About GOSRA
Founded in 2020, we have rapidly grown into one of the world's most trusted online scam recovery agencies with a presence across 50+ countries.
We Exist Because
Scam Victims Deserve Justice
GOSRA — the Global Online Scam Recovery Agency — was founded with a single mission: to provide the world's most sophisticated recovery services to victims of online fraud, investment scams, cryptocurrency theft, and financial crime.
We operate where others can't — across borders, through complex legal landscapes, and under strict confidentiality protocols. Our team of former intelligence officers, forensic accountants, elite investigators, and expert witnesses work seamlessly to build and execute recovery strategies that deliver results.
The GOSRA Story
GOSRA founded by Alexander Blackwood, former MI5 financial crime intelligence officer, in response to the surging online fraud epidemic during the COVID-19 pandemic.
First major cross-border online scam recovery — $2.1M recovered from a cryptocurrency investment scam for a group of victims spread across 4 countries.
Launched dedicated Cryptocurrency Recovery and Cyber Forensics practices. Expanded to 25+ countries with established legal partnerships.
Recovered over $45M in cumulative funds for scam victims. Awarded ISO 27001 certification for information security management.
Expanded to 50+ countries. Launched 24/7 victim support hotline and trauma-informed case management. Recognised as a leading scam recovery agency.
Awarded Cyber Essentials Plus certification. Continued expansion across Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. Over $78M recovered for scam victims worldwide.
Meet the GOSRA Team
Our leadership team brings together former intelligence officers, forensic accountants, elite investigators, and legal experts from the world's most respected institutions.
Alexander Blackwood
Managing Director & Founder
Former MI5 financial crime intelligence officer with 25 years of experience in online fraud and asset recovery. Founded GOSRA in 2020 after recognising the urgent need for a specialist agency focused on scam victims.
Dr. Victoria Hartley
Director of Forensic Accounting
Chartered Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner with a PhD in Forensic Accounting. 20 years of experience providing expert witness testimony in complex financial fraud cases.
Marcus Rivera
Director of Investigations
Former US Marine Corps intelligence officer and FBI Special Agent. 22 years of investigative experience across counter-fraud, financial crime, and complex scam operations.
Sarah al-Rashid
Head of Cyber Forensics
Certified ethical hacker and digital forensics examiner with a background in GCHQ cybersecurity operations. 15 years of experience in cryptocurrency tracing and blockchain analysis.
Jonathan Pierce
Head of Legal & Compliance
Solicitor qualified in England & Wales, New York, and Hong Kong. Specialises in cross-border litigation, asset freezing, and international judgment enforcement in fraud cases.
Dr. Elena Vasquez
Senior Behavioural Analyst
PhD in Forensic Psychology with 18 years of experience in criminal profiling, interview techniques, and behavioural analysis of fraud perpetrators and victim patterns.
Why GOSRA?
Absolute Confidentiality
All engagements protected by strict Non-Disclosure Agreements and bank-grade encryption. Victim identities are never disclosed without explicit consent.
Global Intelligence Network
Established legal and investigative partnerships in 80+ countries, enabling coordinated multi-jurisdictional operations with local expertise.
Proven Track Record
Over $2.8 billion recovered for scam victims worldwide with a 98.4% success rate on qualifying cases. Our results speak for themselves.
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