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  1. Reporting malicious wallet addresses

    Users that want to report cryptocurrency fraud or want to report stolen cryptocurrency  sometimes want to report the addresses associated with the fraud. Reporting the addresses can be helpful to notify exchanges about questionable or illicit sour...
  2. Pursuing crypto fraud recoveries: Better to work with law enforcement or file a lawsuit?

    Reasons to File a Lawsuit Rather Than Working with Law Enforcement Faster – Criminal matters with law enforcement can take years to play out, if it even gets to that stage. Civil legal proceedings aren't fast, but they are usually faster. ...
  3. Rescusing locked or staked crypto from a compromised wallet

    you should also keep in mind that hackers sometimes employ sweeping bots that operate 24/7 that are designed to sweep any funds that become available in a compromised wallet as soon as possible
  4. How to recognize phishing attempts

    Learn how to recognize phishing emails, texts, fake websites, wallet requests, and cryptocurrency exchange impersonation attempts.
  5. Avoiding Crypto Drainers, Approval Phishing and Malicious Smart Contracts

    Learn how crypto wallet drainers, approval phishing, and malicious smart contracts work—and how to revoke approvals and protect your crypto assets.
  6. How to Gather Blockchain Transaction Data and Evidence for an Investigation

    For any type of cryptocurrency theft, fraud, scam, or exploit, it is essential to gather and provide the relevant blockchain transaction data associated with the incident if you're hoping to pursue it or have the matter investigated. It's the firs...
  7. Unable to withdraw from my exchange account

    If any exchange you are using is not processing a withdrawal request you have made, there are a variety of possible reasons why it may have failed. Troubleshoot using the possible reasons for failure below. 1. Additional authentication may be req...
  8. Is it worth filing a lawsuit to try to recover cryptocurrency losses

    While a lawsuit can be filed against a 'John Doe' with the hopes they can be identified later on, it is important for there to be assets that one can go after if needed
  9. What are the steps and stages of an investigation?

    The stages an investigation might take varies considerably from one case to another, but below is an overview of the stages of a semi-typical investigation. 1. User submits incident report to Cryptoforensic Investigators. This includes background...
  10. How to Avoid a Crypto Seed Phrase Compromise

    Learn how to protect your crypto seed phrase, avoid phishing and unsafe storage, and respond if your wallet recovery phrase is compromised.