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.
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.
More and more crypto investors are reporting cases of fraud involving Ledger and Ledger Live. Phishing, fake update emails, manipulated devices or fake supports are aimed at stealing the recovery phrase - with expensive consequences for those affected. In our latest article, you can find out which scams are currently circulating, how you can effectively protect your crypto balance and what legal steps you can take in an emergency.
Victims of fraud usually rightly ask themselves whether they can recover the lost assets. In principle, crypto transfers confirmed in the blockchain cannot be reversed. However, there are exceptions and ways to get back the money you thought you had lost.
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