Crypto Fraud Recovery Guides

Free, practical resources to help you navigate the aftermath of a cryptocurrency scam. From evidence collection to law enforcement reporting, these guides walk you through every step.

How to Recover from a Bitcoin Scam

A step-by-step guide to acting quickly after being scammed, gathering evidence, reporting to authorities, and exploring legal options for fund recovery.

How to Collect Evidence for Crypto Fraud

Learn which records to preserve, how to extract transaction data from blockchain explorers, and how to document communications and websites used by scammers.

Where to Report a Crypto Scam

A comprehensive directory of law enforcement agencies, financial regulators, exchange reporting channels, and community resources for reporting cryptocurrency fraud.

Bitcoin Fraud — What to Do?

Step-by-step guide for Bitcoin fraud victims in Germany: immediate actions, filing a police report, BaFin complaint, evidence preservation, recovery options, and recognizing common scam patterns.

Report Crypto Fraud — Where and How

Comprehensive directory of all reporting channels for crypto fraud in Germany and internationally: police, BaFin, BKA, FBI IC3, exchanges (Binance, Coinbase, Kraken), ChainAbuse, and community platforms.

Trace a Bitcoin Transaction

How to trace a Bitcoin transaction step by step: find your TXID, use blockchain explorers (Blockchain.com, Blockchair, Mempool.space), understand inputs/outputs, and when professional forensics are needed.

File a Criminal Complaint for Bitcoin Fraud

How to file a criminal complaint for Bitcoin fraud in Germany: legal basis (§263, §263a StGB), online filing, LKA cybercrime units, evidence preparation, and realistic expectations.

Ethereum Fraud — What to Do?

Guide for Ethereum scam victims: Rug Pulls, Fake Token Approvals, Phishing, DeFi fraud — immediate actions, revoke token approvals, Etherscan tracing, filing reports, and recovery options.

How to Track a Bitcoin Transaction

Step-by-step guide to tracking Bitcoin transactions: find your TXID, use blockchain explorers (Blockchain.com, Blockchair, Mempool.space), understand inputs and outputs, multi-hop tracing, and professional forensics.

How to File a Crypto Fraud Complaint

How to file criminal complaints for cryptocurrency fraud with FBI IC3, FTC, SEC, local police, and international authorities. Evidence preparation, filing tips, and realistic expectations.

Ethereum Scam Recovery

Complete guide for Ethereum scam victims: rug pulls, fake token approvals, phishing, DeFi fraud — immediate actions, revoke approvals, Etherscan tracing, law enforcement filing, and recovery options.

Where and How to Report Cryptocurrency Fraud

Every reporting channel for crypto fraud: FBI IC3, FTC, SEC, local police, exchanges (Binance, Coinbase, Kraken), ChainAbuse, community platforms, and international agencies.

Binance Scam Reported — What Happens Next?

You reported a scam to Binance but nothing happened? Learn what realistically happens after a Binance fraud report, why a police report with blockchain evidence is critical, and how to escalate.

Is Filing a Criminal Complaint for Crypto Fraud Worth It?

Should you file a Strafanzeige for crypto fraud in Germany? Legal basis (§263/§263a StGB), what evidence you need, realistic expectations, timelines, and when to combine with civil litigation.

How to Trace a Bitcoin Wallet

How Bitcoin wallet tracing works: UTXO model, blockchain explorers, multi-hop tracing, exchange address identification, cluster analysis, and when professional forensics are needed.

What to Do If You've Been Scammed — Action Plan

Just discovered you've been scammed with cryptocurrency? Here's exactly what to do in the next 24 hours, 7 days, and beyond to maximize your chances of recovery.

Crypto Fraud — What to Do? Immediate Steps

Step-by-step emergency guide for crypto fraud victims: first 24 hours, first week, securing blockchain evidence, recognizing recovery scams, and realistic expectations for fund recovery.