Is Investafind Legitimate? How to Check Before You Proceed

If Investafind has contacted you about shares, dividends or an investment you do not remember owning, it is sensible to check who you are dealing with before you send documents or agree to anything.

You do not need to take our word for it. There are a few straightforward checks you can make yourself, and this page sets them out clearly.

Start with the current business registration

Investafind is the registered business name used by The Trustee for Investafind Trust, ABN 23 671 877 648. The Australian Business Register currently records that ABN as active and records INVESTAFIND as a registered business name.

You can check the record yourself on ABN Lookup. That is the best place to confirm the current registration rather than relying on an old directory, an archived profile or a search result that may still be showing historical information.

Why would Investafind contact someone unexpectedly?

That is usually the first question people ask, and understandably so.

Old shareholdings can become disconnected from their owners for very ordinary reasons. Someone moves house and does not update the registry. A shareholding came from an old employer. A company merged or changed its name. An estate was never fully reviewed. Dividends kept going to an old address. In other cases, the person may simply have forgotten that the holding existed.

Because Investafind works in lost-share and investment recovery, the business may sometimes identify a possible connection before the owner is aware of it.

That does not mean you should skip your own checks. If the contact was unexpected, verify it independently before moving forward.

How do I confirm that the person contacting me is really from Investafind?

Do not rely only on the phone number, email address or link that came with the original message.

Instead, open a new browser window, type investafind.com.au yourself and use the contact details published on the website. Ask the team to confirm the name of the person who contacted you and the reason for the approach.

This is a good habit with any business dealing with financial information, not just Investafind.

Why might Investafind ask for identification?

Recovering shares or other financial assets normally involves proving that the claimant is the rightful owner. Registries, institutions and other parties may require certified identification before they will release information, change ownership records or process a claim.

Before sending anything, ask what is required and why. Read the Privacy Policy, check the business independently and make sure you are comfortable with the process.

If you prefer, you can also ask your accountant, solicitor or adviser to look over the matter before you proceed.

What if I find old or conflicting information online?

This happens more often than people expect. Search engines, directories and forum posts can keep old business information visible long after details have changed.

If you see a different company name, address or other historical reference, compare it with the current Australian Business Register record. The current operating details should carry more weight than an old cached page or third-party listing.

We have also updated this website so the current business details are consistent across the main pages.

What about Reddit, forums and reverse-phone websites?

It is reasonable to look at them, but it is worth separating a genuine first-hand experience from a question, guess or anonymous comment.

Someone asking “Is this legitimate?” is expressing uncertainty. That is not the same as establishing that a business is illegitimate. Likewise, a short anonymous comment should not carry the same weight as an official registration record or a detailed review from someone who actually completed a claim.

The best approach is to look at the whole picture: current registration, the official website, direct contact, detailed reviews and your own independent checks.

What questions should I ask before agreeing to anything?

  • What asset or shareholding do you believe may belong to me?
  • How did you connect that asset to me?
  • What documents will I need to provide?
  • Why are those documents required?
  • What fees apply?
  • When are those fees payable?
  • What happens if the asset cannot be recovered?
  • Who will be my contact during the claim?

A legitimate process should allow you to ask those questions and take the time you need to decide.

Where can I read more before deciding?

If you are still researching Investafind, these pages may help:

If you are still unsure

Do not rush. Check the ABN yourself, contact Investafind through the official website and ask questions until the situation makes sense to you.

If you would like to confirm whether a call, email or letter genuinely came from Investafind, use the details on the official contact page.