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The first 24 hours after crypto theft or fraud: a practical checklist
The first day is about limiting further loss and preserving facts. Use this calm, ordered checklist before evidence disappears.
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Investigation guides and fraud typologies
What we see in real cases: how funds move, which evidence to preserve, and how to recognise a second scam.
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Blocked crypto withdrawals and 'unlocking fees': what to check before paying
A displayed balance is not proof that assets exist. Before paying another fee, verify the platform and preserve the payment trail.
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Can an exchange freeze stolen crypto? How evidence-led requests work
Finding an exchange in the transaction trail can create an actionable lead, but a freeze depends on evidence, timing, jurisdiction and lawful authority.
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Fake investment platforms and "pig butchering": how the money actually moves
Long-con investment fraud is the largest single category of crypto loss. Here is what the on-chain pattern looks like and what evidence matters.
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Wallet drainers: how one signature empties a wallet, and what to do in the first hour
Most drained wallets were never hacked. A signature granted spending permission — here is how to read it and how to respond.
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Fake recovery services: how to tell a real investigation from a second scam
Being defrauded once puts you on a list. These are the checks that reliably separate an investigator from a second fraud.
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