🪙 Cryptocurrency Fraud
Cryptocurrency Scams (Rug Pulls, ICO Scams, Exchange Thefts)
We trace stolen cryptocurrency across blockchains, identify perpetrators, and work with exchanges to freeze and recover assets.
Professionals Involved:
Blockchain analysts, lawyers, cybersecurity experts
Timeline:
2-6 months depending on complexity
Evidence Needed:
Wallet addresses, transaction IDs, communication records
Crypto Wallet Loss & Seed Phrase Recovery
Forensic recovery attempts for lost wallets, compromised seed phrases, and locked accounts.
Professionals Involved:
Forensic analysts, cryptography experts
Timeline:
1-3 months
Evidence Needed:
Partial seed phrases, wallet files, device backups
Crypto Exchange Fraud / Account Compromise
Investigate unauthorized access to exchange accounts, trace stolen funds, and pursue legal action against exchanges.
Professionals Involved:
Lawyers, cybersecurity experts, blockchain analysts
Timeline:
3-8 months
Evidence Needed:
Account logs, IP addresses, transaction history
NFT Scams & Marketplace Fraud
Recover stolen NFTs, investigate fake marketplaces, and pursue perpetrators of NFT rug pulls.
Professionals Involved:
Blockchain analysts, lawyers, digital forensics
Timeline:
2-5 months
Evidence Needed:
NFT contract addresses, marketplace records, wallet addresses
🆔 Identity Theft & Fraud
Identity Theft / Identity Fraud (Account Takeover, SSN, NIN, BVN Abuse)
Comprehensive identity restoration, credit monitoring, legal action against perpetrators, and account recovery.
Professionals Involved:
Lawyers, identity theft specialists, cybersecurity experts
Timeline:
3-12 months
Evidence Needed:
Police reports, credit reports, fraudulent account statements
SIM Swap Fraud
Investigate SIM swap attacks, recover compromised accounts, and pursue legal action against carriers and perpetrators.
Professionals Involved:
Lawyers, telecom investigators, cybersecurity experts
Timeline:
2-6 months
Evidence Needed:
Carrier records, account access logs, police reports
💰 Financial & Investment Fraud
Investment & Trading Fraud (Ponzi, Pyramid, Fake Funds)
Investigate fraudulent investment schemes, trace funds, and pursue civil and criminal action.
Professionals Involved:
Financial forensic analysts, lawyers, investigators
Timeline:
6-18 months
Evidence Needed:
Investment contracts, bank statements, communication records
Forex / Binary Options Scams
Recover funds from fake forex brokers and binary options platforms through legal action and asset tracing.
Professionals Involved:
Financial analysts, lawyers, cybersecurity experts
Timeline:
4-12 months
Evidence Needed:
Trading platform records, deposit receipts, communication logs
Credit Card & Payment Fraud (Unauthorized Charges)
Dispute fraudulent charges, investigate merchant fraud, and pursue restitution.
Professionals Involved:
Financial investigators, lawyers, compliance officers
Timeline:
1-4 months
Evidence Needed:
Card statements, transaction records, police reports
Bank Transfer / Wire Fraud / Unauthorized ACH
Trace unauthorized bank transfers, work with financial institutions to freeze funds, and pursue recovery.
Professionals Involved:
Lawyers, financial forensic analysts, bank liaisons
Timeline:
2-8 months
Evidence Needed:
Bank statements, wire transfer receipts, authorization records
💼 Business & Corporate Fraud
Business Email Compromise (BEC) / CEO Fraud
Investigate email compromise, trace fraudulent wire transfers, and pursue perpetrators internationally.
Professionals Involved:
Cybersecurity experts, lawyers, financial investigators
Timeline:
3-10 months
Evidence Needed:
Email headers, wire transfer records, company policies
Invoice & Vendor Payment Fraud
Investigate fake invoices, compromised vendor accounts, and fraudulent payment redirections.
