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Crypto Scam Investigation — Full Service
Pig Butchering Romance Scams Wallet Drainers Rug Pulls AI Trading Fraud

We Investigate Every
Crypto Scam.
We Build The Evidence.

End-to-end cryptocurrency fraud investigation — from the moment you lost funds to court-ready forensic evidence. We identify scammer wallet infrastructure, trace stolen funds across every blockchain, map OTC networks, and produce the documentation needed to escalate to law enforcement, attorneys, and exchanges.

Time is critical. Crypto fraud proceeds move through exchanges within hours. The earlier we start an investigation, the higher the chance of identifying exchange endpoints before funds are cashed out. Average emergency response: 90 minutes.
6 Scam Types Covered
Court-Admissible Reports
Law Enforcement Liaison
Exchange Freeze Support
100% Confidential
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Scams Investigated
↑ Across 40+ jurisdictions
$0
Total Value Traced
↑ Across all scam types
0%
Cases With Findings
↑ Exchange endpoints found
90min
Emergency Response
↑ 24/7 availability
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Jurisdictions Served
↑ Worldwide · Every country
Intelligence Database

Every Scam Type We Investigate

Each fraud type uses a distinct laundering methodology. Our investigators are specialists in all of them — understanding exactly how funds move and where they surface.

$45K avg
Average loss
Pig Butchering (Sha Zhu Pan)
The fastest-growing crypto fraud globally. Victims are cultivated over weeks via dating apps or social media, introduced to a "profitable" investment platform controlled by scammers, then drained when they try to withdraw.
Fund route: Victim USDT Layered wallets OTC desk Exchange cashout
Platform shows fake profits to encourage larger deposits
Withdrawal blocked by "tax" or "fee" demands
Funds typically moved via USDT TRC20 to Southeast Asian OTC desks
TRON USDT OTC Tracing Platform OSINT Exchange Attribution
$35K avg
Highly underreported
Romance Scam Crypto Fraud
Long-term emotional manipulation through fake relationships leads victims to send Bitcoin or USDT. Funds typically routed through mixing services and P2P exchanges. We de-anonymize the wallet trail.
Fund route: BTC / USDT Mixer P2P exchange CEX withdrawal
Profile photos often stolen from real social media accounts
Scammer urgently asks for crypto instead of bank transfer
BTC often routed through Wasabi or CoinJoin before exchange deposit
Bitcoin Trace Mixer Analysis OSINT Profiling P2P Exchange ID
$120K avg
Organized crime linked
Fake Investment Platforms
Professional-looking trading platforms displaying fabricated profits. Deposits sent directly to scammer wallets. Operated by organized crime networks with sophisticated withdrawal-blocking mechanics.
Fund route: Multi-crypto Platform wallet Bridge hop 6+ exchange accts
Platform domain registered within 90 days of first deposit request
SSL certificate but no registered company address or license
Funds dispersed across multiple chains to complicate tracing
Multi-Chain Domain OSINT Platform Mapping KYC Disclosure
$28K avg
Often automated
Wallet Drainers & Phishing
Malicious smart contract approvals, clipboard hijackers, and phishing sites silently drain entire wallets. Attackers use automated "drainer-as-a-service" tools to process victims at scale.
Fund route: Approval tx Drainer contract DEX swap CEX deposit
Single "approve" transaction grants unlimited token access
ETH, ERC-20 tokens, NFTs drained in one automated sequence
Drainer contract often linked to organized groups running 100s of victims
Contract Audit Drainer ID NFT Trace DaaS Mapping
$67K avg
Complex contract tracing
DeFi Rug Pulls & Token Fraud
Developer-executed exit scams: liquidity removal, hidden mint functions, malicious governance attacks. Deployer wallets are intentionally obfuscated. We de-anonymize them and trace rug proceeds.
Fund route: Liquidity removed DEX dump ETH bridge CEX cashout
Deployer wallet pre-funded from anonymous exchange withdrawal
Hidden mint or ownership transfer functions in contract code
Team wallets unlocked before announced — rug coordinated in advance
Deployer De-anon Contract Forensics DEX Analysis Repeat Actor ID
$89K avg
Surging 2024–25
AI Trading Bot Fraud
Fake automated trading platforms use AI branding to appear legitimate, display fabricated performance dashboards, and pool victim deposits before routing to OTC desks and controlled exchange accounts.
Fund route: USDT pooled OTC chain Layered wallets Exchange accts
Bot claims 20–40% monthly returns — mathematically impossible
Withdrawal requires "upgrade fee" or "verification deposit"
Platform infrastructure shared with multiple scam operations
OTC Tracing Platform OSINT Operator ID Infrastructure Map
If you recognise any of these signs — you may have been scammed
Don't wait. Every hour, stolen crypto moves further. Contact our team immediately for a free emergency assessment.
Fraud Intelligence

