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Historical accounts and research in publication order. Dates and times are the original stored publication values in America/New_York; case outcomes do not guarantee recovery.
Pig Butchering Scams: How They Work and What to Do
A look at the long-con investment scam behind a large share of crypto losses, and the right way to respond.
Read insight →June 22, 2026 · 5:25 pm EDT (America/New_York)Seven Red Flags of a Scam Crypto Broker
Most fraudulent trading platforms share the same warning signs. Learn to spot them before you deposit.
Read insight →June 22, 2026 · 5:25 pm EDT (America/New_York)How Blockchain Forensics Traces Stolen Cryptocurrency
Stolen crypto leaves a permanent trail. Here is how forensic analysts follow it from the victim wallet to the off-ramp.
Read insight →June 22, 2026 · 9:30 am EDT (America/New_York)Case Study: Tracing a Six-Figure Pig-Butchering Romance Scam
A client moved a six-figure sum into a fake trading platform run by someone she met online. Here is how we traced…
Read insight →June 16, 2026 · 11:10 am EDT (America/New_York)Case Study: When a Broker Demands a Tax Before Releasing Your Funds
An investor was asked for a 15% tax to withdraw tens of thousands in supposed profits. We traced the Bitcoin, identified the…
Read insight →June 9, 2026 · 10:00 am EDT (America/New_York)Case Study: A Single Signature That Drained a Wallet
A malicious token approval drained tens of thousands of dollars from a self-custody wallet in seconds. Here is what we traced, what…
Read insight →June 2, 2026 · 9:45 am EDT (America/New_York)Case Study: Mapping an Exit Scam Across Dozens of Victims
When a new exchange quietly stopped processing withdrawals, we mapped the operator cash-out pattern across dozens of victims and built a coordinated…
Read insight →May 27, 2026 · 12:20 pm EDT (America/New_York)Case Study: Recovering From a SIM-Swap That Emptied an Exchange Account
An attacker hijacked a phone number, reset SMS-based 2FA, and emptied an exchange account. A fast trace put one withdrawal back within…
Read insight →May 24, 2026 · 10:30 am EDT (America/New_York)Case Study: A Six-Figure Invoice Paid to the Wrong Wallet
A compromised email swapped a supplier payment address and a six-figure USDC payment went to a thief. Stablecoins, it turns out, have…
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Latest investment platform reports
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Fontis Livret — Investment platform report
Published December 30, 2025 · 3:24 am EST (America/New_York)
CryptoCISO case record for Fontis Livret. Submit information about this operation or another investment platform through cryptociso.com.
Read the case file →H. Taft Private Equity — Investment platform report
Published December 30, 2025 · 3:14 am EST (America/New_York)
CryptoCISO case record for H. Taft Private Equity. Submit information about this operation or another investment platform through cryptociso.com.
Read the case file →SMART FX LIVE – BOT — Investment platform report
Published December 30, 2025 · 2:52 am EST (America/New_York)
CryptoCISO case record for SMART FX LIVE – BOT. Submit information about this operation or another investment platform through cryptociso.com.
Read the case file →GLOBAL INVEST LTD — Investment platform report
Published December 30, 2025 · 2:31 am EST (America/New_York)
CryptoCISO case record for GLOBAL INVEST LTD. Submit information about this operation or another investment platform through cryptociso.com.
Read the case file →Culture of Real Virtuality — Investment platform report
Published December 30, 2025 · 2:12 am EST (America/New_York)
CryptoCISO case record for Culture of Real Virtuality. Submit information about this operation or another investment platform through cryptociso.com.
Read the case file →Investment Strategy Group 91 — Investment platform report
Published December 30, 2025 · 1:56 am EST (America/New_York)
CryptoCISO case record for Investment Strategy Group 91. Submit information about this operation or another investment platform through cryptociso.com.
Read the case file →Fnzeurope — Investment platform report
Published December 30, 2025 · 1:19 am EST (America/New_York)
CryptoCISO case record for Fnzeurope. Submit information about this operation or another investment platform through cryptociso.com.
Read the case file →Avasunion — Investment platform report
Published December 30, 2025 · 12:28 am EST (America/New_York)
CryptoCISO case record for Avasunion. Submit information about this operation or another investment platform through cryptociso.com.
Read the case file →Graydoge — Investment platform report
Published December 30, 2025 · 12:26 am EST (America/New_York)
CryptoCISO case record for Graydoge. Submit information about this operation or another investment platform through cryptociso.com.
Read the case file →ceo.ardy \ @haleemlifts — Investment platform report
Published December 30, 2025 · 12:03 am EST (America/New_York)
CryptoCISO case record for ceo.ardy \ @haleemlifts. Submit information about this operation or another investment platform through cryptociso.com.
Read the case file →CRONOS ARES PARTNERS SRL — Investment platform report
Published December 29, 2025 · 11:51 pm EST (America/New_York)
CryptoCISO case record for CRONOS ARES PARTNERS SRL. Submit information about this operation or another investment platform through cryptociso.com.
Read the case file →Trevista Invest — Investment platform report
Published December 29, 2025 · 11:25 pm EST (America/New_York)
CryptoCISO case record for Trevista Invest. Submit information about this operation or another investment platform through cryptociso.com.
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