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🔍 Crypto Scam Recovery Specialists

Crypto Scam Recovery — Recover Scammed Funds in 2026

Lost cryptocurrency to an investment scam, fake trading platform, or pig butchering operation? Our blockchain forensics team traces stolen funds and coordinates recovery. No recovery — no fee.

No upfront payment
15–25% of recovered only
Free 2-hour assessment
US · UK · CA · AU · NZ
$2.3B+
Crypto lost to scams in 2025
<10%
Law enforcement recovery rate
2 hrs
Free forensic assessment
7–21
Days average recovery time

What Is Crypto Scam Recovery and How Does It Work?

Crypto scam recovery is the process of tracing, locating, and recovering cryptocurrency funds lost to fraudulent schemes. Unlike bank transfers, cryptocurrency transactions are irreversible at the network level — but that does not mean the funds are gone forever.

Every cryptocurrency transaction is permanently recorded on a public blockchain. Our crypto recovery specialists use blockchain forensics tools to trace exactly where your funds moved after the scam — through exchange hops, mixer services, and terminal wallets — then coordinate recovery through legal enforcement pathways and exchange cooperation mechanisms.

The key difference between a legitimate recovery service and a scam: legitimate services charge zero upfront. We earn 15–25% of the amount we recover. Nothing more.

Important: If any service demanded upfront payment before beginning recovery work, that is a secondary scam targeting crypto fraud victims. All legitimate operations including ours work on contingency only. See our FAQ for red flags →

Types of Crypto Scams We Recover From

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Pig Butchering Scams

The most common crypto fraud in 2025–2026. Scammers build trust via WhatsApp or dating apps then introduce a fake trading platform. Recovery rate is good within 90 days.

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Fake Trading Platforms

Fraudulent crypto brokerages showing fabricated profits that then disappear or demand withdrawal "taxes". Hundreds listed in CFTC, FCA, and ASIC fraud advisories.

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Romance Scam Transfers

Cryptocurrency sent to someone met on Tinder, Instagram, or Telegram who created an emotional relationship before requesting funds. FBI and Interpol coordination available.

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Exchange Hacks / SIM Swap

Crypto stolen via compromised exchange accounts or SIM swap attacks bypassing SMS 2FA. Exchange cooperation and law enforcement are primary recovery pathways.

DeFi Exploits / Rug Pulls

Liquidity pool drains, flash loan exploits, and smart contract attacks. The most technically complex cases — requiring DeFi protocol expertise.

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Lost Wallet Access

Not a scam — but funds you can't access. Forgotten passwords, corrupted wallet files, or lost seed phrases. Cryptographic recovery when partial information is available.

What You Need to Start a Recovery Case

Provide as much of the following as possible. You do not need all of these — even partial information is a valid starting point:

  • Transaction IDs (TXIDs) of the transfers you made to the scam platform
  • Wallet addresses you sent funds to (or that the scammer used)
  • Name of the platform, website URL, or app used
  • Dates and approximate amounts of each transfer
  • Cryptocurrency type — Bitcoin, USDT, ETH, or other
  • Any communications with the scammer (screenshots are useful)
  • Confirmation of what law enforcement steps, if any, you have already taken

How the Crypto Scam Recovery Process Works

  1. 01

    Submit Your Case

    Describe what happened via our secure encrypted form. Include transaction IDs, wallet addresses, platform name, and amounts. Takes 5 minutes. No real name required.

  2. 02

    Free Blockchain Forensic Assessment (2 Hours)

    Our specialist traces your fund movements using professional blockchain analytics. Within 2 hours you receive an assessment showing exactly where your funds moved and the recommended recovery pathway.

  3. 03

    Recovery Pathway Identified

    We explain precisely where your funds are, which exchanges hold them, and the recovery probability. No obligation to proceed.

  4. 04

    Contingency Agreement

    We agree on the recovery percentage — 15–25% of the recovered amount only. Zero upfront payment. We earn only when you recover funds.

