Cryptocurrency scam investigations
Choose what happened to you. We organize our investigations around your situation to trace where your cryptocurrency moved and establish the verified facts.
Investment Scams
“I sent crypto to an investment platform and cannot withdraw”
Fake investment schemes convince victims to deposit Bitcoin, Ethereum, or USDT into websites promising automated daily profits, AI trading algorithms, or guaranteed returns. When you request a withdrawal, the operators demand extra "liquidity deposits", "clearance fees", or "capital gains taxes" before disappearing.
Romance Scams
“Someone I met online convinced me to transfer cryptocurrency”
Romance and relationship scams (often called "pig butchering" or sha zhu pan) involve scammers building personal trust over weeks or months on dating apps, social media, or messaging channels. Eventually, they introduce a "special investment opportunity", a deceptive liquidity pool, or a crypto trading portal.
Fake Trading Platforms
“A platform shows money in my account but will not let me withdraw it”
Deceptive trading portals and fabricated brokerages display simulated dashboards showing large account balances and profitable trades. In reality, the numbers on screen are completely fabricated. When you attempt to withdraw, the website claims your account is frozen or demands additional payments.
Crypto Scams & Fraud
“Lost cryptocurrency to an online scam or fraudulent scheme”
Cryptocurrency scams take many forms: deceptive token presales, airdrop phishing, social media giveaways, impersonation of crypto influencers, and fake customer support desks. Regardless of the scheme, every transfer leaves an immutable record on the blockchain.
Wallet Hacks & Drainers
“Transactions left my wallet that I did not authorize”
Wallet hacks and drainers occur when a victim inadvertently signs a malicious smart contract approval, visits a phishing site, or has their private seed phrase compromised. Automated drainer scripts sweep tokens and NFTs within seconds across multiple addresses.
Stolen Cryptocurrency
“Cryptocurrency was stolen from my wallet or account”
Whether through malware, unauthorized account access, physical device theft, or fraudulent transfer requests, stolen cryptocurrency leaves an unbroken cryptographic trail across the public ledger. We follow that trail to identify where the assets landed.