Welcome to our blog! Here we regularly publish in-depth analyses, the latest news and in-depth research from the world of cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology and digital finance.
After the scam, someone contacts you claiming to have found your money. This is now the most dangerous moment. Why the second scam often follows just days after the first, how to recognize it, and what you should do before paying anything.
First the loss, then the summons: After a crypto scam, victims are increasingly finding themselves targeted by investigators. As an unwitting money mule, you become a suspect, and you also face a civil lawsuit from the actual victims. We show you how this second wave works and how you can prove that you were deceived.
An unknown incoming payment of 0.00000001 Bitcoin seems harmless, but it can be the starting point of a dust attack. Using a fictional example, we'll show how attackers can reconstruct an entire wallet cluster from this, why it later becomes a phishing attempt, and what simple steps you can take to protect your privacy and your coins.
First the fraud, then the account freeze: Banks and cryptocurrency exchanges are increasingly freezing the accounts of victims because their payment flows appear to be money laundering. We show how victims can unknowingly become money mules, why the account freeze occurs, and what immediate steps you can take to prove your victim status.
Has your money been transferred through wallets or payment service providers associated with the Huione Group as part of a crypto fraud? This doesn't mean all avenues have been exhausted. A professional blockchain analysis today often provides significantly more information than just a few years ago. This article explains the legal situation surrounding the Huione Group, the status of international investigations, and your specific options as a victim.
Crypto fraud can affect even experienced investors. Those who are aware of the most common scams, take the right technical precautions, and act quickly if they suspect fraud significantly reduce their risk. This prevention guide explains all the important warning signs, specific protective measures, and the correct steps to take if fraud has already occurred.
Crypto fraudsters are rarely based in Germany. International networks, fake platforms from Southeast Asia, and borderless transactions make prosecution complex. This article explains how international investigations into crypto fraud work, which authorities cooperate, and how forensic reports play a crucial role.
Crypto fraudsters are rarely based in Germany. International networks, fake platforms from Southeast Asia, and borderless transactions make prosecution complex. This article explains how international investigations into crypto fraud work, which authorities cooperate, and how forensic reports play a crucial role.
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.