Common Red Flags by Scam Type

Our investigators have compiled the most consistent warning patterns across thousands of crypto fraud cases. Recognising these early is crucial — but if you've already been scammed, investigation is still possible.

Communication Red Flags

Contact initiated by a stranger on WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, or LinkedIn
Unusually attractive or successful profile with limited post history
Conversation quickly shifts to crypto investment opportunities
"Friend" or "partner" claims to have made large profits on a specific platform
Urgency to invest before a "limited time" opportunity closes
Requests for secrecy — "don't tell your family about this investment"

Platform Red Flags

Domain registered within the last 6 months
No verifiable company registration, license number, or physical address
Withdrawal blocked by "tax", "fee", "insurance", or "verification" requirements
Customer support only available via Telegram or WhatsApp (no email/phone)
Dashboard shows continuous profits regardless of market conditions
Platform URL contains slight misspelling of a legitimate exchange

Transaction Red Flags

Asked to buy crypto at an ATM or specific exchange and send to a provided wallet
Requested to send USDT (TRC20) specifically — common scam settlement method
Multiple small deposits requested to "verify" wallet before larger investment
Profits are visible in dashboard but not withdrawable without extra payment
Told to recruit others for "bonus profits" — Ponzi structure
Refund "processing fee" requested after raising a withdrawal complaint

Blockchain Red Flags (Post-Scam)

Your deposit wallet immediately forwarded funds to multiple wallets within minutes
Receiving wallet has hundreds of identical small transactions from multiple victims
Funds bridged across chains (ETH→TRON, BNB→ETH) to complicate tracing
Tokens swapped for USDT immediately before being sent onwards
Wallet cluster shows coordinated activity consistent with organised criminal group
Funds passed through known mixer addresses before reaching exchange

How We Investigate Crypto Scams

Our investigations combine deep on-chain forensics with OSINT, scammer infrastructure mapping, and legal documentation — producing evidence that stands up in court.

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Immediate Response

Emergency Case Intake & Triage

Within 90 minutes of contact, a senior investigator reviews all available evidence. We immediately check whether stolen funds are still moving — if so, we initiate live wallet monitoring and begin exchange freeze outreach before triage is complete.

Live MonitoringExchange AlertCase Prioritization
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On-Chain Analysis

Blockchain Transaction Tracing

We trace every transaction from the victim's wallet — across all chains, through bridges and mixers, through OTC desk clusters — to the final exchange deposit. Our blockchain transaction tracing identifies every wallet controlled by the scammer, building a complete fund-flow map.

ChainalysisTRM LabsGraph AnalysisUTXO Heuristics
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Intelligence Gathering

Scammer Infrastructure OSINT

Beyond blockchain data, we build a full intelligence picture: platform domain registration, IP infrastructure, Telegram group infiltration records, social media footprint, past victim forums, and dark web mentions — linking the scam operation to identifiable actors.

