Recognize the pattern
How it starts
Victim comment sections, search ads or technical recovery messages.
The promise
Our team located the funds and guarantees recovery.
What happens next
Incomplete or unverifiable tracing reports imply capabilities they do not prove, followed by added fees or sensitive wallet requests.
Signs to watch for
- Guaranteed recovery through hacking
- Repeated technical charges
- Requests seed phrases, private keys or wallet access
Start with what you can do now
If this happened to you
Stop payments and do not approve new wallet access.
If wallet credentials were exposed, get help from the real wallet provider or a trusted security professional.
Save the recovery messages and transaction IDs for your report.
What to save
Keep the original records. Use copies to organize the details.
- Original scam transaction hashes
- Recovery account and URL
- Technical reports and fee requests
- Further transactions and wallet addresses
Before you send money
- Keep seed phrases, private keys and wallet permissions private.
- A tracing screenshot does not prove someone can recover the funds.
- Report transaction details to the actual exchange and IC3.gov.
These guides explain common patterns. The facts of your situation and your payment provider’s rules determine which steps are available.