Report Cryptocurrency Fraud
Comprehensive guide to reporting cryptocurrency fraud to authorities, documenting evidence, and pursuing recovery through legal and technical channels.
Immediate actions (first 24 hours)
Stop all communication
Block all contact from perpetrators. Do not respond to further messages or threats. Do not attempt to negotiate recovery directly.
Preserve all evidence
Screenshot all conversations, transaction records, wallet addresses, and blockchain confirmations. Document timestamps and preserve with cryptographic hashing.
Document losses
Record exact amounts lost, transaction dates, exchange rates at time of loss, and current value. Calculate financial impact for insurance and legal claims.
Notify financial institutions
Contact your bank, credit card company, and payment processor immediately. Report potential account compromise and place fraud alerts.
Reporting to authorities
Federal agencies (free, confidential reporting)
- FBI (IC3.gov): Internet Crime Complaint Center. Primary federal portal for cryptocurrency fraud. Reports distributed to FBI, Secret Service, and Interpol.
- SEC.gov/complaint: For investment fraud and securities violations involving cryptocurrency or tokens.
- FinCEN: Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. Report money laundering and suspicious financial activity.
- State Attorney General: Consumer protection division handles state-level fraud complaints and enforcement.
- FTC IdentityTheft.gov: For identity theft related to cryptocurrency fraud.
International reporting (for cross-border fraud)
- UK NCA: National Crime Agency for UK-based fraud
- Europol: European law enforcement for EU-based incidents
- RCMP: Royal Canadian Mounted Police for Canadian incidents
- Interpol: International police coordination for perpetrator tracking
Evidence documentation checklist
Essential documents to collect
- All email communications and screenshots with timestamps
- Social media conversation screenshots (private messages, comments)
- Website screenshots showing promises and terms
- Blockchain transactions (on Etherscan, Blockscan, etc.)
- Wallet addresses involved in fraud
- Bank transfer confirmations and receipt records
- KYC documents you provided
- Video call recordings (if applicable)
- Phone call logs and voicemail transcripts
- Device metadata (photos EXIF data, timestamps)
Document preservation methods
- Calculate SHA-256 hash of all files for integrity verification
- Store copies in at least 3 secure locations (encrypted USB, cloud, external drive)
- Create detailed index with timestamps and file descriptions
- Obtain certified copies from financial institutions when possible
Professional recovery assistance
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- Forensic analysis of blockchain transactions and fund flows
- Perpetrator infrastructure mapping and attribution
- Exchange emergency hold coordination for rapid fund freezing
- Evidence packaging for law enforcement prosecution
- Civil asset recovery litigation support
- Multi-jurisdictional recovery coordination
Contact us immediately for a confidential case evaluation. Average recovery timeline: 30-90 days for traceable cases.