Domain OSINTIP AnalysisSocial MediaDark Web Search
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Exchange Intelligence

VASP Attribution & KYC Identification

When stolen funds reach a centralized exchange, our crypto exchange intelligence identifies the specific exchange, deposit cluster, and — using our proprietary VASP database — often the sub-account. We prepare KYC disclosure requests and legal hold packages formatted for each exchange's compliance requirements.

VASP AttributionKYC RequestsFreeze Package
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Legal Deliverable

Forensic Report & Legal Escalation

A comprehensive court-ready forensic report is delivered — complete with transaction graph, scammer wallet attribution, OSINT findings, exchange endpoints, expert certification, and jurisdiction-specific legal escalation guidance for your attorney or law enforcement submission.

Court ReportExpert Sign-offLE Submission
scam-intel — case-#7342 — pig-butchering
// Case Metadata
Scam TypePig Butchering
Amount Lost$158,000 USDT
NetworkTRON TRC20
Duration11 weeks
Contact MethodWhatsApp romance
// On-Chain Findings
Wallets Attributed31 wallets
Platform OperatorIdentified — 4 sites
OTC Desk1 confirmed endpoint
Exchange EndpointBinance — confirmed
KYC Eligible✓ Subpoena ready
// OSINT Findings
Platform DomainRegistered 47d before scam
IP InfrastructureCambodia-hosted VPS
Telegram GroupInfiltration confirmed
Prior Victims14 others identified
Criminal NetworkOrganised crime linked
// Investigation Timeline
Case intake — emergency triage initiated
T+0 hours
Initial on-chain trace — 12 wallets mapped
T+6 hours
Exchange endpoint confirmed — freeze request filed
T+18 hours
Full forensic report delivered to attorney
T+5 days

Forensic Evidence Package

Every scam investigation concludes with a court-ready forensic evidence package — designed to support legal action, law enforcement referrals, and exchange freeze requests.

Scammer Wallet Infrastructure Map
A complete visual graph of every wallet identified in the scam operation — from your initial payment, through intermediate hops, to the final exchange destination. Color-coded by entity type and risk level.
Scam Platform Intelligence Report
Full OSINT dossier on the fraud platform: domain registration history, hosting infrastructure, social media footprint, prior victim reports, operator communications, and links to known criminal networks.
Exchange Subpoena Package
Legal hold documentation prepared for every identified exchange — formatted to each exchange's specific compliance requirements. Ready to file with or without attorney involvement. We can coordinate directly.
Complete Transaction Timeline
Every transaction linked to your case, timestamped, annotated, and structured as a chain-of-custody document. Shows exactly what happened to your funds at every stage — admissible as forensic evidence.
Court-Ready Expert Report & Certification
Professionally formatted, expert-signed forensic report meeting admissibility standards for courts worldwide — every country, every jurisdiction. Includes methodology disclosure, investigator credentials, and chain-of-custody documentation.
Forensic Report — BT-7342
Court Ready
// Investigation Summary
Report IDBT-2025-7342
Scam TypePig Butchering
Victim Loss$158,000 USDT
Networks TracedTRON, BNB, ETH
Scammer Wallets31 attributed
// Key Findings
Exchange EndpointBinance confirmed
OTC Desk1 identified
Platform OperatorIdentified — 4 sites
Criminal NetworkLinked — SE Asia org
Subpoena Status✓ Filed
// Investigation completeness
On-chain trace100%
OSINT intelligence92%
Exchange attribution85%
Legal documentation100%
Scam-Specific Forensic Playbooks

How We Crack Each Fraud Type

Click any scam type to see the specific forensic techniques, tools, and outcomes we deploy for that investigation.

Most common scam type globally

Pig Butchering Investigation

🔴 Average loss $45,000 · USDT TRC20 primary
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Pig butchering scams use romance manipulation to drive victims onto fake investment platforms. Funds are typically pooled in USDT and dispersed through Southeast Asian OTC networks before hitting exchanges. Our playbook includes platform infrastructure mapping, OTC desk identification, and full on-chain wallet clustering.

