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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. 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
  3. Do you know any good crypto attorneys that you can recommend?

    Yes, we do. Sometimes it can indeed be helpful to have an attorney that has some basic knowledge of cryptocurrency. We've worked with many attorneys we can recommend. If you are looking for a recommendation or referral to an attorney shoot us an ...
  4. 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...
  5. Is it best to store crypto on a hardware wallet?

    Storing cryptocurrency on a hardware wallet is generally regarded as one of the safest and most secure ways to self-custody cryptocurrency so long as the user stores the backup seed phrase in a safe and prudent location
  6. 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
  7. Can a pending cryptocurrency transaction be cancelled?

    A cryptocurrency transaction that has been confirmed and posted to the blockchain cannot be cancelled or reversed. A cryptocurrency transaction that has not yet been confirmed but has been submitted and is currently 'pending' can usually be cance...
  8. 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.
  9. Do mixers or privacy coins like Monero reduce recovery prospects

    while it's generally not great news when mixers or privacy coins are utilized by a malicious actor, it's not necessarily a dead end, as such obfuscation efforts can sometimes be defeated.
  10. 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...