Professionals Involved:
Forensic accountants, lawyers, cybersecurity experts
Timeline:
2-6 months
Evidence Needed:
Invoices, payment records, vendor communication
Merchant Fraud / Chargebacks & Friendly Fraud
Defend against fraudulent chargebacks and investigate merchant account compromise.
Professionals Involved:
Payment specialists, lawyers, fraud analysts
Timeline:
1-3 months
Evidence Needed:
Transaction records, delivery confirmations, customer communication
💔 Romance & Social Engineering Scams
Romance Scams / Dating Fraud
Investigate romance scammers, trace funds sent to fake profiles, and pursue international recovery.
Professionals Involved:
Private investigators, lawyers, cybersecurity experts
Timeline:
3-9 months
Evidence Needed:
Chat logs, payment receipts, profile information
Sextortion / Blackmail
Handle sextortion cases with discretion, pursue perpetrators, and work with law enforcement.
Professionals Involved:
Cybersecurity experts, lawyers, law enforcement liaisons
Timeline:
1-6 months
Evidence Needed:
Threat messages, payment demands, communication records
Impersonation Scams (Government / Law Enforcement)
Investigate government impersonation scams and pursue perpetrators.
Professionals Involved:
Investigators, lawyers, law enforcement liaisons
Timeline:
2-6 months
Evidence Needed:
Call recordings, payment records, impersonation evidence
🔐 Cybercrime & Ransomware
Ransomware & Extortion
Incident response, containment, negotiation with threat actors, and recovery of encrypted data.
Professionals Involved:
Cybersecurity experts, negotiators, forensic analysts, lawyers
Timeline:
Immediate response, 1-6 months recovery
Evidence Needed:
Ransom notes, system logs, backup records
Phishing / Vishing / Smishing
Investigate phishing attacks, recover compromised accounts, and pursue perpetrators.
Professionals Involved:
Cybersecurity experts, lawyers, digital forensics
Timeline:
1-4 months
Evidence Needed:
Phishing emails/messages, compromised account logs
Tech Support Scams / Remote Access Fraud
Investigate tech support scams, recover funds, and secure compromised systems.
Professionals Involved:
Cybersecurity experts, investigators, lawyers
Timeline:
2-5 months
Evidence Needed:
Remote access logs, payment records, call recordings
Darknet Theft / Illicit Funds Tracing
Trace funds through darknet markets and cryptocurrency mixers.
Professionals Involved:
Blockchain analysts, cybersecurity experts, law enforcement liaisons
Timeline:
3-12 months
Evidence Needed:
Wallet addresses, transaction records, marketplace evidence
🎯 Other Common Scams
Lottery / Prize / Sweepstakes Scams
Investigate fake lottery and prize scams, recover advance fees paid.
Employment / Recruitment Fraud
Investigate fake job offers, recover fees paid to fraudulent recruiters.
Charity / Disaster Relief Scams
Investigate fake charities and disaster relief scams.
Online Marketplace & Classified Ads Scams
Recover funds from fake sellers and marketplace fraud.
Advance Fee / Recovery Fraud
Investigate fraudulent "we can get your money back" schemes.
Money Mule / Laundering Coordination & Tracing
Trace money laundering networks and pursue recovery.
Insurance Fraud (Claims Manipulation)
Investigate fraudulent insurance claims and pursue perpetrators.
Counterfeit Goods / Product Scams
Investigate counterfeit product sales and pursue legal action.
Elder Fraud / Senior Scams
Specialized handling of elder fraud cases with sensitivity and urgency.
Scholarship / Education Scams
Investigate fake scholarship and education programs.
Trademark / IP & Counterfeit Registration Fraud
Protect intellectual property and pursue counterfeiters.
Cross-Border Fraud / International Scam Recovery
Coordinate international recovery efforts across jurisdictions.
Human Trafficking / Trafficking-Related Financial Tracing
Ethical and legal financial tracing related to trafficking cases.
Custom Investigations & Cyber Incident Response
Bespoke fraud investigations and incident response for unique cases.