General Fraud & Deception

Lost cryptocurrency to an online scam or fraudulent scheme?

We investigate the transactions you made, reconstruct the movement of funds, and establish the verifiable facts.

Situation: “Lost cryptocurrency to an online scam or fraudulent scheme”
Recognizing The Pattern

What happened in this scam?

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.

Common Red Flags & Tactics Experienced By Victims
1Unsolicited direct messages on Telegram, Discord, or X offering investment opportunities or customer support
2Requests to send cryptocurrency to "verify" or "unlock" an account or receive a doubled payout
3Fake airdrop claims directing you to connect your wallet to claim free tokens
4Fraudulent QR codes or wallet addresses provided by fake support representatives
Individual reviewing frozen account withdrawal alerts on a deceptive trading platform
Real-World Situation

When withdrawals are blocked and demands for fees begin.

Victims typically realise something is wrong when a platform demands unexpected “tax clearance fees” or “liquidity verification” before allowing withdrawals. While the dashboard numbers are simulated, where your actual cryptocurrency moved is permanently recorded on the blockchain.

Forensic Methodology

How Fundoraid investigates crypto scams & fraud

We do not rely on guesses or assumptions. We reconstruct the movement of funds directly from the public blockchain ledger.

1

We examine every transaction hash and identify the exact destination wallet addresses.

2

We follow the path of your funds across supported networks and intermediate wallets.

3

We identify centralized exchanges, liquidity pools, or bridges involved in the flow.

4

We produce an authoritative forensic report ready for official reporting.

On-Chain Footprint We Follow
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tron, Solana, Avalanche, Polygon, and Arbitrum
Cross-chain bridges, token swaps, and smart contract transactions
Centralized exchange deposit addresses and OTC cash-out points
Case Evidence

Real anonymised case example

Past case results do not guarantee identical outcomes, but demonstrate our forensic evidence process.

Case Review

Phishing Token Pre-Sale Scam

Funds Involved: $32,000 ETH
The Incident:

A user intended to participate in an upcoming blockchain token presale, but clicked a sponsored search engine ad linking to a clone of the official project website, sending 10 ETH to a fraudulent contract.

What Fundoraid Discovered:

Fundoraid tracked the funds through a decentralized token swap into DAI and then through a cross-chain bridge into a destination wallet on Polygon, where funds were transferred to an exchange deposit address.

The Outcome & Next Steps:

Delivered a verified transaction trail identifying the exchange deposit account, submitted to national fraud authorities.

FAQ

Questions about crypto scams & fraud

Clear, transparent answers without false promises.

No. Blockchain ledgers are permanent and will never be deleted or modified. We can trace transactions regardless of whether they occurred yesterday or two years ago.
Confidential Case Intake

Lost money to crypto scams & fraud?

Share your transaction hashes or wallet address. We will trace where the cryptocurrency went, pinpoint recipient exchange accounts, and initiate recovery action.

Handled under strict confidentiality