Platform domain registered through privacy-protected registrar — we pierce this via historical DNS, SSL cert history, and WHOIS data
USDT TRC20 traced through layered wallets using Chainalysis and proprietary TRON graph tools
OTC desk fingerprinted via deposit amount patterns and known wallet cluster signatures
Exchange endpoint identified — Binance, Huobi, OKX most common for this scam type
Prior victim wallets identified in same cluster — strengthens legal case and law enforcement interest
TRONBNB ChainETHOTC Desk Tracing
Highly underreported — shame prevents victims reporting

Romance Scam Investigation

🔴 Average loss $35,000 · BTC + USDT primary
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Romance scams involve long-term emotional manipulation. Scammers often use stolen profile photos and AI-generated personas. Bitcoin transfers are typically routed through mixing services before reaching P2P exchanges or centralized platforms. OSINT helps us link the persona to known scammer networks.

BTC trace through Wasabi/JoinMarket using timing correlation and amount matching heuristics
Profile photo reverse-searched across 30+ social platforms — source identity often discoverable
Communication analysis — WhatsApp/Telegram metadata, phone number intelligence
P2P exchange identification — LocalBitcoins, Paxful, Noones account attribution
Bank transfer records cross-referenced with on-chain timing for conviction-grade evidence
BitcoinUSDTMixer De-anonOSINT ID
Often backed by organised crime networks

Fake Investment Platform Investigation

🔴 Average loss $120,000 · Multi-chain
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Sophisticated fraud platforms display professional interfaces, fake trading histories, and fabricated regulatory approvals. Victim deposits are immediately dispersed across multiple wallets and chains. Our multi-chain tracing covers every network simultaneously, identifying all exchange endpoints.

Full multi-chain fund-flow map across ETH, TRON, BNB, Polygon, and bridges
Platform operator infrastructure — hosting, CDN, payment gateway all attributed
Dark web forum mentions searched for platform name, operator aliases, victim reports
6+ exchange endpoints identified in complex cases — each receives a separate subpoena package
Links established to prior scam operations run by same infrastructure — repeat criminal pattern
Multi-ChainBridge TracingDark Web OSINTMulti-Exchange
Automated at scale — thousands of victims per campaign

Wallet Drainer Investigation

🔴 Average loss $28,000 · ETH + Solana primary
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Wallet drainers use malicious smart contract approvals to steal all tokens and NFTs in a single transaction. The attacker infrastructure is sophisticated — using drainer-as-a-service platforms that handle hundreds of victims simultaneously. We identify the specific DaaS operator and all linked victim wallets.

Malicious approval transaction decoded — exact function calls, target contract, and stolen assets documented
Drainer contract code analysed — linked to known DaaS platforms (Angel, Inferno, MS, Pink Drainer)
NFT transfer chain traced through NFT marketplaces — often resold through Magic Eden, Blur, OpenSea
ETH proceeds traced through DEX swaps to exchange deposit — 85% reach identifiable CEX
Phishing infrastructure mapped — domain, hosting, linked social accounts all documented
EthereumSolanaNFT TracingDaaS ID
Deployer wallets intentionally obfuscated

DeFi Rug Pull Investigation

🔴 Average loss $67,000 · ETH DeFi primary
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DeFi rug pulls involve developers removing liquidity or exploiting hidden contract functions. The deployer wallet is carefully pre-funded through tumbled sources to prevent attribution. Our smart contract forensics and deployer de-anonymization have identified repeat actors behind multiple rugpulls.

