🛡️ If you’ve become a victim of crypto fraud, don’t waste time!
It’s crucial to quickly collect evidence, document everything, and send a report to the right authorities. A well-prepared complaint can be the first step toward launching an investigation and possibly recovering the funds.
Here’s a practical action plan in case – knock on wood – this happens to you or someone close.
Where to report:
Depending on the situation:
- The crypto exchange (if the scammer operated through it)
- National police or cybercrime division
Financial regulator in your country (Poland – KNF (Komisja Nadzoru Finansowego), Germany – BaFin (Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht), Spain – CNMV (Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores)
- Payment system, if card/bank transfers were involved
- Prosecutor or court (in cases involving large amounts)
What to include in your report:
- Your full name and contact info
- Date and circumstances of the incident
- Amount lost
- Name of the project or platform
- Wallet addresses – yours and the recipient’s
- Blockchain transaction links
- Screenshots of chats, websites, profiles
- A brief summary of what happened
- Clear request: investigate, freeze assets, identify offender, recover funds
Useful phrases:
- “Was misled with the intent to steal funds…”
- “The transaction was made under deception/manipulation…”
- “The provided information turned out to be false…”
- “Actions may constitute fraud under Article ___ of the Penal Code”
- “The transactions are confirmed by records on the public blockchain…”
What to attach:
- Chats with the scammer (in messenger/email/social media)
- Screenshots of the website/ad
- Transfer data and wallet addresses
- Receipts, transaction confirmations
- Photos or links to scammer’s profiles (if available)
Conclusion:
⏳ The time it takes to recover stolen crypto varies and there are no guarantees.
The more structured and factual your report is – the higher the chance it’ll be taken seriously. Focus on logic, not emotion. Show the deception step by step and back it up with evidence.
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