Recovery guides

Long-form playbooks written and reviewed by working blockchain forensics analysts, recovery lawyers, and fraud researchers.

Crypto Recovery

How to Trace Stolen Bitcoin: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

From your first transaction hash to a court-ready forensics report — exactly how Bitcoin tracing works in 2025, what you can do yourself, and when to bring in a professional.

By Marcus Helder · 14 min read
Investment Scams

What To Do If You Got Scammed On Telegram: The First 72 Hours

Telegram is now the single biggest distribution channel for crypto investment scams. Here's exactly what to do in the first three days after realizing you were scammed.

By Elena Volkov · 11 min read
Investment Scams

The Complete Guide to Recognizing Pig Butchering Scams

Pig butchering is now the most lucrative consumer fraud in the world. Understand the playbook, the warning signs, and how the industry operates from inside.

By Elena Volkov · 16 min read
Phishing & Wallet Drains

Defending Against MetaMask Wallet Drainers in 2025

Drainer-as-a-service has industrialized wallet theft. Here's how the modern drainer industry works and the practical settings that actually defend against it.

By Tomasz Bauer · 13 min read
Legal & Reporting

How Civil Recovery of Stolen Crypto Actually Works

A grounded look at what civil recovery proceedings achieve, what they cost, what they take, and when they're worth pursuing — written for victims, not lawyers.

By Priya Natarajan · 12 min read
Prevention Tips

The Wallet Hygiene Checklist for 2025

A no-nonsense annual checklist for keeping your crypto wallets organized, defensible, and recoverable — covering seed storage, multisig, approvals, and operational discipline.

By Ahmed Rashid · 10 min read