Deployer wallet funding source traced — typically from CEX withdrawal via intermediate hops
Smart contract bytecode compared against known malicious patterns and prior rug pull code
Rug proceeds traced through Uniswap/Sushiswap/Curve swaps to ETH, then to CEX
Deployer linked to 2–5 prior rug pull projects via wallet funding patterns and code similarity
Team wallet unlock timing mapped — shows premeditated coordination before "unexpected" rug
EthereumBNB ChainContract AuditDeployer De-anon
Fastest-growing scam category 2024–2025

AI Trading Bot Fraud Investigation

🔴 Average loss $89,000 · USDT pooled
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AI trading fraud platforms use convincing dashboards, fabricated API connections to real exchanges, and social proof manipulation to justify large deposits. Funds are pooled and moved via OTC chains. Multiple scam operations share backend infrastructure — making attribution and evidence cross-linking very productive.

USDT pool wallet traced through OTC chain — individual victim contribution amounts separated in evidence
Platform backend shared with 3–8 other scam operations — all documented in single OSINT report
Operator identity partially reconstructed via payment gateway, app store accounts, and customer data
Affiliate recruiter wallets identified — expands evidence against entire criminal organisation
Exchange accounts identified — often multiple VASPs used to spread cashout risk
TRON USDTOTC ChainPlatform MappingOperator ID
Client Types

Who We Work With

Our scam investigation service supports victims, legal professionals, regulators, and platforms — each receiving investigation deliverables tailored to their needs.

Individual Victims

Scam Victims

You sent crypto to a scammer and want to understand what happened, where your money went, and what legal options exist to pursue recovery or obtain justice.

Complete fund-flow trace from your wallet to scammer's exchange
Exchange freeze request preparation and submission
Forensic report for police report, FBI IC3, or Action Fraud
Attorney referral and legal strategy consultation
Emotional support referrals and victim advocacy guidance
Legal Professionals

Attorneys & Law Firms

You represent crypto fraud victims and need court-ready blockchain forensic evidence, expert testimony, and exchange subpoena packages for your jurisdiction. Our legal support services are built specifically for legal teams.

Court-admissible forensic reports worldwide — any jurisdiction
Expert witness availability for civil and criminal proceedings
Exchange subpoena package preparation — ready to file
Emergency injunction evidence for asset preservation orders
Ongoing case monitoring and supplementary reports
Regulatory & Compliance

Compliance Teams & Regulators

You need to investigate suspicious crypto transactions, support a regulatory action, or prepare evidence for an enforcement proceeding involving crypto fraud.

AML/CTF blockchain forensics and suspicious activity reporting
SAR-ready documentation for financial regulators
OFAC sanctions screening and address attribution
Expert consultation on blockchain evidence interpretation
Regulatory submission documentation in required format

Crypto Scam By The Numbers

Key statistics from our case database and global crypto fraud reporting, updated quarterly.

$0
Lost to crypto scams globally in 2024
↑ FBI IC3 & on-chain data
0%
Of pig butchering victims never report to police
↑ Due to shame and stigma
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Average time for funds to reach an exchange
↑ After initial theft
0%
Of traced funds reached a KYC-linked exchange
↑ Across our case database
Pig Butchering / Fake Investment
% of all crypto fraud losses42%
AI Trading Bot Fraud
% of all crypto fraud losses19%
Romance Scam Crypto
% of all crypto fraud losses15%
Wallet Drainers & Phishing
% of all crypto fraud losses11%
DeFi Rug Pulls
% of all crypto fraud losses8%
Other Crypto Fraud
% of all crypto fraud losses5%
Anonymised Case Studies

Real Investigations. Real Findings.

Summarised outcomes from actual scam investigations — anonymised to protect client confidentiality.

