Low fees, high speed, international reach: What makes Polygon attractive to users is also exploited by crypto fraudsters. Using a real case involving €450,000 in damages, we show how perpetrators transfer funds via Polygon and how professional blockchain forensics can still uncover the traces.
Crypto fraudsters leave traces not only on the blockchain but also on the open internet. OSINT – Open Source Intelligence – makes these traces visible. This article explains how OSINT is used in crypto investigations, which sources are relevant, and why combining it with blockchain forensics is so effective.
For stablecoins like USDT and USDC, there's a unique tool available after a crypto scam: issuers can directly freeze stolen coins. This article explains how the freeze function works, what requirements must be met, and how Crypto Investigation can help.
Stolen Bitcoins are not lost. The blockchain permanently records every transaction – and professional forensics transforms this into a precise tracking tool. This guide explains step by step how to recover stolen Bitcoins, what measures must be taken immediately, and what is important when filing a police report.
When stolen cryptocurrencies are moved across Layer 2 networks like Arbitrum, a glance at the block explorer isn't enough. Reliable tracing requires a methodical analysis of every single step—from Ethereum through bridge contracts to subsequent activity on Arbitrum. This is precisely how we proceed with cross-chain mandates.
Decentralized financial systems promise high returns without intermediaries – and are simultaneously one of the most frequently abused areas for crypto fraud. This article explains rug pulls, flash loan attacks, and honeypot tokens, how blockchain forensics can solve even complex DeFi frauds, and what concrete steps victims can take.
The case of Manuel R. demonstrates how structured crypto forensics and swift action can work together: A forensic analysis provided investigators with the basis for securing approximately €35,000 on a crypto exchange. Simultaneously, a subsequent recovery scam attempt was thwarted at the last minute by a cancellation in online banking.
Are coins sent through a mixer gone forever? This article explains in an easy-to-understand way how crypto mixers work, what types exist – from custodial mixers to Tornado Cash and CoinJoin to privacy coins – where forensic analysis begins despite mixing, and when professional investigation is worthwhile for those affected.
Can stolen cryptocurrencies really be traced? This article explains in an easy-to-understand way how modern crypto forensics works, why the blockchain is pseudonymous and not anonymous, what role exchanges and KYC data play, where mixers and privacy coins make it harder to trace the theft, and when the use of professional blockchain forensics is worthwhile for those affected.
Sophia W. lost €184,000 to an online acquaintance who lured her step by step into a supposed crypto investment platform. This report tells the true story, explains the mechanics of modern romance scams using deepfakes and cross-chain money laundering, and shows how forensic investigations were able to recover €112,000 despite international criminal networks.
