments immediately

  • Cease contact with the person

  • Contact your bank to report the situation as soon as possible

  • Preserve all evidence — emails, transaction records, screenshots and any communications

  • Report the matter to the UK's national fraud reporting service, Report Fraud

  • Contact Refundee to explore your recovery options

Can You Recover Money From Alan Bridger?

If you transferred funds from a UK bank account, Refundee may be able to help. Under UK banking regulations, specifically Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud rules there are established routes to pursue reimbursement from your bank.

Each case is assessed on its individual circumstances, and acting quickly can significantly improve your prospects.

We operate on a no win, no fee basis and have recovered over £130 million for clients to date.

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How would the process work?

Refundee manages the case from start to finish.

The process typically involves:

1️⃣ Investigating the circumstances of the investment
2️⃣ Preparing a complaint to the bank
3️⃣ Escalating the case to the Financial Ombudsman Service where appropriate

Recovery cases typically take 6–12 months, although timelines can vary depending on the circumstances.

We operate on a no win, no fee basis. You do not pay unless funds are successfully recovered.

If you have invested then you may be eligible for a refund, you can complete our claim form for a free initial assessment.

More About Refundee

Here are the technical bits:

Refundee Ltd is a claims management company authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in respect of regulated claims management activity FRN: 937096.

Registered with the Information Commissioner's Office; registration number: A8986071.

Registered office address: Refundee, 3rd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE.  

Registered as a company in England & Wales; number: 12855931.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’S

  • Alan Bridger presented investment opportunities, particularly in ethereum and Bitcoin and claimed that they earn attractive returns of up to 65% per annum. They stated that the investments were completed exclusively through IG Group Financial Services and provided monthly reports to investors.

  • Alan Bridger does not appear on the FCA register of authorised firms. You can verify this yourself using theFCA register. Any investment firm operating in the UK and offering returns to investors is required to be FCA regulated. If a firm is not listed, investors should exercise extreme caution.

  • If you have invested and cannot access your funds, you should stop making any further payments immediately, contact your bank to report the situation, and preserve all evidence including emails and transaction records. Refundee is currently working with affected investors and may be able to help you pursue recovery through UK banking regulations.

  • If you transferred funds from a UK bank account, you may be eligible to pursue reimbursement through Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud rules. Refundee has extensive experience in recovering funds through UK banking regulations and is actively supporting further clients. Each case is assessed individually — start your eligibility check here.

  • Authorised Push Payment fraud occurs when someone is misled into transferring money from their bank account to another party. Under regulations introduced in 2024, UK banks are now required to assess reimbursement claims for APP fraud. If you transferred funds to Alan Bridger from a UK bank account, APP fraud rules may apply to your case. Refundee can assess your eligibility on a no win, no fee basis.