  5. 05

    Recovery Operations Begin

    Active recovery via regulated exchange cooperation, legal enforcement coordination, or technical methodology depending on your specific case. Timeline: 7–21 days for most cases.

  6. 06

    Funds Returned to Your Wallet

    Recovered funds transferred to your wallet. Our percentage deducted from the recovered amount. Full case report provided for your records or legal proceedings.

How Long Does Crypto Scam Recovery Take?

Scam Type Typical Timeline Key Factor
Pig butchering scam7–21 daysAct within 90 days of incident
Fake trading platform10–30 daysExchange cooperation response times
Romance scam transfer14–45 daysLaw enforcement pathway complexity
Exchange hack / SIM swap5–14 daysExchange cooperation and evidence quality
Lost wallet / seed phrase3–10 daysHow much partial information is available
DeFi exploit / rug pull10–30 daysMost complex — protocol-specific methodology
Time is critical. The longer funds sit in exchange accounts, the harder they become to freeze. If your incident occurred within the last 90 days, your recovery probability is significantly higher. Submit your case now →

Crypto Scam Recovery by Country

🇺🇸 United States

FBI IC3, FTC, and CFTC pathways. FinCEN-registered exchange cooperation. All 50 states.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

FCA-regulated exchange cooperation. Action Fraud coordination. FCA Crypto Unit for large cases.

🇨🇦 Canada

FINTRAC-registered exchange cooperation. RCMP coordination. All provinces covered.

🇦🇺 Australia

AUSTRAC exchange cooperation. ASIC fraud pathways. AFP and ACORN reporting integration.

🇳🇿 New Zealand

FMA coordination. NZ Police Financial Intelligence Unit. Full NZ coverage.

🌍 Other Countries

Top 30 per-capita income countries covered. Contact us for country-specific assessment.

Verified Client Results

We protect client privacy and do not publish specific case amounts publicly. Our verified testimonials page contains anonymised case summaries from clients across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand — including pig butchering cases, fake broker cases, and exchange hack recoveries. Every testimonial includes case type, country, approximate recovery range, and timeline.

Frequently Asked Questions — Crypto Scam Recovery

Can scammed cryptocurrency actually be recovered?
Yes, in many cases. Cryptocurrency leaves a permanent, public record on the blockchain — it cannot be made to disappear. Recovery success depends on how quickly you act, which exchanges currently hold the funds, and whether those exchanges are in regulated jurisdictions. Our free forensic assessment tells you the honest probability for your specific case before you commit to anything. Learn more about our crypto recovery process →
How much does crypto scam recovery cost?
Zero upfront cost. We charge 15–25% of the amount we successfully recover — nothing if we recover nothing. Any service demanding upfront payment — regardless of what they call it — is itself a scam.
What is a pig butchering scam and can the funds be recovered?
Pig butchering (sha zhu pan) is a long-form investment fraud where scammers build a relationship over weeks then introduce a fake crypto trading platform showing fabricated profits. Funds are often recoverable if action is taken within 90 days, as funds frequently transit regulated exchanges where freezing orders can be applied.
How do I know a crypto recovery service is legitimate?
The single most reliable indicator is payment structure. Legitimate crypto recovery services never charge upfront. They charge a percentage of what they recover. If any service asks for payment before beginning work — regardless of what they call it — this is a secondary scam. See our full FAQ on identifying legitimate recovery services →
What happens if my crypto cannot be recovered?
You pay nothing. If our assessment determines recovery is not viable, we tell you clearly before any commitment. If we take on a case and cannot complete recovery, you owe us zero. You receive the forensic report we produced at no charge for use in any law enforcement reports.
How long does it take to recover scammed crypto?
Most pig butchering and fake platform cases resolve within 7–21 days when funds are still at regulated exchanges. Romance scam and DeFi cases take 14–45 days depending on enforcement pathway complexity. The free 2-hour forensic assessment gives you a specific timeline estimate for your case.

Ready to Start Your Crypto Scam Recovery?

Free forensic assessment in 2 hours. No upfront payment. 15–25% of recovered funds only.
Trusted by clients across the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

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