Case Study: Reconstructing a Withdrawal-Block Scheme

The pattern

A withdrawal-block scheme lets a user deposit and even withdraw small amounts at first. Once balances grow, withdrawals are denied unless the user pays a tax, verification, or release fee. That fee is not a real requirement — it is an additional layer of the fraud.

What we document

• The timeline of deposits and the point at which withdrawals were blocked
• The exact fee demands and how they were communicated
• The on-chain destination of both the deposits and any fees paid

Guidance we give every client

Do not pay the fee. Preserve the evidence. The sooner the flow is documented, the stronger the basis for escalation. Our role is rigorous investigation and honest counsel, not guarantees. Start a confidential case.