What to do if crypto stolen?

How quickly should you respond to an incident? Reaction speed is the most crucial factor in such situations!

Let’s go through a specific action plan:

1. Report the incident

Immediately after the incident, submit a request through our Telegram bot or website. Provide details on what happened, wallet addresses, transaction data, and attach transaction screenshots, any correspondence with the scammer, and other evidence. This will help us quickly assess the situation and suggest a course of action.

Report the incident

2. Markup the scammer’s addresses in analytics systems

This will help alert exchanges, swap services, and other platforms that these addresses are linked to illegal activity. If a scammer attempts to deposit stolen funds, the exchange or service will detect the flagged address, freeze the assets, and prevent withdrawals.

To request markup — report an incident

3. Locate stolen assets

• If the assets are on an exchange: We send requests directly to exchanges to freeze the funds, leveraging our contacts with their representatives for rapid processing. This service is free and significantly increases the chances of recovering your assets. Important: Act quickly to prevent the attacker from withdrawing the funds.
• If the funds are in a cold wallet: Wallet tracking is implemented to monitor the stolen funds. You will receive notifications when funds are moved. It’s crucial to respond promptly to seize the opportunity to block and recover the funds when they move into a traceable or recoverable zone.
• If the assets have been moved to DEX, swap services, or bridges: A deep analysis is required:
  • Identify which assets were obtained after swaps or transfers.
  • Trace the transaction paths through smart contracts, liquidity pools, and bridges.
  • Set up wallet tracking to monitor further fund movements.

4. Order an analytical report

An analytical report is generated after a thorough blockchain investigation. It provides a detailed breakdown of the fund flow, key addresses involved in transactions, and potential points for identifying the perpetrators. This report can assist law enforcement in making swift and informed decisions to facilitate fund recovery.

Learn more about the analytical report here.

5. Contact the police

Bring the prepared set of documents with you:

• Analytical report on the incident.
• Police report.
• Request to cryptocurrency exchange.