Pig Butchering · TRON USDT
$158,000
WhatsApp Romance → Fake Investment Platform → TRON Layering
Victim cultivated over 11 weeks via WhatsApp romance, deposited $158K USDT in stages. Platform blocked withdrawal with "tax fee" demand. Funds dispersed through 31 wallets across TRON and BNB before hitting Binance.
31 scammer wallets attributed — full cluster map delivered
Binance deposit address confirmed — freeze request filed
Platform OSINT: 4 scam domains linked to same operator
14 prior victims identified in same wallet cluster
Legal hold confirmed by Binance compliance team
Fake Exchange · Multi-Chain
$480,000
Fake Trading Platform → 47 Wallets → 6 Exchange Accounts
Family business lost $480K to a fake multi-chain trading platform. Funds dispersed across 47 wallets on ETH, TRON, and Polygon — routed through 3 bridges and 6 centralized exchange accounts across 4 VASPs.
All 47 wallets mapped and attributed to scammer cluster
6 exchange endpoints across 4 VASPs — all subpoenas filed
Platform operator infrastructure documented via OSINT
Expert testimony provided — active civil court proceedings
$42K bridged to privacy chain — partial attribution only
AI Trading Bot · USDT Pooled
$290,000
AI Bot Platform → OTC Chain → 3-Exchange Cashout Network
Group of 7 investors pooled $290K USDT into a fake AI trading platform. Funds routed through an OTC desk chain before hitting 3 exchange accounts. Platform backend shared with 5 other scam operations.
OTC desk operator fingerprinted — wallet cluster attributed
3 exchange accounts identified — 2 freeze requests accepted
Platform linked to 5 other scam sites via shared infrastructure
Europol referral made — multi-jurisdiction investigation opened
1 exchange in non-cooperative jurisdiction — evidence preserved
Wallet Drainer · ETH + NFTs
$94,000
Fake Mint Site → Inferno Drainer → NFT Resale + ETH Cashout
Victim connected wallet to a fake NFT mint site. Inferno Drainer contract extracted 9 NFTs and $94K in ETH/USDC. NFTs sold through OpenSea and Blur within 20 minutes. ETH swapped and sent to Kraken.
Inferno Drainer operator group identified — known criminal org
NFT buyers identified — recovery demand letters prepared
Kraken deposit address confirmed — account freeze requested
Phishing site infrastructure mapped — 12 linked phishing domains
Evidence submitted to FBI IC3 and Kraken compliance
Romance Scam · Bitcoin
$95,000
LinkedIn Romance → BTC via Wasabi Mixer → Kraken Cashout
Victim manipulated over 4 months via LinkedIn fake relationship. 2.1 BTC sent in 4 transfers. Funds routed through Wasabi CoinJoin before landing at Kraken. Our timing analysis broke the mixer obfuscation.
CoinJoin de-mixed via timing and denomination correlation
Kraken deposit address confirmed — legal hold filed
Scammer persona linked to known criminal network via OSINT
2 BTC outputs remain medium-confidence — noted in report
Emergency injunction evidence filed — hearing scheduled
DeFi Rug Pull · ETH
$220,000
DeFi Protocol Rug → Deployer De-anonymized → 3 Prior Scams Linked
DeFi protocol removed all liquidity in a coordinated rug pull. Deployer wallet traced back to a Coinbase-funded account. Same deployer linked to 3 prior rug pulls via code fingerprinting and wallet patterns.
Deployer wallet de-anonymized — funded from Coinbase KYC account
3 prior rug pulls linked — pattern evidence for criminal intent
Rug proceeds traced through DEXes to 2 CEX accounts
Forensic evidence submitted to Europol and German prosecutors
Expert testimony provided in Munich civil proceedings
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Full scam investigation with multi-chain tracing, victim statement support, exchange freeze & LE referral.

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$4,499
Unlimited chains · Expert witness · 5–10 days

Comprehensive scam takedown — deep trace, mixer de-anon, expert witness & prosecution support.

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6 Scam Types Covered
40+ Blockchains Traced
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Scam Investigation FAQ

Everything you need to know before starting a crypto scam investigation with our team.

What types of crypto scams do you investigate?

