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Helping people recover from crypto fraud since 2013

We are a team of investigators, analysts and lawyers who trace stolen cryptocurrency, document the evidence and pursue recovery with exchanges and the proper authorities.

  • Since 2013More than a decade tracing crypto fraud for individual clients.
  • One joined-up teamInvestigators, analysts and lawyers working on every case together.
  • Free, confidential reviewTell us what happened and get an honest assessment.
The whole Fraud Counsel team
2013
FoundedThe Fraud Counsel team
Our history

A small team that grew into a full recovery practice

We began as a handful of investigators and lawyers tracing Bitcoin theft for individual clients. As crypto fraud changed, so did we.

  1. 2013

    Founded

    We open our doors and take our first Bitcoin theft cases.

  2. 2017

    Token and ICO fraud

    As token sales boom, we start tracing fraud across new coins and platforms.

  3. 2020

    Cross-chain tracing

    We follow funds through bridges, swaps and mixers across blockchains.

  4. Today

    Legal and forensic support

    Investigators, analysts and lawyers work together, from first trace to legal action.

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How we recover funds

Four routes to getting money back

There is no single trick. We trace where your money went, then choose the route the facts support, often more than one at once.

  • Route 1Freeze

    If stolen coins reach a regulated exchange, a well-documented request can lead to the account being frozen.

    Works whenThe funds reached an exchange that follows compliance rules.
  • Route 2Issuer

    Stablecoin issuers can sometimes freeze tokens at an address when presented with clear evidence.

    Works whenThe stolen funds are in a stablecoin the issuer can control.
  • Route 3Court

    Demand letters and court orders can compel parties to hold or return assets when the law allows it.

    Works whenThe people or companies involved can be identified and reached.
  • Route 4Bank

    If you paid by card or bank transfer, a prompt dispute or recall request may reverse the payment.

    Works whenMoney moved through a bank or card and the time limit has not passed.

Which route applies depends on where the funds went and how quickly you act.

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Recovery is never guaranteed. Outcomes depend on the facts of each case, how quickly it is reported and where the funds went.

Evidence first

Every request is backed by a report that holds up

Exchanges, banks and courts act on documents, not stories. We build one clear file and send it to the people who can act.

  • Exchange compliance teamsReceive the report with a freeze request.
  • Banks and card issuersReceive dispute and recall requests.
  • Law enforcementReceive a file they can act on.
  • Courts and counselRely on it for legal steps.
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Lost funds to a scam? Talk to us today.

Tell us what happened. A specialist will review your case and give you an honest assessment, free of charge.