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Crypto fraud — preserving the traces
In crypto fraud, payments in cryptocurrency are obtained by deception or wallets are drained. Transactions are publicly traceable — which is why fast, complete preservation of the traces is decisive.
Updated: 2026-06-19
Immediate steps
- 1Record all wallet addresses and transaction hashes (TXIDs) — yours and the other party’s.
- 2Preserve the entire communication (chats, e-mails, profiles, phone numbers).
- 3Document platform and website URLs and the ads through which contact began.
- 4Take timestamped screenshots of transfers and account movements.
- 5File a police report and attach all evidence.
- 6If paid via an exchange: contact support and report the case with evidence.
What not to do
- Do not pay the other side anything more — “unlock” or “tax” demands are part of the scheme.
- Do not pay “recovery agents” who promise guaranteed retrieval — this is often a second fraud.
- Do not delete evidence, even if the accounts appear blocked.
When professional help makes sense
We follow publicly traceable transaction paths, assess addresses and movements in a structured way and document the result — without a guarantee of recovering funds.
Get in touchCommon questions
- Can stolen cryptocurrency be recovered?
- Recovery is not guaranteed. What is possible: tracing transactions, identifying touchpoints (e.g. exchanges) and documenting this for a police report and your bank.
- What is a transaction hash?
- The unique identifier of a blockchain transaction — the basis of any crypto tracing.
- How do I spot a recovery scam?
- By upfront payment and guarantee promises. Serious work does not promise certain retrieval.