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We investigate all major crypto fraud types: pig butchering scams, romance scam crypto fraud, fake investment and trading platforms, wallet drainer attacks, MetaMask phishing, DeFi rug pulls, NFT theft, AI trading bot fraud, fake exchanges, OTC desk fraud, Telegram pump-and-dump schemes, and cloud mining scams. If you lost crypto to fraud and have a wallet address or transaction hash, we can begin an investigation.

How quickly can you start investigating?

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Our emergency response team responds within 90 minutes around the clock. For active scams — where funds have moved within the last 24–72 hours — early action is critical. We can begin live wallet monitoring immediately and file preliminary exchange freeze requests before completing the full investigation, maximising the chance of intercepting funds before cashout.

Can you actually recover my stolen crypto?

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We are a forensic investigation service — we provide blockchain evidence, not direct asset recovery. However, our blockchain forensic reports enable attorneys to file legal holds at exchanges, courts to issue asset freezing orders, and law enforcement to open criminal investigations that can lead to fund recovery. Many clients have successfully recovered funds through these legal mechanisms using our evidence. Be wary of any company that promises guaranteed crypto recovery without legal process — this is itself a common scam targeting fraud victims.

What information do I need to provide to start an investigation?

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Minimum required: the wallet address you sent funds to, and the transaction hash (TXID). More information significantly helps — including the platform name, any communications with the scammer, exchange receipts, dates of transactions, and any other wallet addresses you were given. If you don't have a transaction hash, we can often retrieve it from block explorers using just the wallet address and approximate date.

Is your investigation service confidential?

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Completely. All case information is treated as strictly confidential. We offer NDA signing on request. Many of our clients are professionals, executives, or individuals who have not yet reported to police — we handle all cases with full discretion. Your case details are never shared with third parties without your explicit written consent, except when filing legal hold requests to exchanges on your behalf.

What should I do immediately after being scammed?

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Act immediately — do not send any more funds (even for "taxes", "fees", or "verification"). Screenshot everything: platform pages, chat logs, transaction confirmations. Record all wallet addresses and transaction hashes you were given. Do NOT move funds in your own wallet without consulting us first — this can complicate the trace. Contact us for emergency triage. Then report to your national cybercrime agency (FBI IC3 in the US, Action Fraud in the UK, ACCC in Australia) — our forensic report will support this report significantly.

Can investigations succeed even if it happened months ago?

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Yes. Blockchain data is permanent — transactions from years ago are still fully traceable. While early action increases chances of a successful exchange freeze, investigations on older cases are still highly productive: they establish the evidence trail for legal proceedings, identify the criminal network, and position your case for law enforcement escalation. We have successfully built evidence from cases over 3 years old.

How much does a scam investigation cost?

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We offer an initial consultation and case assessment. Investigation fees depend on complexity — a straightforward USDT trace to a single exchange differs from a multi-chain, multi-year pig butchering investigation with OSINT and legal package preparation. All fees are quoted transparently before work begins. We do not operate on pure contingency, as this creates incentives to over-promise recovery outcomes. Structured payment options are available for complex cases.

How to recover stolen cryptocurrency after a crypto scam?

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To recover stolen cryptocurrency, the first step is a professional blockchain forensics investigation to trace where your funds went. Our crypto scam recovery service traces stolen crypto across all networks, identifies the exchange holding your funds, and prepares the legal evidence needed to file a freeze request and pursue recovery through the courts. The sooner you act, the higher the chance of successful stolen cryptocurrency recovery — we recommend contacting us within 72 hours of the theft.

Do you offer pig butchering scam recovery services?

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Yes — pig butchering scam recovery is one of our most common case types. Pig butchering scams typically route USDT TRC20 through multiple wallets to OTC desks before hitting exchanges. Our pig butchering investigation service traces the complete fund flow, identifies the exchange endpoints, maps the OTC network, and prepares a court-ready evidence package for legal action. We have successfully traced pig butchering scam funds from cases involving losses from $10,000 to over $2 million.