Operation Troy is a lengthy international investigation by Suffolk Trading Standards and supported by Suffolk Constabulary. In regards to two advance fee frauds that have netted an estimated £6 million and 15,000 victims have already been identified.
One of the frauds is an employment scam involving escort agencies, which offers the chance of high earnings. The victims are told they are no fees until the first job and that there are clients waiting.
A few days later, they are asked for registration fees between £219-£350 but the victim never hears from the company again.
The other fraud involves a debt elimination company cold calling people and promising to clear their debt. Individuals pay £400-£500 for the service but receive nothing in return.
Below is a list of the companies involved; if you have had any dealing with any of these companies and would like to raise a complaint please complete this questionnaire.
| Escort Agencies | Escort Agencies |
| Adorabelles | Beautiful Adults |
| Candy Escorts | Companion Fever |
| Companion Work | Delightful Star.com |
| EscortOpia | European Escorts |
| Evening Encounters | Graceful Partners |
| Lovely Liasons | Manstrokewoman |
| Model Couples | Partner You |
| Holding Hands | Diamond Companions |
| Date Angels | Delightful Companions |
| Debt Elimination Companies | Debt Elimination Companies |
| Park Lane Services | First Debt Recovery |
| First Debt Elimination |
I’m trying to track down the relevant person and/or department we can speak to and potentially interview for a documentary which involves uncovering scam escort agencies? It is lead by our Presenter who has also fallen victim to Candy Escort’s agency recently and will be broadcast on Current TV later this year.
Who is the best person to speak with?
Thank you in advance for your help
Hi Selina,
I’ve passed on your email address to my colleauges in Suffolk Trading Standards to see what we can do. As you can imagine as we’re in the middle of the case we are limited about what we can say. But if you wany some more general information on scam escort agencies we might be able to do something. If you need anymore information post to the blog again and we’ll try and help.
Thanks,
Suffolk Trading Standards