By late 2021, the internet was full of “guaranteed crypto recovery” ads.
Unfortunately, most of them were scams — targeting people who were already victims once.
Here’s how to stay safe.
1. No real investigator can guarantee recovery
Guarantees are a red flag.
All serious analysts explain limitations, timelines, and evidence requirements before beginning.
2. Recovery requires evidence — not magic tools
Fake companies claim they can “hack” wallets or reverse blockchain transactions.
This is impossible.
Real investigations rely on:
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blockchain tracing
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exchange reporting
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connected-wallet analysis
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timeline reconstruction
3. You should have direct contact with a case handler
Any team you work with should:
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identify themselves clearly
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explain what they do
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provide structured updates
Silence or vague responses = danger.
4. Reporting to the right platforms matters
Exchanges and online service providers often respond to:
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blockchain evidence
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fraud reports
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legal documentation
But only when the evidence is properly structured.
5. Transparency is everything
A genuine investigation service will tell you exactly:
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what they see
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what is possible
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what is not possible
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and why
This is the difference between help and exploitation.