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  1. Is this crypto exchange platform legit?

    About 99% of the time when people ask us the question, the answer is no, the crypto exchange platform is not legit; on the contrary, it's fraudulent
  2. What is Tainted cryptocurrency?

    Tainted cryptocurrency is a concept that suggest that cryptocurrency that is associated with illicit activity is "dirty" and that it remains that way indefinitely.
  3. 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...
  4. Am I Being Scammed?

    If you have been trying to withdraw your funds, and the platform has not allowed you to perform a withdrawal, and has instead come up with various excuses (e.g. you have to pay a 'tax' first, or some bogus fee), it is undoubtedly a scam.
  5. Reversing bank and credit card transfers

    When users realize they've been a victim of a cryptocurrency scam, it is common for them to try and determine if any funds can be recovered. Cryptocurrency transactions can't be reversed once they have been sent and confirmed on the blockchain, ho...
  6. What's the most secure cryptocurrency wallet?

    It is safer to store cryptocurrency on a cold wallet (usually a hardware wallet device), whereby the private keys are not stored on any internet-connected device, as opposed to storing cryptocurrency on a hot wallet, whereby the private keys are s...
  7. How to help ensure you don't lose crypto to another fraud or hack again

    The best way is by educating yourself about the various types of scams and frauds out there, and how they work, and then taking corrective measures and improving your security & OPSEC
  8. Crypto wallet is frozen and can't initiate transfers

    Crypto wallet is frozen
  9. Is it worth filing a lawsuit to try to recovery 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
  10. Distinguishing phishing messages warning of technical problems from legitimate technical issues

    A common tactic used by phishing attackers is warn users of an urgent technical issue with their wallet or exchange account that purportedly requires the users' quick action to avoid a loss of funds. In almost all cases, this warning is bogus and...